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Talking to Your OBGYN About Sexual Health

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Discussing your sexual health with your doctor may seem daunting, but it’s a routine topic for them. “I regularly speak with patients who are nervous to talk about sex and birth control,” said Kyle Graham, M.D., a board-certified OBGYN and medical director at Obstetrics and Gynecology of San Jose, part of Pediatrix® Medical Group. Many patients find the topic embarrassing, he said. There might also be “cultural reasons where sex and birth control are something not to be discussed,” he added. When it comes to sex, many people think their problems are unique, making it difficult to discuss — “when in reality,” said Dr. Graham, “their question/concern is one that most people are also asking their doctor.”

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