The sexuality of people with Down syndrome is often overlooked. It is still common to believe that they are not interested in sex, and therefore it is unnecessary to talk to them about it. Yet people with Down syndrome have sexual and emotional needs and desires, and they often have the urge to be in a relationship. An appropriate education can enable your child to develop their sexuality in a healthy and satisfying manner.
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Jellyfish: exploring the sex life of a woman with Down's syndrome
Otto is an aspiring actor who has appeared in local stage versions of Macbeth and The Canterbury Tales. Lucy, 50, of Abingdon, Oxfordshire, is single and has never married but has four adopted sons — James, 25, Otto, 21, Titus, 14, and Raphael, seven. I always encourage him to go to nightclubs and other places where people pick up women. Otto said he persuaded his mum to help him find a partner after three years of knock-backs. His ideal woman is TV presenter Fearne Cotton. By Richard Smith. Get the biggest daily news stories by email Subscribe We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters.
Like most mothers Lucy Baxter wants her child to live a fully rounded life - including the experience of a physical relationship and even finding love. So she is appealing for women to come forward so Otto can 'enjoy the same experiences as other men his age'. Lucy Baxter is doing all she can to find a girlfriend for her son Otto, 21, so he can lose his virginity.
Her mother thinks her boyfriend Neil is grooming her, preying on her vulnerability. Kelly disagrees. She just wants a shag. Jellyfish was developed for the actor Sarah Gordy, who plays Kelly, and it shows. The story begins with Kelly, her mother Agnes and a dead crab.