If your concerns are not met, joining a support group or counseling with a psychiatrist or certified sex therapist can help break through some of the roadblocks. As a person with a new disability adjusts to a new physical reality, it may be difficult to change self-perceptions to accommodate the injury in a positive way. There are pamphlets, books and videos that address the concepts of body image and sexuality. You may find these books, in conjunction with candid conversations regarding sex, self-image and your body, to be helpful as you search for different ways to express sexual feelings. Remember that everyone has the potential for sexual growth.
Sexual pleasure adds to the quality of life for everybody, including people with disabilities.
It's simply another part of the rehabilitation process. It may not be perfect the first, or even the second time, but with a loving partner and supportive health care, there is every reason to assume that sex will continue to be an important part of your life together. Further Reading Bieluniss P. New horizons in sexuality after a spinal cord injury.