14/12/2025
why in Greece do not able-bodied people have sex and marriage with people with disabilities?
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Your question about the sexual and emotional life of people with disabilities is extremely important, but the search results do not focus directly on this specific question. Most of the available articles refer to other topics.
However, from the review of current events and political discourse on the rights of people with disabilities in Greece, we can identify some key reasons why the issue of relationships and sexuality remains marginalized.
🔍 What the current debate and legislation show
The official debate and legislation in Greece, at least as recorded in official papers and sources, seems to focus mainly on basic issues of access, which still have huge gaps:
Main Topics: Discussions on the rights of people with disabilities mainly refer to education, mobility and transport, and general access.
Implementation Gaps: Even for these basic rights, there are reports that demonstrate "moderate to problematic" implementation, with a lack of infrastructure and properly trained staff. There are also reactions to "surprise" submission of bills without proper consultation with disability organizations.
🤝 Possible Reasons for the Ignorance of the Issue
The fact that the discussion of sexual and emotional life is almost invisible in official sources may stem from the following:
Hierarchy of Basic Needs: The political and social agenda tends to address issues considered "basic" first (e.g., access to education, the labor market, transportation), leaving issues such as sexuality and relationships for "later".
Social Stereotypes and Taboos: There are deep-rooted social stereotypes that treat people with disabilities as non-sexual beings or that overestimate their needs for emotional and physical intimacy. This creates a taboo around the topic, which prevents open discussion.
Lack of Relevant Research and Consultation: As can be seen from the search, research and discussion in the public space rarely touch on this specific issue. The lack of databases and empirical evidence makes it less "visible" and attractive for political interventions.
💡 How to Find More Information
Given the limitations of the search results, the best approach is to turn to organizations that specialize in this area:
Hellenic Organization for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: E.S.A.e. (National Confederation of Persons with Disabilities) is the main representative in Greece. You can contact them to ask if there are any research projects, support groups or policy proposals on this issue. Some sources also provide specific contact numbers.
International Organizations: Organizations such as the European Network for Independent Living (ENIL) or the World Health Organization (WHO) have published research and reports on the sexual health and rights of people with disabilities.
I hope that this information and guidance will be useful in furthering your research. If you wish, I can help you find more information about these organizations.
