JJ segment | FND & Intimacy

This episode contains sexual references trigger warning there are sexual issues here and should be listened to persons aged 18 and over.On this episode we talk about Sex and FND and the possibility of starting a family with FND.  We hold nothing back. Sexuality and sensuality is still a very big part of life and people with FND are still living it. So let’s open up that discussion Follow Jess on Instagram @ functionallyjess LINKS TO EXPLORESECCA supports people with disability to learn about relationships, sexuality and sexual health. They enrich the lives of people with disabilities through education and therapeutic support, in relation to sexuality and relationships.https://www.secca.org.au/ Sexuality and Disability website for women. It is constructed as a bunch of questions a woman with a disability might have – about her body, about the mechanics and dynamics of having sex, about the complexities of being in an intimate relationship or having children, about unvoiced fears or experiences of encountering abuse in some form. check this website out:https://sexualityanddisability.org/Tackling the stigma on Disability and Stigma  https://youtu.be/PfojtRdupoQ Food for thought  Australian ABC NEWS everyday  article  about relationships and disabilities https://www.abc.net.au/everyday/the-realities-of-relationships-with-disability/11092730Physical Disability and Sexualityhttps://www.fpv.org.au/for-you/people-with-a-disability/physical-disability-and-sexualityEmilys story of dating and FND check it out https://www.urevolution.com/dating-with-functional-neurological-disorder/Dating and Sexuality explained with Disabilityhttps://youtu.be/MfYSpuKq_-8Sex and the disabled  from the disabled worldhttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/sexuality/ An overview of information of sex and disabilityhttps://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/servicesandsupport/disability-and-sexualityRelationships and Sex links herehttps://www.brainandspine.org.uk/information-and-support/living-with-a-neurological-problem/relationships-and-sex/ HELPFUL RESOURCES:A website all things Functional neurological Disorder written by Professor Jon Stone who is the leading FND researcher and Consultant Neurologist in Edinburgh, Scotland.www.neurosymptoms.orgYoutube video: What is Functional Neurological Condition By Dr. Phil Parker. A great thorough explanation of FND and the updates of FND.FND ORGANISATIONS:FND AUSTRALIA SUPPORT SERVICES INC: A wonderful resource for people in Australia with FND: from reasearch into FND, finding medical specialists and services and just information about FND. Solely dedicated to all things FND and helping those with FND in Australia.https://fndaus.org.au/FND Action: FND Action is a patient-led charity who offer a caring and supporting hand to people living with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) in the UK. FND Action provide support to those diagnosed and their caregivers by hosting online support groups, an informative website and actively advocating for the cause.https://www.fndaction.org.uk/FND Dimensions aims to develop a network of ‘peer support groups’ across the UK either in face to face meetings or online via methods such as Skype. By bringing people together on a regular basis, this helps alleviate the isolation that many FND patients feel. It also gives  opportunity  for others to open up dialog and to talk to others in a similar position about the day to day challenges, issues or concerns with one another.http://fnddimensions.org/A really helpful article and explanation of what FND is: 'https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1367576277956370432.html?fbclid=IwAR1GZpXe7IgC9qVlIr7ygA9RslPy6nxhQIumdUw9XMu2fs8MsMf8SwYZeVQif you are interested in FND Merchandise to support FND Australia support services by Friends of FNDhttps://imprintmerch.com.au/collections/lets-have-the-chat