Sexuality, friendship and relationships for people with learning disabilities

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If you have a learning disability, or you know someone who does, we can help you find the right advice and support about sexuality and relationships. 

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We know this can sometimes be an awkward thing to talk about.

But people with a learning disability have the same rights as anyone else to express their sexuality and have personal and sexual relationships if they want to.  

Easy Read information

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Can people with a learning disability have a relationship?

We dream of a world where people with a learning disability have the same opportunities in life as everyone else and in this video Ismail tells us why everyone has the right to a loving relationship.

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What is a relationship?

In this heart-warming video, you'll get to meet and hear from six different couples talking about their relationships.

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Where to get support

You can always phone or email our Learning Disability Helpline for more guidance and information.

There is also our online community where parents and family carers of people with a learning disability share their own experiences, offering advice and support.