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Author: Sarah Earle, Maddie Blackburn, Lucy Watts MBE and Master of The Open University, AdversiTeam,‘Talking about… sex and relationships’ project team and friends and family
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Let's talk about sex, intimacy and relationships...

Updated Friday, 2 August 2019

... with a life-limiting or life-threatening condition or another disabling condition. Try our interactive video experience to explore the challenges around sex. It doesn't have to be embarrassing!

This page was published over 6 years ago. Please be aware that due to the passage of time, the information provided on this page may be out of date or otherwise inaccurate, and any views or opinions expressed may no longer be relevant. Some technical elements such as audio-visual and interactive media may no longer work. For more detail, see how we deal with older content.

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Interactive and videos produced in collaboration with Hospice UK and partially funded by Together for Short Lives Improving Transitions for Young People Fund and The Open University. Audiovisual content produced by Tilt. Design and technical input provided by Elucidat and the Open Media and Informal Learning Unit.

Guidance and reports

PDF document 2021 'Let's talk about sex: a love & relationships guide' by The Open University and Mencap. 908.9 KB

PDF document 2021 'Talking about Sex: Young people speak out'. 1.7 MB

PDF document 2020 'Talking about Sex: A booklet for young people with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions and their carers'. 2.9 MB

PDF document 2019 Guidance and Standards 'Talking about sex, sexuality and relationships: For those working with young people with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions'. 1.5 MB

 

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