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Jul 22
55m 47s

My Disability Makes My Sex Life Even Hot...

The New York Times
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At the age of 15, the filmmaker and actor Kyla Harris had an accident that forever changed what her body could do, and what it couldn’t. From then on, she needed someone with her 24 hours a day to help her with things like going to the bathroom, cooking and showering. Family members, friends, romantic partners and personal assistants have all played a role ... Show More
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