Shane Burcaw and Hannah Aylward are no strangers to curious—and often inappropriate—questions about their relationship. Shane, who has a muscle-wasting disease and uses a wheelchair, and Hannah, his nondisabled wife, have spent years addressing misconceptions, but one assumption keeps resurfacing: the belief that they don’t have a physical relationship.
In a candid YouTube video, the couple tackled this myth head-on. “This one has been old for years,” Shane said, frustrated. “A quick Google search would tell you disabled people can and do have sex lives.” He called out those who refuse to accept this reality, saying they’re choosing ignorance over facts.
Hannah revealed some of the disturbing comments she’s received, including accusations that their relationship is somehow predatory. “People say if our genders were reversed, it’d be illegal,” she shared, baffled by the logic. She emphasized that disabled individuals are fully capable of consenting to intimacy, though society often treats them as if they’re not.
While some disabilities may impact sexual function, Shane and Hannah stress that it’s not the rule. They’re determined to challenge stereotypes, proving that love and attraction exist beyond physical ability. Despite the trolls, they continue to share their lives openly, hoping to educate others and normalize interabled relationships.
