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The Last Leg Episode 2- Is It OK For Disabled People To Have ‘Basic Human Urges’ Satisfied?

February 2, 2013

Last night, readers, the team on The Last Leg were discussing a disability issue, I’m pleased to say.

It was one on which my opinion has changed over time. You see, I’ve been disabled since birth. I grew up in the 90s and at the time, there was very little recognition that the answer to the question above is a loud and clear Yes!

The question above was raised because the team received a Tweet asking it as part of their ever-popular hashtag, #isitok.

The discussion on this topic started about 8 minutes in. As a result of this question, The Sessions was also mentioned.

They were also discussing ‘enablers,’ people who help disabled couples to erm, enjoy the physical side of their relationship.

Adam Hills also mentioned that he has read that people with CP who normally have no speech can talk for a few minutes after sex! Hmmm, readers, what do you think of that? The thought made me smile as I know several people with CP who have no speech!

The team ran a poll on the topic, revealing at the end of the show that 70% of people agree with my opinion on it. #isitok for me to be thrilled about that?

For anyone who missed the show, or just wants to watch that part again, it will be on 4od for a month.

Comments, as always, very welcome below.

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  1. Michael Gillan Peckitt's avatar
    February 2, 2013 3:37 pm

    I am in Japan, so I can’t watch the program, but yes of course disabled people have sexual urges that can be met. Really not sure what else to say other that, other than I really like your blog,

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