A quick and easy guide to sex and disability was an interesting and informative read about the said topic which is often ignored .

Andrews has been fairly inclusive about adding all types of physical disabilities and how to be more helpful.

I thank NetGalley for granting me an opportunity to read abd review this e-ARC.

Everybody can benefit from reading this. Disable folks remain less likely to receive adequate sex education. And yes, disabled persons do and can still have a sex life

This book is exactly what the title says! The art goes great with the text and shows just enough. These 'Quick Guides' are important for everyone to read, and this one focuses on the importance of communicating with your partner and finding out what works for you.

Written in clear easy to understand language with simple illustrations A Quick & Easy Guide to Sex & Disability is a great addition to any sex education program. It is of an adult nature, candid and unflinching, but in no way crude or offensive.

I was very impressed with this book. It's almost like an extended version of a pamphlet you might find distributed by your local health and human service agencies (You know, on the table they have with various handouts on sex-education, reproductive health, etc.).

There is an assumption of basic "birds and bees" sexual knowledge... This can not serve as a first or only introduction to sex. It addresses such subjects as open communication between partners, consensual touching, feelings of awkwardness, and safe sexual practices while also paying attention to the emotional aspects of a physical relationship. It stresses the importance of acceptance and individual differences in all types of shapes and sizes.

Contains no images of graphic nudity. There is a brief section with basic illustrations of sex toys and protective devices.

I think that this might be an excellent way of easing some of the awkwardness of "the sex talk" with a handicapped teen of appropriate age and maturity. Also as a way of approaching the subject between adults.

***Thanks to NetGalley for providing me with a free digital copy of this title in exchange for an honest review.

Entry Number Three in the Quick and Easy Guides series from Oni Press/Limerence focuses on sex and disability. Unlike the previous two books, They/Them Pronouns and Queer and Trans Identities, this book seems more targeted toward disabled readers rather than an informative guide for abled readers. Topics include defining disability, consent, rejection, modifications for various disabilities and, largely, communication.

Readers should be aware that the book focuses mostly on physical disability and while the author describes ways to make sex easier and more pleasurable for different bodies, it's nearly impossible to give enough specifics to be a truly How-To style book. For example, Andrews discusses how props like wedges can be useful for attaining good positioning or how to communicate with partners about areas without sensation, but different bodies will need different types of props and will experience different ranges of sensation. Bodies have different combinations of physical attributes that need different accommodations. What works for one body will probably not work for another. (This is common in all bodies!) The only issue here is that since the book is a Quick and Easy guide, a lot of time is spent on the most important aspects - communication and emotions - readers seeking specific ways to accommodate their body or that of a partner will be a little disappointed. The hardest part is talking, and I think Andrews did a good job with that. After all, open communication with partners, doctors, caregivers... it's a lot! It is definitely useful for abled partners to read about the communication barriers and need for ongoing communication prior to, during, and after sexual interaction, but don't go into the book expecting lessons on how to pleasure a disabled partner's body. For that, you'll have to ask. Again, that's the most important part.

Unlike the first two books, the panels and illustrations are larger and text boxes have less detail. I would have preferred something more in the style of the first, but my disabilities aren't physical in the first place (other than sensory issues), so I'm not sure I'm the best judge of how this book serves readers.

In all, these books are relatively inexpensive and, in addition to individual readers, I still encourage libraries and caregivers' offices to purchase the series. Hopefully, just seeing physical proof that the sexual desires of disabled people are important enough to warrant a book will help shift perceptions and improve communication. All readers deserve to see themselves and to know that their pleasure is important and I'm glad this book is in the world.



I received a digital copy of this book for review.

I received a complimentary review copy of #AQuickEasyGuidetoSexDisability from #NetGalley

I have mixed feelings about this book - about 1/3 of this book is specific to disability and very useful, but that part doesn't even start until 2/3 of the way through the book, and the rest of the book covers general topics which are important (communication, self-care, etc.) but can easily be learned about via tons of other sources. I would have liked the book a lot better if the whole thing was disability-specific (also for partners), with the more common/generic information maybe presented in a condensed format at the end of the book, in a reference or "general info" section. It's also a small pet peeve of mine but I really didn't like that there was so much content dedicated to basically disparaging clinical wording - I personally think those kinds of things are what MAKES clinical terminology have negative connotations to some people, so it just perpetuates the cycle.

The information that directly pertains to disability (primarily physical accessibility) is all really helpful and covers a lot of practical suggestions regarding logistics, positioning, supplies, etc. so that everyone involved can have a good time, but due to the concerns I listed above, I would recommend looking for another source for this kind of information.

Already a fan of the other Quick & Easy Guides I’ve read and also A. Andrew’s comics in general, I was primed for liking A Quick & Easy Guide to Sex & Disibility… And I did! Like the other books in this series, this one is written for a targeted audience, but is also presented in a way that is accessible and a good entry point for anyone.

A. Andrews writes about sex and disability and some of the unique situations around it, but, really, much of the advice is to communicate, have fun, and not be an insensitive jerk. Good advice for everyone!

I highly recommend this book to anyone who is disabled and feeling anxious about a new partner, who may be looking for the right words to have a discussion, someone who is currently seeing someone who is disabled, and really everyone else.

(P.S. Andrews does a great job balancing both the light aspects and the more heavy topics, and even though this book is about sex, the artwork is not explicit.)

I have read another book by this author called 'A Quick and Easy Guide to Queer and Trans Identities' and I loved it ever so, which it why I was so eager to read this one too.

This graphic novel was absolutely wonderful! I have nothing but good things to say about it! It is an educational tool, personal empowerment tool, light-hearted, informative graphic novel that has wonderful illustrations, good humour and above all respect for the topic of sex and disability. I finished this book with greater feelings of confidence in myself despite not suffering a disability. I definitely believe this book and the other one should be used within high schools and further education. Books like this are a clear example of how powerful literature can be and it should be appreciated and utilised greater than it currently is. This book is for everybody. Old and young, able bodied and those with a disability, male and female, sexually experienced or not. It shrinks the taboo and is a fantastic little book.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with a copy of this book to read and give my own, honest opinion.

Thanks to Netgalley for providing this e-arc!

This was a nice graphic novel. Most of the information I already previously knew, due to my somewhat lack of clouded discrimination towards people with disabilities. Something that also didn't hit right for me was the humor in this book. It might be my pacing of reading but nonetheless some jokes could've worked better in different structural techniques. I definitely recommend other people to pick this up!

I requested and received an e-ARC of this book from NetGalley and Oni Press in exchange for an honest review.

This is a great way to begin a conversation about sex and preferences whether you are disabled or able bodied. I like that the author talks about props and how that might be useful for positioning, how important lubricants are, that consent is always a must, and that intimacy does not always include sex.

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This was pretty much exactly what it said on the tin. A very insightful look at an own-voices perspective on sex and disability. It's the kind of thing everyone should have a quick read through, if only to enlighten them in an area they may not be familiar with. I loved the illustrations and the fact that the author made it such a chilled out and FUN yet educational read, which can be hard to find on topics such as this.

A. Andrews's A Quick & Easy Guide to Sex & Disability is a really informative little book! The art style is lovely and it really is a quick & easy little pocket guide.

This book is a light and funny vessel for a very serious message. While I don't personally love the format, I think it is such an important message that may reach other populations due to the formatting. It is a quick and easy read with quality illustrations.

I received a complimentary copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

A Quick & Easy Guide to Sex & Disability is an excellent primer on navigating sex while disabled or with a disabled partner. It's also a great guide to exploring sex in general and has information that would benefit people who are abled and having sex with abled people. The language is accessible and pretty inclusive (exception being the use of "opposite gender" in one graphic breaking down attraction). The art is bold and bright, and I liked that there were different races, genders/gender expressions and pairings of genders, body types and sizes, etc. included.

I'm always open to learning to understand people and their needs. This book is great, it is "Quick & Easy" so there is not that much info in it, but there is the essential I believe. Education is always important ! I think it helps you not being shy about talking about love, sex and your needs and desires. Very great for people who are sometimes already shy about talking about their disability in general. I also love that it includes different bod types and disabilities.

Thank you so much for this quick guide. Sex is an uncomfortable topic for some and more so when you add disability to the discussion as well. This guide covers communication, protection, aftercare, tools for ease of positioning and pleasure. Humans are sexual beings no matter the ability level and this book makes one comfortable talking about it. Thank you, I hope to put some of the tools into practice.

This was a really interesting read. It was very informative too. Everyone should read this book for sure! I liked the characters, the lessons, and the art style. Highly recommend read.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing this book in exchange for an honest review.
This is a good quick book to read for anyone, not just people with disabilities. I think it would be more useful to teens as it helps reinforce that everyone is capable of having sex. I like that this book mentions that communication is the most important part. And that sex can be whatever the couple chooses and the definition may change for them, which is totally fine.

Thank you to the publishers, via NetGalley, for allowing me the opportunity to read and review, "A Quick & Easy Guide to Sex & Disability by A. Andrews." Thoughts and opinions are solely my own.

I am coming to love and appreciate the A Quick & Easy Guide series. This is the second book I have read, the first being, A Quick & Easy Guide to Queer & trans Identities by Mady G and JR Zuckerberg.

Being someone who is disabled, and often mis-abled by society (yay to the world of chronic, invisible disabilities), I took an interest in this guide. And I got to say, I was pleasantly captivated.

Props to A. Andrews who is disabled themselves, for shedding some light on many misinformed thought processes not just by able bodied people in society, but by even our own disabled selves.

Andrews does an amazing job with disability inclusiveness, (not just the physical, but also intellectual, and even chronic/invisible) and the facts, and fears, we all face when it comes to sex and intimacy. While it doesn't cover absolutely everything, it covers enough to get those conversations started with yourself, and your partner.

Factual, insightful, and educational. With some small bits of humour thrown in.

THANK YOU for creating this guide. I will recommend this to everyone!

This is a #WeNeedDiverseBooks win! What a life-affirming gift this book could be to the differently-abled among us. A must have for all public library collections.