Henrietta Bollinger

Guest writer

Henrietta Bollinger is a writer and disability advocate. In late 2014 she undertook sociological research on the experience of young disabled people in Sexuality Education.

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Why I’m voting for climate as a disabled person

For disabled voters, voting for climate is an act of trust. One I think we have to make anyway.

By Henrietta Bollinger | 4th October, 2023

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They sent kisses: An essay from Henrietta Bollinger’s Articulations

'I am still learning how to consciously talk about seeing sex workers.'

By Henrietta Bollinger | 26th September, 2023

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Lena Zhang Harrap, bone-deep grief, and disabled lives

Within the disabled community, the grief felt for Lena is heavy, helpless and all too familiar.

By Henrietta Bollinger | 30th September, 2021

All these new queer MPs are fantastic news. But where are their disabled peers?

All these new queer MPs are fantastic news. But where are their disabled peers?

Our back-patting about electing the most inclusive parliament in history has one glaring omission, writes Henrietta Bollinger.

By Henrietta Bollinger | 28th October, 2020

“Do Not Disturb sign on a hotel room door (the text message is in four languages). Space for text, high resolution – 16 Mpx.”

Yes, we can. And we can also change the way we talk about disability and sex

There are major barriers for disabled people who want to pursue sex and relationships. Yet the stigmatising tone of public conversation makes me wary

By Henrietta Bollinger | 12th August, 2018