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LOL... Try as I might, I couldn't explain it better. Well done Emergent! Dany

Hi OUxPhys, This was a poor choice of words on my part and I do apologize for that. Perhaps I should have said instead that having an intact foreskin makes masturbation more convenient or easier. Dany

cynical-RN, As mentioned before, the Canadian Urology Association no longer recommended the routine circumcision of male infant. You can read their conclusions in their official guidelines here (which was updated in 2017): https://www.cua.o...

Hi again, You're the one who brought up the cheese factory, no me. And while I will concede there are some benefits associated to circumcision, they come with a slew of unnecessary risks as well. Have you ever seen a botched circumcision? I hav...

Say what, now? I am sorry cynical-RN, but I cannot tell if you are making a joke here or if you are actually serious. Yes, smegma will eventually accumulated under the foreskin if uncleaned but it would take days (note the plural form) for it to...

I was wondering just when circumcision would make its appearance in this tread. I guess it was bound to happen. I understand AN is mostly U. S. - centric and, for reasons beyond me, it is still a common practice. I am from Canada and I can say...

Hello Satori77, I don't think the issue is whether men deserve modesty or not. Many men are modest, despite what you or anyone else may have observed (and those who say they aren't are likely lying). But, social conditioning makes them believe that...

This is only a wild guess but, if it's something you've heard - rather than read - could you have misheard it? "Mieux" is very similar sounding to "milieu" (if spoken rapidly). And "milieu de vie" makes more sense in job interview. This would refer t...

carti, Being embarrassed because a health professional is of a different gender is not bogus. It is human nature. Trust is not based on logic and rational choices, but rather on gut instincts. Comfort level is definitely a deciding factor. That i...

I am sorry hherrn but I disagree with your first paragraph there. It would seems to me that you are promoting a gender bias. If it is "reality" for a woman to no be comfortable with a man involved in her gynecologic exam (and presumably able to ensu...

Hello trytounderstand, I certainly commend your courage in voicing your concerns here. However, brace yourself for some heavy-duty backlash. You are certainly going against the grain and your comments, however well meant, will not be well received....

Thank you Jeastridge, for your article. It is well worth mentioning that what we think is best isn't always what's best for someone else. Dany

The advices given by NotReady4PrimeTime are pretty good. But don't underestimate the usefulness of a TFSA. Any extra income should first go into it, then RRSP. Dany

Hello jive turkey, I'm glad to see some nurses are thinking of the patients in that regard. Too bad you seem to be the only one doing it in this thread so far. For what it's worth, thank you. Dany

Hello JWFeell, No, you were not being overly sensitive at all as far as I know. Privacy is expected (except in some circumstances) when one uses the toilet. Even as a patient. And while I can see the impetus for your nurse(s) wanting to check on y...

Hello nvmomof2, I'm not going to claim any specific knowledge or experience but, if you and your spouse are worried about you becoming pregnant again, why not look into emergency contraceptive pills? It is effective up to 5 days after having sex. Da...

Hello WheatGerm, Sometimes, people define themselves - what they are worth, if you will - by comparing what they do (how, and how well) with others. I have seen many individuals elevating themselves by putting down others. It's not pretty but, when...

Thank you for your comments (and concerns), Elvish. It's hard to feel slighted or wronged when you lack the proper context to refer to. As I said, I've always assumed it was part of a "normal" assessment. Not that I allow it very often, but that'...

I'm not sure if I can make a meaningful contribution here but, speaking from experience as an uncircumcised male, every physical examination I have had in which I allowed my genitals to be assessed involved retracting my foreskin. And for the most pa...

... And here I thought this was a not-so-serious thread topic. Guess I'm wrong. Aesthetic considerations aside, I'd certainly urge caution to anyone wanting to offer to trim any hair from a patient's body. Certainly make sure you have their consen...

That was actually cool! I wonder if many other similar words could be explain like that... Thank you for the link, Nurse Leigh :) D.

Or better yet, throw it at him... D.

Could this have something to do with the differences from how men and women socialize?

Holy cow! I hope the patient wasn't too badly injured by this... D.

Hello NormaSaline, I don't think this would be a good idea. I have no doubt you mean well for your friend but you may being doing her a huge disfavor by giving information to the care provider which you obtained in confidence from your friend (or ho...