#SexualHealthQuestions: How does a doctor define “sexually active” when they ask you? ๐ค Let’s dive into this tricky question together! ๐ When a doc inquires about your sexual activity, they’re not just talking about the ol’ in-and-out action… they want the whole scoop! ๐ฉโโ๏ธ๐ฌ
So, when they ask if you’re sexually active, they’re basically wanting to know if you’re engaging in any kind of sexual behavior that could potentially put your health at risk. This includes anything from penetrative sex to oral, anal, or even heavy petting. ๐ฎ๐
And yes, they might be checking if there’s a possibility of pregnancy, but it’s more about your overall sexual health and well-being. So even if your boyfriend’s sausage hasn’t been inside the bun, it’s still important to be honest and open with your doc about all the intimate activities happening between the sheets (or wherever else it may be ๐).
Remember, your doc is your best ally in keeping your sexual health on point, so don’t be shy about sharing the deets! ๐๐ฌ๐ And hey, if you’re feeling a little confused, that’s totally normal! Let’s chat more about this together. Drop a comment below and let’s get this conversation going! ๐๐ฉโโค๏ธโ๐โ๐ฉ๐ #DocTalk #SexualHealthAwareness #HealthyConversations #AskMeAnything
They want to know whether STIs or pregnancy are possible issues.
They want to know if you are having sex or have had sex recently. They want to know if they need to consider pregnancy or an STI as a possibility.
It means any sexual contact, including oral and anal, or even just hands. Just say yes.
Anything you could get an infection from. A handy won’t give you herpes, but oral sex could.
Just tell your doctor exactly what you wrote here. Like literally, use those exact words.
Do you have sex? Oral, anal, vaginal. Anything sexual that you do with other people. Thatโs what they mean.
It’s not just p in v. Oral and other sexual activity can cause STIs. It means all sex stuff.
Are you active during sex. Like do you run around, get a good work out.
Have you done anything that could expose you to STDs/STIs and is it possible you could be pregnant?
pregnancy, sti, wellness exams, education, etc. they want to know any PIV, anal or oral
Is u fucking or nah??
They are asking about any sexual activity that could lead to an exchange of bodily fluids. Oral sex, vaginal sex, anal sex, etc. They are talking about pregnancy and STI risk
In general, the term โsexual activityโ when used by a professional describes penetrative sex of any type, including giving or receiving oral, touching, rubbing, or otherwise interacting with the mouth, anus, or genitals.
Generally doctors ask because being sexually active is a risk factor in many areas of health, even if only a minor one. This may not always be an immediately important fact for a healthcare professional to know, but it could be absolutely key in future health concerns and decisions.
All that being said, you can always clarify as much or little as you are comfortable with, and that includes simply saying that you are not comfortable discussing the issue at this time.
If you just lie there or if you move around. exercise.
It’s mostly to exclude pregnancy or STI’s
What are you, bill Clinton?
I don’t know. But saying “Not at the moment. I tend to give it a rest when leaving the house” doesn’t get a very favorable response.
Naked jogging on the treadmill, nude power lifting biking without bike shorts, etc.
Does butt stuff count?
If so they very much, yes.
You know, sexercise and stuff.
โYou fuckin?โ
Also if they ask what you take include any illegal drugs. #1 they wonโt care #2 it could explain a blood test or other health concern. #3 also include if you are in recovery/detox from a legal or illegal drug or supplements even on your own.
Itโs also dependent on your age for mental health reasons.
The doctor is the person you need to be fully honest with. There is no shame just be honest.
Yep I smoke, yep I had a gang bang. Doctors have heard it all,
Theyโre asking if u actively have sex
โAre you sexually active?
โNo, I just lie there.โ
They want to know anything that means they might need to test for STIs/ STD’s or pregancy.
Itโs a vague question and could be worded better. Iโm in the medical field and when I ask that question typically I mean within the past 6 months have you had any contact involving genitalia yours or anotherโs.
For women of childbearing age I typically word it as โis there a chance you could be pregnant?โ Equally important to know with certain medical conditions.
Itโs them hitting on you, so just make sure they pay for dinner
I’m a Medical Assistant. I interview patients for the doctors I work with an will ask questions about things like these, what we call “social history”. These are being used to give the doctor a complete picture of your health so they can advise you with full knowledge of what possible health risks may or may not exist in your life. It’s the same reason we ask about smoking or drinking. Here, what they want to know is if you might be able to contract STIs, become pregnant, etc. If you are not sexually active then they don’t need to account for those things; if you are, they should consider them when they are relevant to your treatment.
Anything sexual beyond masturbation and/or sexual content consumption should make you say yes.
Do you engage in any behavior that could result in an STD or pregnancy. I understand that depending on what country or state you grew up in, you may not be aware of what behaviors are risky
Have you had any sexual activities or comtact of any kind since they last saw you?
He wanted to know if u are single . He was being professional.
“You dtf?”
They arenโt sure if your hand is down their pants.
โNo,โ she replied, โI just lay there.โ