This edition highlights what disabled women, trans, and no binary folx think about pleasure — “How have they coped with isolation during the pandemic. Why aren’t [their experiences] spoken about? 

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Because disabled people and sexuality are so stigmatised,” they explain. RDC and Crippletines’ Week is thus an accessible revolution that claims space for disabled dissent. Nu says, “[A revolution is] very physical. But when I formed Revival, I began to think of a revolution from our beds that happens for all abilities.” 

Users can check out a series of articles, illustrations, and videos around narratives from members of the RDC community, including collaborations with Resting Museum and Gayis Family.

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Voices from the community

>> “I’m going to allow myself to be surprised by my partner’s gestures despite us actually having planned and scripted them together. If I wake up on V-Day with a sensory overload, I’m simply going to allow myself to celebrate it on February 15, or boycott it altogether.” 
Apurupa, neuroqueer sexuality educator

>> “I am planning to celebrate the day cooped up in my own little sensory heaven, stimming to BTS songs and video calling my queer platonic partners!”
Ritika Gupta, freelance illustrator, artist

>> “For me, Crippletines’ Week is a celebration of love in all of its forms, acceptance of love, no matter how it may look, and recognising that it may look very different for all of us!”
Samidha Mathur, editor, Revival Disability Magazine