In this podcast, Dr Melanie Mann explores the importance of IPM training in sexual and reproductive health practice. The Consultant in Contraception and Reproductive Health and IPM's trainee talks about the relationship between the Institute of Psychosexual Medicine's seminar groups and 'real' consultations, feelings and examinations techniques that contribute to improve practices.Melanie Mann spoke to Sandy Goldbeck-Wood, the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Family Planning and Reproductive Health Care (JFPRHC), at the 2016's Institute of Psychosexual Medicine´s Annual Scientific Meeting, held in Bristol, UK.