Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Sex + DD

Here's the problem when you start talking about DD: A lot of people look at adults with DD and treat them like children. In their minds, an adult with developmental disability isn't really an adult.

Here's the problem when you start talking about sex and DD: The people mentioned above totally freak out.

Don't get me wrong, there are plenty of people who are very matter-of-fact about the topic. Plenty of people who recognize that pretty much everybody who has genitals wants to take them out for a spin every now and again.

By the way, did you know that we have evidence of fetuses masturbating? Bottom line, folks, you're playing with your junk before you're even born.

When I set out to do a sex ed class, I ventured into this controversy of perception of people with DD, issues of informed consent, and issues of liability. And here, I thought it was just a matter of blowing up condoms and talking about fertilizing eggs.

Enter: The Policy.

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