10.17 Sex Stuff You Didn't Already Know Flashcards
1
Q
erogenous zones
A
- brain still has pleasure centers
- can get neuroplasticity
- Can rewire pleasure centers of the brain to other areas where there’s still sensation
2
Q
male fertility
A
- still fertile
- Sperm don’t swim as well as before
3
Q
female fertility
A
no changes in fertility
4
Q
periods after SCI
A
- Typically have amenorrhea for some time after the injury
- Still have to deal with period bullshit
5
Q
periods and AD
A
cramps can trigger AD!
6
Q
best lube to use: why?
A
water based
- eventually goes away
- oil based has to be cleaned away
7
Q
sex and AD
A
- Sex can cause AD
- Some get AD right before orgasm
8
Q
birth control and SCI pts
A
- puts females at risk for blood clots
- SCI pts already at risk, so not good to be on it
