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ItWasMe · 09-09-2008, 07:39 AM

I voted 'been to male but prefer female obgyn.' But only slightly, and really only because they possess the same physical parts that I have, and probably know what it feels like for females to have bladder/yeast infections, cramping, etc.

Now that I think about it, I do prefer male. In my experience, they are a quite a bit more gentle with their touch especially that dreaded pap. When they switched from cotton tip swabs to small brushes, I saw a big difference in bedside manner male vs. female. Males are also more likely warm up their hands/instruments, less likely to jab, and are more sympathetic to pain or discomfort regarding symptoms or treatment. I almost asked a female NP once if I'd stolen her boyfriend in high school or something. I think she was having a bad day.

The exception is older men who are almost ready to retire. Not fond of their tough-old-bird manners, at all.

09-09-2008, 07:39 AM	#7 (permalink)
ItWasMe But You'll Never Prove It. Location: under your bed	I voted 'been to male but prefer female obgyn.' But only slightly, and really only because they possess the same physical parts that I have, and probably know what it feels like for females to have bladder/yeast infections, cramping, etc. Now that I think about it, I do prefer male. In my experience, they are a quite a bit more gentle with their touch especially that dreaded pap. When they switched from cotton tip swabs to small brushes, I saw a big difference in bedside manner male vs. female. Males are also more likely warm up their hands/instruments, less likely to jab, and are more sympathetic to pain or discomfort regarding symptoms or treatment. I almost asked a female NP once if I'd stolen her boyfriend in high school or something. I think she was having a bad day. The exception is older men who are almost ready to retire. Not fond of their tough-old-bird manners, at all. __________________ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . "Ok, no more truth-or-dare until somebody returns my underwear" ~ George Lopez I bake cookies just so I can lick the bowl. ~ ItWasMe Last edited by ItWasMe; 09-09-2008 at 07:42 AM..