Assessing sexual function in the couple

Couples may be heterosexual, homosexual, lesbian, bisexual, or trans-sexual

Other topics to cover

1. Sexual pain for both partners 
2. Concurrent medical and psychological illnesses for each partner 
3. Previous sexual experiences (both positive and negative) 
4. Developmental & family of origin issues
   • What is each partner’s level of knowledge about sexual function?
   • What is each partner’s expectation about sexual function? 
5. What are each of the partner’s and the couple’s goals for treatment? 
6. Marital/relationship issues 
7. Assess level of information and expectations regarding sexual function