Yes, I compiled it myself, largely based on things the volunteer mentioned certain people saying they were glad someone had mentioned before passing. Like "my dad said he wanted a wake with lots of whiskey and ham rolls. So that's what we served, and I felt so much better knowing that's what he wanted," plus any horror stories I heard from friends.

And back on topic of my weird (non fingernail-related) skin condition, I finally got a Dr's appt on Aug 21st. Nothing like quick and easy appointment scheduling. I've had 2 GP/Gyn's leave the same practice in the last years. But finding a new Dr is so friggin exhausting. So I'll be seeing a NP because I'm quite set on a woman who is familiar with working with lady parts. So not down with male GYNs. *shudder*

So not down with male GYNs. *shudder*

See, I feel kinda bad about this, because I know there are plenty of awesome male GYNs, but... (My old roommate went to one when she had a huge ovarian cyst that had to come out, and she said he reminded her of Bill Cosby. She couldn't decide if that made it better or worse...)

So not down with male GYNs. *shudder*

I really don't care one way or the other.

My male OBGYN was awesome. I wish he was in MA instead of RI.

I prefer female GYNs. When a man is down there, I want it to be a lot more fun.

I prefer my male GYN to my female GP doing a pelvic exam. He's way better at it, because, specialist! Also, I take advantage of the fact that women prefer female GYNs on the whole, so he's the easiest doc in the practice to get an appointment with.

Have had both. One of each that were excellent, and one of each that I wouldn't go back to.

My one experience with a male doctor doing a pelvic was with a resident. I don't think he was all that familiar with the equipment. (Mine or the speculum.) It was really uncomfortable and painful and his supervising doctor had to step in and insert the speculum. I felt horrible afterwards.

For some reason, I made another appointment for my well woman checkup with a resident this week. It was a woman, but again, there was lots of adjusting going on. It wasn't painful but, the more she had to adjust, the more tense I got.

I think I have been spoiled by my own GP who does it all so easily. I never feel a thing.

Men docs women docs lady bits boobies--whatevs. Whoever makes it so that I hurt less and die later with the least amount of tears--that's mostly my goal.

I'm never thrilled with someone checking out my magical ladyparts (Tim excepted, but he ain't a doctor), so I really don't think a male OB/GYN would make me any more uncomfortable than my female OB/GYN.