The Good Looking Gyno

Since I can't find a way to say this without sounding like a cheap glamour mag, I'll just go ahead and say that my gynecologist is hot. It's embarrassing, really, because one minute I'm sitting in his office talking about peri menopause, periods and mood swings, and the next I'm up on the table buck naked.

It's not what he's doing that makes him sexy. (Because let's face it, pap smears are about as erotic as accidentally slicing your finger while grating cheese for your kids' lunches - and there's no food reward afterwards. "Hooray! Speculum's out! Here's a pizza!")

What makes my doctor so appealing is, well, he's very appealing: European accent, Mediterranean skin, strong jaw line, deep brown eyes, skillful hands. What's not to like?

But it's more than his physical attraction - it's his confidence. He's extremely sure of himself without being too cocky. He has a great sense of humor.

While he was down south, he was jabbering about his trip up North. "A boys outing!" he exclaimed. You should go on one, too!"

"A boys outing?" I laughed. "Wouldn't my husband be jealous?"

"A girls' outing," he corrected himself. "You said you feel overwhelmed at times. Nothing wrong with taking a break. It's better than therapy."

"Really?" I chatted back. "Did you study psychology along with your PhD in Girl Parts?"

"I have a degree in 'Surrounded by Women," he replied, not skipping a beat, "And trust me - I know all about them. You're not all that different from men."

I had to wonder if he was a real OB Gyn. After all, he was eye-level with my vagina yet comparing me to the penis bearing set.

But I got what he was saying and let him finish... both the talking and the exam.

"On my last adventure we charted a yacht for a whole week. Just the guys - no worrying about saying the wrong thing to our wives. No delicate feelings to navigate. We only had to think of ourselves."

"What makes the 'only think of ourselves' part different from any other point in a guy's life?" I joked back.

He answered, "Well, if YOU were on the boat, I wouldn't worry about hurting your feelings. You don't seem to be the sensitive type."

"How can you tell?" I replied.

"Because I just did a pap and a cervix exam and you didn't wince once," he answered, standing up and taking off his gloves.

I had to smile.

"You're pretty funny. I am going to assume that you're as smart as you are a wise ass."

"Smarter," he responded, before man-handling my breasts and pronouncing me perfectly healthy.

It wasn't exactly your typical gynecological exam. But it was humorous. When dealing with uncomfortable visits, that's enough reason to keep a doctor. (And my ob gyn does have an excellent reputation. Yeah for that!)

* George Clooney image found here

Posted by Andrea Frazer


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