Limited ROM
Barriers:
Barriers:
- May not be able to get into or maintain typical positions
- May not be able to participate in masturbation or manual stimulation of a partner
- Some positions may result in impingement
- Difficulty getting undressed
Strategies:
Strategies:
- Experiment with different positions that are comfortable for both partners
- Try taking a warm shower with your partner before sex. This can help warm up and increase ROM in the affected area.
- Keep an open line of communication with your partner, especially when experimenting with new positions.
- Use adaptive equipment or adaptive sex toys to increase sexual participation and pleasure
- Look at these websites for ideas on equipment to facilitate sexual activity:
- Condom application aide: https://wingmancondoms.com/
- Adaptive sex toys: https://www.sportsheets.com/collections/disability
- Positioning wedges: https://www.especialneeds.com/shop/special-needs-seating-positioning/positioning-aids/positioning-therapy-wedges.html
- Additional information: http://atwiki.assistivetech.net/index.php/Sexual_Positioning_Devices