Sexual History

Sexual History

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Completing the provided questionnaire, was filled with mixed feelings and self-examination. Some questions were elementary to answer, but others were highly challenging, and this provoked me to think harder about some aspects of my life and some of the encounters that I hadn’t initially thought through in the past. Therefore, this questionnaire was essential and very insightful.

The question that required me to look deeply into how my family is made up and understand how affection or lack of it was expressed in my childhood at home was a very intricate journey. It was easy for me to realize that in my family, we were encouraged to restrained from showing certain emotions. This reflection exhibited how those childhood encounters have significantly shaped how I express emotions and my approach to intimacy in middle age.

The questions that were based on sexual education and adolescence were thought-provoking. With the help of those questions, I realized that just like many people would confess, I received inadequate comprehensive sexual education. These questions highlighted the significance of providing comprehensive sexual education to future generations.

Addressing my early encounters with sex, the questions made me realize that I was not prepared enough and, therefore, some facets were marked by confusion. This helped me to understand and appreciate the importance of having open communication and enough education on matters to deal with, especially among young people. The questionnaire emphasized the need for better communication in my relationship. I am aware of my weakness to keep some desires and likes hidden. This exercise clearly shows that to foster more intimacy, there is a need to embrace open communication with my partner, and this will help us build trust with each other in our relationship. And this is a step I’m very dedicated to taking to develop our connection. Moreover, this questionnaire emphasized the importance of sexual health and safety. I understood the significance of being informed about contraception, preventing STI contraception and the practices one should embrace to ensure sexual health and safety.

In summary, completing a sexual history questionnaire is both a challenging and educational experience. This encourages me to confront and address areas of personal growth and improvement, promoting a deeper understanding of myself and the dynamics of my relationships.

Sexual History

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Module 12: Sexual History Journal Rationale: This assignment will help you understand yourself (and maybe your partner) better.     Instructions: Begin by completing the Sexual History Handout.docx, Download Sexual History Handout.docx, which is similar to the kind of questionnaire you might fill out if you sought sex therapy.  It may even be useful to write your responses in a journal or use this as a way of opening up a discussion with your partner—each of you taking turns answering the various questions, starting with the less personal ones and building intimacy as trust grows. You will not be submitting your answers to the questionnaire. Instead, what you will be asked to submit is a written summary of your experience answering the questions. How hard or easy this was to complete? What did you learn about yourself? What steps might you take to deal with any problems you have been having?

Handout 14.3: Sexual History

The following is an example of a questionnaire you might fill out if you sought sex therapy. They can be used to help you understand yourself better even if you do not need or desire therapy. It may even be useful to write your responses in a journal or use this as a way of opening up a discussion with your partner—each of you taking turns answering the various questions, starting with the less personal ones and building intimacy as trust grows.

1. Describe the makeup of the family you grew up in: number of parents, brothers, sisters, stepfamily members, and parents’ occupations. Who was closest to whom in the family? Who was your greatest confidante?

2. How did your parents show affection to their children? How did you and your siblings show affection? Were there any emotions that were not allowed to be expressed?

3. How were arguments resolved in the family—between parents, between siblings, between parents and children? Was there any physical abuse? (If so, or if this is difficult for you to think about, you might want to consider talking to a counselor on campus.)

4. How would you describe your parents’ marriage (or relationship)? Frequent arguments? Signs of affection? Shared interests and activities? Individual interests and activities?

5. How and from whom did you first learn about sex? How do you feel now about what you learned?

6. Did you masturbate as a child? Was this an acceptable activity in the family? How did you know?

7. When did you first begin to notice puberty changes in your body? Were you prepared for them? What was your reaction?

8. (Females): How did you first learn about menstruation? When did you have your first period? How did you feel about it?

9. (Males): How did you first learn about erections and nocturnal emissions? When did you have your first erection and nocturnal emission? How did you feel about it? Were there instances of uncontrolled erections? How do you feel about those now?

10. Did any upsetting sexual experiences happen to you as a child? To your siblings? If so, did you tell anyone? What was the reaction? If this is still difficult to think about you might want to consider talking to a counselor on campus.

11. When did you first start to date? What were your first dates like? When did you begin sexual touching or sexual play during dates?

12. Have you had sexual intercourse yet? If so, what was your first experience like? Did you know what you were doing, or what to expect? Were you orgasmic? How did you feel about it afterward? How do you feel about it now? If not, how do you feel about having waited?

13. Have you ever had pain during sexual intercourse or other sexual activities? Have you ever had any difficulty getting or maintaining your arousal? Who would you talk to if you had these problems?

14. How do you feel about being touched in a nonsexual way? In a sexual way? What parts of your body are most sensitive to touch? Least sensitive to (or irritated by) touch? Do you like to touch yourself? Your sexual partner?

15. What kind of fantasies do you experience? How do you feel about having fantasies? Have you ever shared them with anyone? What was their reaction? Do your fantasies ever concern you? Do you completely lack fantasies? Is this a problem?

16. What emotions do you experience during sexual activity? Any anger or sadness?

17. Have you ever had any same-sex sexual fantasies or sexual contact? What are your feelings about these thoughts or experiences?

18. Describe yourself as a sexual person. How important is sex to you? How important is affection? How important is commitment in a relationship?

19. Describe your ideal partner. How does this compare to the relationship you are in now (if you are in one)? What aspects would you want to change, and do you think this is possible?

20. Can you discuss sex and sexuality with others? Your partner? Can you ask for what you like and tell your partner what you dislike?

21. Do you use contraceptive methods effectively? What about STI prevention? Do you know the symptoms for STIs and what to do about them? Do you know how to recognize STIs in your partner? Can you discuss STIs with your partner?