Sexy Medical Students

As a sex therapist I am also involved in the teaching of medical students. This began with symposiums for 4th year students and has been expanded to include some interested 3rd year’s too. I’m delighted to be doing this, it’s the ONLY time in their training they will consider psychosexual factors and already some very pertinent points have been raised. Why do so few diabetic clinics ask direct questions about sexual functioning? Why are sexual problems never covered in cardiology? Should Quality Of Life measures include sexual satisfaction? By informing tomorrows medics and getting them to become more comfortable talking about sex, we hope to facilitate better care for patients across the whole medical spectrum. The medical student who appreciates how disease affects sexuality and quality of life is hot!