I enjoy an active sex life & was just slut shamed by my doctor. What should I do?
Dear Jake,I’m a bisexual man in my early 30’s and I enjoy an active sex life. Even though some of my friends like to jokingly slut shame me, I have made a real effort not to judge myself for hooking up a lot. Life is short, and sex is fun!My therapist has helped me understand that as long as I’m taking care of myself, it might actually be healthy to acknowledge my bisexuality and give it an outlet, rather than feeling shame about it (especially since my youth was full of so much repression). Subscribe to our newsletter for a refreshing cocktail (or mocktail) of LGBTQ+ entertainment and pop culture, served up with a side of eye-candy.On that note, I recently went to a new doctor to see about going on DoxyPEP to protect myself from getting STIs.
To my surprise, he laughed at me and suggested that I might consider “wearing more condoms” and even asked if I ever thought I might have a “sex addiction.” I left without a prescription and feeling uncomfortable and embarrassed. I’m pretty sure this new doctor is straight, but is it really my job to teach him this stuff?
How would you handle this situation? Self-Care SlutDear Self-Care Slut,What you experienced in the health system is unfortunately all too common.
When you reach out for help, you deserve to know you’re in a safe, non-judgmental place, with an expert who’s willing to try and understand the various factors in your life so that they can create the best healthcare plan for you.
