When your doctor asks you if you're sexually active, is he asking if you have you ever had sex, or if you're CURRENTLY having sex? I've always wondered about that. When I was asked, I wasn't a virgin, but hadn't had sex in a few months.
2006-11-02 01:15:55 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
I would just be specific with the doc, and tell them when you last had sex, let him determine if it's active or not. I would say over a year makes you inactive.
2006-11-02 01:55:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anyone 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually they want to know about the last few weeks. As you are being diagnosed a doctor has to know what you have been doing that might cause your symptoms. You should say how long it has been since you have had sex.
As for sexually active that phrase depends on the situation. Some may see any sex as active (including masturbation, oral, anal, or straight.) Also kissing should be considered as well as it is technically a sexual act (mono, strep, and other disorders can be passed by kissing.)
2006-11-02 01:23:13 · answer #2 · answered by my_iq_135 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sexually active means both. Its up to you to tell your doctor you have had sex but not recently
2006-11-02 01:18:37 · answer #3 · answered by Tabby T 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sexually active means you are currently having regular sex.
2006-11-02 01:17:54 · answer #4 · answered by Jessie P 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I would say if you have had any sex in last 6 months, you are active.
2006-11-02 01:18:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
then your answer to your Dr. should be yes >>> he is asking if you have been active ' or basically are you a virgin he needs to know this so he can test you for many different things if you tell him your not active of course he will over look these tests
2006-11-02 01:20:32 · answer #6 · answered by yvette b 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I guess it means having sex on a regular basis.
Doctors can see if u r virgin or not.
2006-11-02 01:19:06 · answer #7 · answered by Magnetic 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
it means have you had sex recently... like... within the past 6 months
2006-11-02 01:57:27 · answer #8 · answered by Jackie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
active means currently.
like so many times per week,
2006-11-02 01:18:17 · answer #9 · answered by seanachie60 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
you are having sex duh! cant believe you would have to ask
2006-11-02 01:24:19 · answer #10 · answered by twoscoopz430 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋