5 Science Books We Love This Week

Non-fiction reading recommendations from critics, editors, and fellow members

Updated August 8, 2025

1. THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO SEX AND DISABILITY

I’ve been wanting to read this book ever since I first saw it for sale on a website I was already buying from and I couldn’t resist getting it. I found it to be a very interesting read and since it is extremely well written and laid out, it was also an easy read.

THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO SEX AND DISABILITY — FOR ALL OF US WHO LIVE WITH DISABILITIES, CHRONIC PAIN, AND ILLNESS

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Potentially tricky subjects are dealt with tact and sensitivity and the book offers very frank and practical advice.

The chapter headings are:

• Myths About Disability and Sex;

• Desire and Self-Esteem;

• Sexual Anatomy and Sexual Response;

• Communication;

• Sex with Ourselves;

• Sex with Others;

• Oral Sex;

• Penetration and Positioning;

• Sex Toys, Books, and Videos;

• Yoga and Tantric Sex;

• S/M; Sexual Health;

• Sexual Violence and Sexuality;

• Resources; and a

• Glossary of Gender and Sex-related Terms

There is a huge amount of information packed into this book. Parts of the book are written for disabled people who are discovering their sexuality, but I would say that it could help most disabled people because of all the personal reassessment that comes along with developing a chronic illness or disability.

For teenagers and young adults making their first forays into the world of sexuality while disabled, this book should be a must!

The only issue I had with this book was that in covering what seemed like every possible aspect, there wasn’t that much room left for detailed suggestions. However, the in-depth resource section is great and offers sources for more in-depth information on most of the subjects covered. It includes other resources in print and websites, as well as organizations.

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