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I want to research what happens when one partner is unable to perform sexually, but still has the desire. Example, one partner is paralyzed and has no feeling in their love region, but still has the desire to be intimate.

1). Do you know of any statistics on the longevity of those types of relationships? yes or no ( Example, one partner is paralyzed and has no feeling in their love region, but still has the desire to be intimate.)

2). In your opinion, should it matter to the person in the relationship if their partner was unable to be intimate?

3). In your opinion, how should that person in the relationship go about meeting their own needs if their partner is paralyzed and has no feeling in their love region, but still has the desire to be intimate?

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After an unexpected event, such as paralysis, partners are often faced with the dilemma of whether to come up with new creative ways for intimacy or take the high road. This solution will discuss the issue further.

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I want to research what happens when one partner is unable to perform sexually, but still has the desire. Example, one partner is paralyzed and has no feeling in their love region, but still has the desire to be intimate.

1). Do you know of any statistics on the longevity of those types of relationships? yes or no ( Example, one partner is paralyzed and has no feeling in their love region, but still has the desire to be intimate.) NO. However, the consensus is that it all depends on the individuals' sexual appetite, what they can agree on, how much they are willing to compromise, and other important factors such as religious backgrounds. In conclusion, the relationship can last if they are willing to try different things with ...

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