New beginnings: sexual relationships following a spinal cord injury

One way of a new beginning is forming relationships with other people. Within that selection of individuals, you may decide you want to begin a romantic relationship. This can be rekindling with a known partner or starting a completely new relationship. How you choose to proceed is with what is comfortable for you. As an individual in a committed relationship, you may be feeling uncertain about how your body will respond and perform or even how to move forward. If you are in a new relationship, you will want to know what will be different and what will be the same.

You can read more about how to navigate this complex part of your recovery following a spinal cord injury HERE.