I live in a small, rural town. The nurse barely has pads, much less condoms, and the nearest clinic or community center is miles away. We also don't have local transportation systems other than school buses.

What do you mean by a break to other things exactly?

That does make sense. I guess I'll have to work on not being so frustrated when my hands cramp. I hate the interruption, but I suppose it's something I'll have to deal with until I can buy toys, or at least protection for DIY toys.

Sam: I am financially dependent on my parents, so I can't buy condoms myself and I don't feel comfortable asking my parents to buy them for me. I'm not a disabled person. I think I just have weak tendons or something, which makes my hands and wrists hurt and cramp when I use them in a certain way. A...

Heather:

Thanks for the quick reply. I took a look at the link you gave me. Some of the things in the list look promising, but I don't have access to condoms.

I would like to learn more about changing how I think about access needs.

I want to masturbate, but I don't like using my hands because they are prone to cramping. Taking frequent breaks to let my hands rest so they don't hurt really kills the mood, so I never climax this way. I live with my parents, so buying toys really isn't an option for me. The shower is a no-go beca...