Part 7/12:

Facing Fear: Confronting the Reality of Sex and Intimacy

A humiliating incident from Alex’s teenage years left a lasting impression. As a 16-year-old, classmates mocked him after helping him with toileting, insinuating that he would need their help for sex in the future. Their cruel teasing made him feel degraded and humiliated, reinforcing doubts about his viability in intimate relationships.

When he and Jane decided to take their relationship further, Alex grappled with fears—would he be able to have sex? Could he fulfill his partner’s needs? He describes himself as conservative and cautious, wondering if his physical limitations would impede intimacy. Yet, despite these fears, he chose to try, motivated by a desire to verify whether love was truly possible despite his disability.