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Sexuality and Intimacy After Burn Injury

Couple looking lovingly in each others eyes.

Sexuality and Intimacy After Burn Injury

This 18-minute video highlights burn survivors and their partners who share their experience navigating sexuality and intimacy after burn injury. It also includes the perspectives of health care professionals at the North Texas Burn Rehabilitation Model System, who explain the importance of openly discussing physical and emotional components related to sexuality and intimacy after burn injury.

18:06

Couple looking lovingly in each others eyes.

Sexuality and Intimacy After Burn Injury (Audio-Described Version)

1:11

Ashley Overturf, OTR, discusses when burn survivors want to talk about sex.

When Burn Survivors Want to Talk About Sex

1:03

Cindy Rutter discusses venturing out into the dating world after burn injury.

Venturing Out Into the Dating World After Burn Injury

1:35

Dr. Radha Holavanahalli discusses ways to support emotional intimacy during the acute phase after burn injury.

Supporting Emotional Intimacy During the Acute Phase

1:37

Cindy Rutter explains that sex is not just intercourse and explains how that relates to sexuality and intimacy after burn injury.

Sex Is Not Just Intercourse

1:44

Ashley Overturf, OTR, discusses the effects of scar management and sexual intimacy.

Scar Management and Sexual Intimacy After Burn Injury

2:20

Cindy Rutter discusses fear of rejection when returning to sex after burn injury.

Returning to Sex After Burn Injury and Fear of Rejection

0:35

Ashley Overturf, OTR, discusses myths about sex after burn injury.

Myths About Sex After Burn Injury

2:31

Cindy Rutter discusses learning to love your new body after burn injury.

Learning to Love Your New Body After Burn Injury

1:06

Jennifer Bell Matthews discusses changes in skin sensation after burn injury and how those changes may affect sexuality and intimacy.

Intimacy and Changes in Skin Sensation After Burn Injury

2:27

Dr. Karen Kowalske discusses how physical factors interfere with sexuality after burn injury.

How Physical Factors Interfere with Sexuality After Burn

0:42

Cindy Rutter discusses dating and the challenges of having hidden burns after burn injury.

Dating and the Challenge of Having Hidden Burns

2:00

Dr. Steven Wolf discusses challenges to sexuality and intimacy after burn injury.

Challenges to Sexuality and Intimacy After Burn Injury

1:04

Jennifer Bell Matthews discusses breaking the taboo around sexuality and intimacy.

Breaking the Taboo Around Sexuality and Intimacy

1:08

Ashley Overturf, OTR, discusses when it may be time to return to sexual activity after burn injury.

When It May Be Time to Return to Sexual Activity After Burn Injury

2:19

Cindy Rutter discusses caregiving and its impact on the spousal relationships after burn injury.

Caregiving and Its Impact on the Spousal Relationship

2:02

Dr. Radha Holavanhalli discusses why it is important for health care providers to discuss sexuality and intimacy after burn injury.

Why It’s Important for Health Providers to Discuss Sexuality & Intimacy After Burn Injury

1:34

Dr. Radha Holavanhalli discusses when and how a professional can start the conversation about sexuality and intimacy after burn injury.

When & How Professionals Can Start the Conversation About Intimacy after Burn

3:23

Dr. Karen Kowalske explains different professionals you can talk to about sexuality and intimacy after burn injury.

The Professionals Who Can Talk to You About Sexuality and Intimacy After Burn Injury

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