Talking About Sexual Health in Disability Support

Step inside an adult store and join us in conversation on sexual wellness, disability, and inclusive practice.

This is a Planet Taboo satellite event for allied health professionals and parents in the lead up to the main event in Melbourne on the 30th of March.

Sexual health is a key part of overall wellbeing, but it’s often the topic that gets skipped in clinical practice. This interactive workshop gives allied health professionals and parents a safe, fun, and practical space to explore why these conversations feel tricky, what barriers exist, and how to approach them with confidence, care, and clarity, all while surrounded by the products and tools that make sexual wellbeing tangible.

This is upstairs, so is unfortunately not accessible. However, we can provide a livestream using Google Meets.

What to expect

Setting the scene

Kick things off with a guided reflection exploring personal and societal attitudes toward sex, how they shape professional practice, and how we want these conversations to feel for ourselves and our clients.

Why don’t we talk about sex?

A facilitated discussion unpacking real barriers clinicians face — from lack of training and confidence to time pressure, referral gaps, and the stigma embedded in healthcare systems.

Sex, health, and lived experience

Through case studies and discussion, we’ll look at how illness, disability, and intersectionality impact sexual health, and where missed conversations can have lasting effects.

Practical tools for practice

Learn simple, evidence-informed frameworks and resources to support sexual health conversations in a respectful, accessible way — including referral pathways and support services.

Applied learning

Explore practical examples, including how sexual wellbeing products and tools can be discussed appropriately within professional boundaries, followed by guided reflection and group discussion — all with some hands-on context in the adult store setting.

Wrap-up and integration

Time to consolidate learning, ask questions, and reflect on how to take these conversations back into everyday practice.

Facilitated by MJ Ndele

Born in the U.S. and raised across Europe and Africa, MJ brings a global perspective to her work around sex, pleasure, and relationships. Guided by the belief that these conversations should be open, not taboo, she fosters safe, non-judgmental spaces for people to explore intimacy, emotional wellness, and personal growth. With a trauma-informed, person-centered, and empowerment-focused approach, MJ helps individuals reconnect with their strengths and confidence, advocating for safe, fulfilling, and pleasure-positive relationship health for all.

About the venue

Officially Voted Australia's Best Adult Retailer in 2025, Adult Bliss' professional and knowledgeable team can guide you through an extensive range of high-quality adult toys and sexual health products. They pride themselves on being a welcoming, non-judgmental space that celebrates inclusivity, fair pricing, and top-tier products that support your pleasure and well-being. Whether you're shopping in-store or online, you’ll experience friendly service, discreet billing, and fast, Australia-wide delivery. Live your best sex life - your way, with us.

About Pcock

From the founder of Luddi, Pcock is redefining sexual wellness by designing accessible adult toys for people often overlooked by mainstream brands. While products for people with disabilities have long felt clinical and disconnected, Pcock brings playfulness, intuition, and innovation to the space. By integrating the latest in assistive technology, we make pleasure fun, empowering, and inclusive - because everyone deserves access to intimacy that feels good, not medical.

Outcomes

By the end of this 2-hour session, participants will:

• Feel more confident initiating sexual health conversations

• Better understand personal, systemic, and societal barriers

• Gain practical tools and resources to support clients

• Be equipped to approach sexual health as part of holistic care

This casual event is all about open conversation and genuine connection. It aims to make discussions around sexual wellness more comfortable and accessible, while offering resources and a supportive community where health professionals and families can come together to break down barriers in sexual health.