heterocentric medical questionaire
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transI am going to a gyn/pelvic reconstruction specialist for a consult on some gyn problems. They sent me a questionaire in the mail. Among the questions: Have you had sexual intercourse in the last month? Does your partner have any erectile dysfunction that is affecting your relationship?
Hello, heterocentric much? How do I answer as a non-penetrative partner with a transguy mate?
It really bothers me that this questionaire basically assumes that patients are in heterosexual relationships, or seeking heterosexual sex. Why can't they have a line that asks patient to describe their typical sexual practices? Or say sexual contact rather than sexual intercourse?
There HAS to be a way to better word medical questionaires like this, rather than requiring those of us who aren't hetero to use half-truths, explanations, or no-but/yes-but answers.
Hello, heterocentric much? How do I answer as a non-penetrative partner with a transguy mate?
It really bothers me that this questionaire basically assumes that patients are in heterosexual relationships, or seeking heterosexual sex. Why can't they have a line that asks patient to describe their typical sexual practices? Or say sexual contact rather than sexual intercourse?
There HAS to be a way to better word medical questionaires like this, rather than requiring those of us who aren't hetero to use half-truths, explanations, or no-but/yes-but answers.