Do women find male nurses attractive?

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So I'm a young, single, heterosexual male nurse, and I'm well aware that I'm somewhat of a minority, as most nurses are female, and the ones that aren't, are often gay (yes, I know that is just a silly stereotype, and there's nothing wrong with being gay, but that's beside my point).

Thing is, I'm not even remotely feminine- I have a beard, I listen to heavy metal, I climb mountains, I work out, etcetera. But I get paranoid that most people probably perceive me as a little "girly" or "possibly homosexual", when I talk about being a nurse. I feel especially insecure about my masculinity when I'm walking home wearing my uniform past some heavy set dudes doing roadworks or construction or something "manly". Sometimes, I've even lied about studying nursing at uni- I've sometimes said I'm studying engineering, to seem more masculine.

I'm not ashamed of being a nurse- I'm damn proud! But I feel a little insecure due to the silly non-masculine stereotypes associated with my career choice. I'm also single and looking for a girlfriend, but I sense that women might think I'm gay, or unmanly, due to my profession. Maybe I'm just being paranoid.

Anyway, my main question is- ladies, do you find male nurses attractive? Do you like the idea of a man taking care of you? Or does it seem unmanly and unattractive?

Regards - Sykadia

On 8/17/2016 at 5:01 PM, roser13 said:

Are you seriously asking females if they "like" a man taking care of them?? As in being attracted to a manly nurse? (Which, by the way, has no place in the discussion of appropriate nursing care.)

In my opinion, male nurses put way too much thought into their gender/genitalia.

easy there, don't generalize.

I'm a male nurse and I've never given that a thought, because it's not relevant to my job.

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Mostly gay men as male nurses, eh? Have a source for that bit of research?

I'm a man with a resume like a sampler platter, and most recently it says "traveling ER nurse." No one suspects me of being gay, my wife seems to find me attractive, and many times patients remark that they like seeing more men in nursing. I'm big enough that, especially some psych, patients joke about not needing "security" and they'll behave. With my varied background I'm able to relate to a large cross-section of people, and I look at some problems differently than nurses who just grew up from grade school to nursing school.

Enjoy your career, dude. If I was single like you I'd be all over traveling--pick places where there's rock climbing and some of your other hobbies and meet people who do what you like doing.

My friends--male or female--like me because of who I am, and not because of what I do. (Except they do tend to like my experience in construction...) That's why your (worthwhile) friends will like you too: because of who you are.

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No, your passion to be a nurse will not take your manhood away. I personally didn't think that a male nurse makes a terrible partner in life. My man is a nurse. He so masculine, and he is like a woman (like my mom) when he takes care of me and family. I'm far from a dependent person. He and I take care of each other. I will not trade him for someone else. In fact, I encourage my friends to date male nurses...Different breed of males. ?

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On 8/17/2016 at 2:58 PM, Sykadia said:

Hi

So I'm a young, single, heterosexual male nurse, and I'm well aware that I'm somewhat of a minority, as most nurses are female, and the ones that aren't, are often gay (yes, I know that is just a silly stereotype, and there's nothing wrong with being gay, but that's beside my point).

Thing is, I'm not even remotely feminine- I have a beard, I listen to heavy metal, I climb mountains, I work out, etcetera. But I get paranoid that most people probably perceive me as a little "girly" or "possibly homosexual", when I talk about being a nurse. I feel especially insecure about my masculinity when I'm walking home wearing my uniform past some heavy set dudes doing roadworks or construction or something "manly". Sometimes, I've even lied about studying nursing at uni- I've sometimes said I'm studying engineering, to seem more masculine.

I'm not ashamed of being a nurse- I'm damn proud! But I feel a little insecure due to the silly non-masculine stereotypes associated with my career choice. I'm also single and looking for a girlfriend, but I sense that women might think I'm gay, or unmanly, due to my profession. Maybe I'm just being paranoid.

Anyway, my main question is- ladies, do you find male nurses attractive? Do you like the idea of a man taking care of you? Or does it seem unmanly and unattractive?

Regards - Sykadia

Who cares? God this post reeks of beta.

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Your profession is irrelevant when a woman finds you attractive. When your eyes like what they see, you've little control who you're going to fall in love with. I hope it's reciprocated. Just stay out of married people.

When there is a fire in the groin for a married woman, stay out of bed---you stay out of trouble. The fire in the groin is fun until the reality sinks in.??

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I’m having a hard time believing this isn’t a troll. How can a guy be so insecure he lies about being an engineer major instead of nursing?

If you’re for real- women smell that insecurity a mile away. No beard or “manly” activities is going to fool them.

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I'm a handsome young male nurse with tattoos and muscles and I constantly get hit on and women find it extremely attractive.

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I went on a date with a male nurse because I thought the fact that he was a nurse was so charming. We're getting married in Maui in April, lol. No one will not find you attractive because of the line of work you do. Nurses are hot!

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I'm indifferent with the professions.. I only care with his personality. Whether he's a nurse or non health care professionals, it doesn't really matter. But as a nurse, I would prefer a non-nurse partner because I'm interested in learning the working life outside nursing.. But that's just me.. Everyone is different. I'm hoping you'll find the right partner for you.

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I am a nurse. I am male. I am straight. I have been hit on from patients to nurses to female Drs. Outside of the office I have no difficulty with the stereotype. Those who know have never mentioned it except to tell me about an illness or ask a medical question. I often wear my scrubs home. At the end of the day I am often too tired to change. I have never had anyone mention anything. Hold your head up. The fact that there are gay male nurses is no more than gay cops and firemen. By the way I free climb cliffs, fly helicopters, and taught ballroom dancing. Do what brings you joy. Don’t worry about what anyone else may or may not think of your sexual identity. It isn’t manly.

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