Originally Posted by
VagalTone
my totm suggestion was actually a joke about that vague belief or suspition that some women have, which only makes my task a little bit more difficult. Trust me it is not pleasant to perform smear tests, i would be happy if no patient required that. There are also many perverts of course, and although it is sad, we can also joke about that. In fact, joking is a very good coping mechanism
Edit: most doctors dont like to perform smear tests, gynecologic examinations. You find all kinds of unpleasant odors and is also somewhat embarrasing for a doctor, specially if the patient is embarrased, but that's something we learn to do with professionalism, and according to the unique personality of the patient.
That said, i think my totm suggestion was perhaps a subconscious attempt to deal in a more relaxed and funny way with something that every complete doctor should know how to do - a smear test. I apologize if it seemed rude or misogyny. I wouldnt really waste a lucid doing that, i have enough in waking life lol