Ep107: Belonging, Intimacy, and Sexual Health with PWS
Successful and effective conversations on sexual health include discussions on intimacy, belonging, safety, friendships, consent, and so much more. These conversations may feel intimidating for parents and caregivers. We may not know how to begin, but evidence shows that these conversations are critical to helping keep our loved ones safe from sexual exploitation (especially our loved ones with Prader-Willi syndrome), while also helping them develop a framework for understanding and participating in healthy relationships with the level of intimacy they may desire. So how do we begin? PWSA | USA CEO, Stacy Ward, sat down with Patrice Carroll, LICSW, Director of PWS Services at Latham Centers, and Lynn Garrick, Medical and Research Coordinator at PWSA | USA to offer guidance on navigating the topic of sexual health, the importance of consent, not just as a receiver but as a listener, experiencing rejection and disappointment, the use of social media, how belonging is a part of overall health, and ultimately, how does this affect quality of life. Read Stacy's recent article on this subject at "Every Body": Sexual Health Belongs to Everyone - Prader-Willi Syndrome Association | USA Intro Music: https://www.bensound.com/ License certificate #2242442
