This is my doctor’s office. I know, I know. I told Dr. Von Gingivitus she needs to freshen up the place a bit. A new coat of vomit yellow paint, a proper examining table (a mechanical bull is kitschy and cool but not terribly comfortable when someone is trying to take a peek at your [...]
Recently I had my six-week postpartum checkup. I told the nurse I was still in a lot of pain (from my third-degree tears) and tried to stop sniveling like a tween whose boyfriend just dumped her. Sensing my anxiety, she kindly left the cold speculum on the tray and after a quick check said cheerily, “Well, it does look pretty [...]
I discovered this only a few months ago, but things were awkward even before this revelation. See, my doctor? He’s . . . oh, how to put this. He’s easy on the eyes. He’s close to my age, and witty and smart. We often end up having very nice chats where I feel like I [...]
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