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Published 10:19 10 Apr 2026 GMT
A former construction worker who was forced to have his lower body and one arm amputated following a workplace accident has revealed the very personal question he and his partner are constantly asked.
Loren Schauers was just 18 when the forklift he was operating dropped 50 feet off a bridge in September 2019.
The then-teenager suffered life-changing injuries, as everything below his hips was crushed, he required a total amputation below the waist, and lost half his right arm.
Miraculously, Loren survived the tragic accident and has built a life with his wife, Sabia Reiche, which strangers often feel entitled to know more about.
The couple make YouTube videos about their life and gaming together.
On their channel, Sabia and Loren, they recently revealed the intrusive intimate question they are regularly asked.
Sabia said, according to the Daily Star: “A question we get repeatedly is, ‘How do we have sex and how do we become intimate?’
“That is a very personal question that we are never going to answer or allude to, as it’s very disrespectful.
“You wouldn’t ask a random couple on the street how they have sex, and just because our life circumstances are different, it doesn’t give people the right to ask,” she added.
In another video, Loren described how the accident that left him an amputee happened.
He explained: “My boss asked me to grab the forklift, drag it across, and move the water barrier back into position. I never got trained to even drive a forklift."
Despite the devastating accident, Loren has learned to live with his condition and pursue things he enjoys, such as gaming.
"I stream on Twitch as much as possible, whenever I can get up,” Loren said.
"And then whenever we're sitting up, whenever I'm sitting up, we're either doing YouTube videos or I'm streaming on Twitch," he added.
In one video, Loren read out questions from commenters about how the couple cope with Loren’s medical bills.
A supportive fan asked: "I know you don't discuss money, but we always hear how horribly expensive medical is in the US, and would imagine Lawrence's care runs in the millions, easily.
"Just want to hear that you guys are doing okay with that or if you need help? I know you guys never ask for money but there are many of us that like to help in that way."
In response, Loren explained: "Luckily, all my medical bills and whatnot are taking care of through workman's comp, and so it's no bother on our pocket."
