Ignoring the residual limb creates a "no-go zone" that feels like rejection. Touch it. Ask about it. If the skin is smooth, stroke it. If she wears a liner, help her remove it. By treating the residual limb as an erotic part of her rather than a medical mistake, you heal a deep wound.

Loving partners of amputee women often have their own learning curve. Many worry about causing pain, damaging a prosthetic, or saying the wrong thing. Partners should know:

The brain is the body’s largest sexual organ. Long before physical contact begins, psychological comfort shapes the sexual experience. Cultivating Body Acceptance