Cerebral Palsy Introduction: Generally speaking, cerebral palsy (CP) itself does not affect a person's sexual desire or functioning level. CP can, however, limit a person's ability to use particular sexual positions, give themselves or others pleasure in certain ways, and more. CP can also affect body- and self-image in ways that can cause people with CP to isolate themselves from sexual relationships. This channel offers suggestions and resources for overcoming these unnecessary obstacles to a healthy and satisfying sex life for people with CP and their partners.