Full and clean is not enough

Sexuality of people with disabilities and old people is still a taboo topic that is negated. At the same time, sexual transgressions in care are commonplace. We address this paradox with a holistic concept. For this purpose, special workshops have been developed to raise awareness among nursing and care staff. In addition, the (peer-) training for sexual accompaniment/sexual assistance enables legal and professional sexual services for these target groups. There are still large gaps in knowledge and thus awareness of the topic among the public.

Although the WHO considers sexual health fundamental to all people’s well-being, the sexuality of the elderly and people with disabilities is taboo. This neglect has a negative impact on their health and wellbeing, as well as on their caregivers. Transgressions are common; sexual assault must be taken seriously in the care sector.

We offer workshops to raise awareness for nurses and care staff. In addition, the course for sexual accompaniment and assistance offers legal, professional sexual services for the elderly and people with disabilities.

We work with nurses and care staff to address past transgressions to achieve long-term awareness and exchange. It is also vital for employers to offer safe working conditions. Several modules of the sexual training course are developed and led by a sex worker.

The programme is ground-breaking through its work with these target groups and their caregivers. Raising awareness is also important for companies in the care sector; employers are responsible for providing sufficient care. The training course is unique in Austria; it offers new opportunities and ends the stigmatisation of sex work. Recognising the needs of the target groups also improves their physical and mental health.

Due to high demand, our workshops will also be offered in Burgenland and Lower Austria in 2021. They can also be extended to all care facilities in Austria. The training course in Vienna is accessible to sex workers from all provinces. In the future, the course can be offered in other federal states.

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