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Sexual response in women with complete spinal cord injury

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There is still much we do not know about sexuality and women with SCI. Nevertheless, positive steps are being taken to learn more about the physiological and interpersonal aspects of sexuality. Ultimately, these efforts will enhance the quality of life for women with SCI.

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Whipple, B., Richards, E., Tepper, M. et al. Sexual response in women with complete spinal cord injury. Sex Disabil 14, 191–201 (1996). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02590077

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