Guys in Support Hose?

[mcknis]

I am a new student in nursing and have a quick question. Well, I have many but this one is on my mind now.

I do not want anyone to think I am bashing a certain kind of people when I say this, but I have seen many homosexual guys working in the medical setting. I know this is a comfortable place for them because of all the female interaction, but is this common in almost all medical settings? For those of you that are 100% straight (which I am), have you found that the homosexuals tend to hit on you?

The main reason why I am posting today is to find out if any of you guys wear support hose? I know it sounds wierd, but I have seen many homosexual guys do it, and also older men because of blood flow problems in their lower extremities. Many a time I have heard the females discussing the topic in one of their many forums, but was unsure if you all did it, too. I always wear ankle socks or short crews and that has been great with me. What do you guys out there wear?

[JustinNJ]

I am blown away by this post. I would think someone going into the nursing profession wouldn't have such steriotypical and narrow-minded views and assumptions. First, I am a gay male. I am professional and would never 'hit on' someone whom I work with at the hosptial. Secondly, it isn't a 'gay male' or 'straight male' problem. If someone has problems with the circulation of their legs, wearing some type of support stocking is what should be done. Unless you are too 'straight' or 'cool' to avoid major future problems with your legs.

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[Tweety, BSN, RN]

I am blown away by this post. I would think someone going into the nursing profession wouldn't have such steriotypical and narrow-minded views and assumptions. First, I am a gay male. I am professional and would never 'hit on' someone whom I work with at the hosptial. Secondly, it isn't a 'gay male' or 'straight male' problem. If someone has problems with the circulation of their legs, wearing some type of support stocking is what should be done. Unless you are too 'straight' or 'cool' to avoid major future problems with your legs.

Bravo...homophobia is alive and well isn't it?