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Taking a Sex Positive Sexual History
Charles Moser, PhD, MD (USA) is Board Certified in Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Board Certified by American Academy of HIV Medicine, a Fellow of the European Committee of Sexual Medicine (FECSM), and a Certified Provider by the World Professional Association for Transgender Health. Currently, he is affiliated with Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation where he practices Internal Medicine and Sexual Medicine. He is President of the Diverse Sexualities Research and Education Institute, a 501(c)(3) charity. He has authored or co-authored over 90 scientific papers or books. His complete CV can be accessed at https://docx2.com/charles-moser-phd-md/ Introduction: Individuals who have diverse sexual interests/identities, gender identities/presentations, or relationship structures, often report discrimination when attempting to access medical care. It is often not obvious in which sexual behaviors the patients engage, and those behaviors may be incongruous with their stated identity or presentation. Similarly patients with specific sexual concerns are reluctant to discuss these concerns for fear of being judged. This presentation highlights how to obtain an accurate medical history and how to inquire about sexual behavior with all patients.