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According to my patient Virginia:
Write a book about sex for older people! I’m comfortable talking about it, but most of us aren’t, but we should be–we have so many questions!
(Of course right after I post about patients not wanting to see a male student, Virginia was incredibly warm and welcoming, totally open to talking about everything.)
(Of course right after Virginia I was politely asked to leave by the next patient.)
Medicine “below the waist” will always be awkward, depending on the participants. Guys used to give ME the “oh, no - its a girl” look when it came time for rectal exams or to put in a Foley. I don’t blame them. I probably would have given YOU that look if you were at my gyno visit. Just take it as a compliment - people who aren’t comfortable with you (before they know your professional, compassionate side) are just saying they think you’re cute and it makes them embarrassed.
Great perspective, Dr. Val. Thanks!