Sexuality in young people with neurogenic bladder dysfunction

Abstract

The sexual and reproductive health needs of young people with chronic illness and disability, including neurogenic bladder, have historically received little attention. This is consistent with widespread societal assumptions that adults with special health care needs are not sexually active or suppress their sexual needs, that they do not need sex education and that they are not subject to sexual abuse. These assumptions need challenging, consistent with the knowledge that, regardless of the presence of disability or chronic illness, essential elements of good sexual health are a positive and respectful approach to sexuality and sexual relationships, as well as the possibility of having plea..