Is it possible to be sexually active after a spinal cord injury?
A spinal cord injury (SCI) affects many areas of your life. You may have to make some changes in how you are sexually active, but you can still have a fulfilling sex life. Many people define themselves, at least in part, by their sexuality. Some people believe that sexual intimacy (closeness) means the same thing as the physical act of intercourse. Believing this and being afraid that your partner will not want you anymore can make you feel depressed. This can decrease your libido (the feeling of wanting sex and intimacy). Intimacy is different than intercourse, but both are needed for a good relationship with a partner. What is the normal sexual anatomy of a woman? • A woman has a uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries, a urethra (u-REE-thrah), a vagina, and a clitoris. The uterus is the pear-shaped organ where a baby grows before birth. Each month the lining of the uterus fills with blood. This will help support a baby if you become pregnant. An egg is released from an ovary and travels th
