People with disabilities represent one of the largest minority populations in the United States, yet their sexual health and intimate lives are often overlooked. Millions more people are navigating other types of mental and physical health conditions that can significantly impact their romantic and sexual lives. Our research gives much-needed attention to understanding and improving the intimate lives and sexual wellbeing of people with a wide range of disabilities and other health conditions.
Disability
What we study
- Visual impairment and condom use
- Intimate relationships and chronic condition management
- Disability and sexual violence risk
- Novel treatments for gut-brain disorders
Disability and Sexual Health Initiative
The Kinsey Institute's Disability and Sexual Health Initiative focuses on under-researched populations with disabilities. The initiative is an interdisciplinary partnership between the Kinsey Institute and the IU Bloomington School of Public Health.
