What types of questions should guys ask during a sexual health checkup?
Dr. Bell: Many times guys have their own personal question(s) that they either ask at the first visit or after they feel comfortable with the clinician. During at least one visit they should ask about: · the most common STDs and what symptoms they should worry about. · side-effects of birth control methods that their female partner may be thinking about or already taking. (With the right information, guys can be influential factors in whether their partner should continue on or start a certain birth control method.) · emergency contraception, which can prevent pregnancy if taken within 72 hours after unprotected intercourse. This is most important, because if a condom breaks, sometimes an informed male can be the best influence to prevent an unintended pregnancy. · any products that they’re intending to use for bodybuilding. Sometimes these products may affect their reproductive health. · any products that they’re thinking of taking to enhance their sex life in any way. This is especia
