Table 1.

Sexual History Taking Components.

Whether patient is sexually active (time since last sexual activity)

Number of current partners

Number of partners in a specific time period (e.g., 6 months/1 year)

Number of partners in lifetime

Frequency of intercourse and/or sexual activity

Gender of current partner

Gender of previous partners in a specific time period

Gender of previous partner(s) in lifetime

Type of sexual behaviors (vaginal, anal, oral)

Partner’s sexual history

Condom use and/or safe sex behaviors (e.g., female condom)

Birth Control

History of sexually transmitted infections, general

History of sexually transmitted infections, specific

Issues with sexual well-being

Issues with sexual performance

History of sexual abuse

History of intravenous (IV) drug use

Partner’s history with IV drug use.

Other sexual concerns