A mum who has been a wheelchair user her entire life has revealed that her disability doesn't prevent her from enjoying sex.
Alex Dacy, 29, suffers from Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Type 2, a rare genetic disorder that leads to progressive muscle wasting and severe mobility problems.Despite this, she regularly posts on social media under the handle @wheelchair_rapunzel and has even joined OnlyFans to demonstrate her commitment to body positivity.
Alex explained that SMA affects the "muscles that control everything", including neck movements and swallowing."The number of times I almost choked to death is terrifying.
I got so thin at one point that I nearly needed a feeding tube," she confessed. However, over time, Alex discovered ways to manage her condition and began taking Spinraza - a new medication that slows the disease's progression.After graduating with a degree in Rehabilitation Services from Southern Illinois University Carbondale and moving to Chicago, she was keen to kickstart her career - but found that "getting hired was a different story".