ABSTRACT
Many people think that you can talk to your doctor about anything. But, as doctors who train medical students, we have found some obstacles. First, there are a lot of medical students who are nervous or uncomfortable talking about sex and sexuality with their patients. Second, there are a number of reasons why patients may not feel 100 percent comfortable raising sexual concerns with their physicians. Our hope is to train new doctors to be the kind of physician with whom patients feel comfortable and talk openly. The relationship between doctors and patients can provide a foundation for innovative prevention and education efforts in order to ensure sexual health, education, and rights in African American communities.
