Introduction: Spinal cord injury is the most common cause of permanent disability. It affects a person's physical, mental and social functioning. One of the consequences of spinal cord injury can be impaired sexual function which strongly affects quality of life. Healthcare professionals play an important role in ensuring a better quality of life after spinal cord injury. Purpose: The purpose of this diploma work is to find out the way, possibilities and needs for sexuality in people with spinal cord injury and to find out the need for sexual rehabilitation and the way the rehabilitation team approach such a patient. Methods: In this diploma work was used descriptive method of work with a systematic review of Slovenian and foreign scientific and professional literature. In the search was used the time frame from 2009 to 2019. Literature was searched using keywords related to the topic of the diploma work. Results: After spinal cord injury, the quality of sex life often lowers, because of changes in arousal and want of sex itself. There is often a feeling of asexuality and low self-esteem. The intensity of sexual disorders depends on the time passed from injury, degree and severity of the injury. In men spinal cord injury can cause erectile dysfunction, ejaculation disorder and abnormal semen which can lead to impaired reproductive potential. In women spinal cord injury can causes neurological genital damage, altered sensation of the genital area, altered vaginal moisture and achievement of orgasm which can affect the ability to reproduce and giving birth. For people with spinal cord injury a holistic approach to the rehabilitation team is crucial. There are several factors involved in improving the quality of life. The physical, psychological and social circumstances of a person with spinal cord injury must be taken into account. Discussion and conclusion: Sexuality and sexual expression do not disappear with the onset of disability. It is a fundamental right and an integral part of each individual's identity. Improving the quality of sex life is assisted by talking and counselling with a person with the right knowledge.
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