A New Approach to Sexual History Taking: A Video Series

This video series showcases six healthcare providers discussing the importance of taking a comprehensive sexual health history and introduces a new 6th P created by the National Coalition for Sexual Health that addresses pleasure, problems, and pride.

The 6th P builds upon CDC's 5 Ps approach that asks patients about 1) Partners 2) Practices 3) Past History of STIs 4) Protection, and 5) Pregnancy. Specifically, the 6th P (or “Plus”) explores sexual satisfaction, functioning, concerns, and support for one's gender identity and sexual orientation.

The 6 Ps: A New Approach to Sexual History Taking

This overview video showcases six healthcare providers talking about the importance of taking a comprehensive sexual health history and introduces the new 6th P.

Talking about Pleasure

In this video, health care providers talk about the need to ask to ask patients about sexual pleasure including why this is important and how it improves patient care.

Talking about Problems

Talking with patients about sexual problems is crucial. Health care providers share their experiences with real-life conversations and tips to providing better overall care.

Talking about Pride

In this video, health care providers talk about the need to center pride and create an inclusive environment for all patients. This means asking about what support they may have from their friends, family, and/or community for their gender identity or sexual orientation.

For the 6th P tool, please go to: Sexual Health Questions to Ask All Patients.

If you’d like additional information about integrating sexual health conversations and preventive services into routine visits, please go to: Sexual Health and Your Patients: A Provider's Guide.