Netflix’s ‘Special’ Proves the Power of Shows Leaving Their Hooks Behind: Variety
As Ryan O’Connell often tells it, the first season of “Special” was a tough sell. Based on his own experiences as a gay man with cerebral palsy, “getting the…
Season 2 of ‘Special’ made to be ‘gayer and gimpier’: The Guardian
We’ve been waiting for the second season of Special, and it did not disappoint! An excerpt on the Ryan Hayes’ continued journey in the Guardian reads:
“Upgra…
UK Court Rules Support Staff May Assist People to Hire Sex Workers
A court in the UK recently ruled that a support worker who provides a client with significant assistance to find and hire a sex worker would not be breaking …
Big Mouth – An Animated Series That Mixes Sex Education With Smart Comedy
A couple of years back, Netflix scored a huge hit with their UK series Sex Education – starring Gillian Anderson as a high school sex educator, and Asa Butte…
Willow Clinic Now Offers Two New Kinds of Contraception
Willow Clinic is a great sexual health clinic located at 750 West Broadway in Vancouver. They’ve just started offering two new kinds of contraception.
Contra…
A Sexy New Set of E-Cards That Represents Disability!
The folks over at Handi are developing a range of sex toys specifically for folks with disabilities. One of their recent fundraising efforts is smart, funny,…
NPR Investigation Into Sexual Abuse – Text and Audio Formats
In 2018, National Public Radio in the USA released their bombshell series about the sexual abuse of people with cognitive disabilities in that country. One s…
Better Sexual Health Education for People With Cognitive Disabilities in New York
Project SHINE is a new educational initiative launched to address inequities in the sexual health of youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities A…
BBC Story on Cognitive Disability and Sexual Identity
LGBTQIA2S++ people with cognitive disabilities have often faced barriers when it comes to their identity – but some are now using their negative experiences …
Andrew Gurza on Going Without Sex For a Year During COVID
Writer and disability activist Andrew Gurza realized last week that because of COVID, its’ been a year since he’s had sex. In this article, he talks about wh…
Teen Vogue Article on the Importance of Sex Education for Students With Disabilities
Teen Vogue has been doing some great politically & socially focused journalism lately. This story covers the importance of Sex Education, and why it’s es…
NBC News Story on Drag Syndrome
NBC News covers a brand-new drag troupe out of London UK where all the performers have Down Syndrome.
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Gucci Campaign Features Model With Down Syndrome
A recent Gucci beauty campaign, starring model Ellie Goldstein, who has Down’s syndrome, was a smash hit. But campaigners say they are still facing an uphi…
Netflix Series – Love on the Spectrum
Netflix has launched a new reality TV series following a number of Australians on the autism spectrum as they navigate dating and love.
It will be interestin…
BC Health Authority Advisory on COVID and Sex
With COVID going on, many people are curious about how to have safer sex. The BC Center for Disease Control is our province’s official voice on preventing th…
I Overcame Domestic Violence Despite My Disability
It’s a hard fact that folks with disabilities are more likely to experience abuse. COVID and social distancing has made domestic abuse an immediate issue to …
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