Talking to Your Doctor About Sex: How Do You Do It?

For a lot of people, sex and sexuality is a very private topic. Not everyone is open to talking about sex, most especially if its with their doctor. But there are certain situations wherein talking to your doctor about sex is necessary.

How can you prepare for these situations, and how can you get over your embarrassment or awkwardness about these things?

Why Do You Need to Talk About Sex?

Sex is a very important aspect of our lives, yet not everyone talks about it. In fact, people who struggle with sex or have issues with their sex lives typically don’t discuss it with doctors, or even their partners. This can be a problem because people might just leave their problems as it is, or try to research on their own and potentially end up with wrong information.

One interesting fact is that in a lot of failed relationships, there is an aspect of dissatisfaction when it comes to sex. While breakups can be the result of different factors, its possible that this dissatisfaction might have contributed to the breakdown of the relationship¹.

Another important thing to remember is that sexual health is an important aspect of our overall health. Just as we visit our doctors when we experience symptoms if illness, its a good idea to visit and talk to your doctor about sex if you’re having troubles in bed.

To help overcome your worries about opening up to your doctor, here are some important tips to keep in mind:

Talking to Your Doctor About Sex: What You Need to Know

There are a number of reasons why talking with your doctor about sex can be difficult. Sometimes, a short consultation isn’t enough to talk about these things, or perhaps you feel awkward sharing such private matters with a doctor. Some people are also worried that there might be something “wrong” with them, so they don’t talk to their doctor about sex.

Its also possible that some people aren’t even aware that they have sex problems, partly due to misinformation or lack of sex education. And in the case of Filipinos, the prevailing culture we have with regard to sex makes it difficult to talk about these things openly.

With all of these things in mind, how can you start discussing sensitive matters with your doctor?

Here are some tips that you can try out:

Learn more about Sexual Wellness here.