Sex care in the Netherlands is becoming more socially accepted. Here is how sex care organizations in Holland are helping the disabled find intimacy. Sexuality is generally associated with youth and good health. The fact that they are unable to perform circus-like antics in bed does not mean that they have no need for sex or intimacy.
There are several studies that indicate that the experience of sexuality and intimacy contributes to an increased standard of living. Intimate touches are equally important to everyone β young, old, sick, or healthy and can be defined as basic life needs.
What does this mean for chronically ill people and people with a physical disability or a psychiatric disorder who do not get the chance to experience sexuality the way able-bodied people do?
Here in the Netherlands, professionals in healthcare, such as nurses, therapists, social workers and psychologists, treat and care for clients on the basis of different areas of life. Nevertheless, sexuality is often not part of the treatment.
More than one million people with a disability live in the Netherlands, according to figures from the statistics arm of the Dutch government. The disabilities can be physical, mental or psychological and a lot is being done to help this group of people enjoy sexual relations just like their able-bodied counterparts. Sex care is sexual service for people with severe physical or mental disabilities. It is often done by professionals with a background in health care. This type of care is focused on intimacy, physical touch and sexual satisfaction for disabled clients.
