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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsBetter see a doctor

iatronudia n- a psychological condition wherein a woman pretends to be ill in order to disrobe in front of a doctor.
I never knew it was a condition, I thought it was an advanced tactical gold-digging maneuver. I better see a doctor about it.
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Better see a doctor (Original Post)
My Good Babushka
Dec 2014
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rurallib
(64,526 posts)1. there is a word for everything, ain't there?
frogmarch
(12,250 posts)2. What's an antonym for iatronudia?
When I'm sick, I often pretend I'm well so I don't have to.
My Good Babushka
(2,710 posts)4. Gymnophobia.
Probably.
Don't be afraid, live wild and free.
frogmarch
(12,250 posts)6. Thanks.
OK, will do. 
orleans
(36,646 posts)12. ha! me too n/t
Xipe Totec
(44,466 posts)3. I have a labcoat and I work pro bono. nt
My Good Babushka
(2,710 posts)5. Wear the plague doctor's mask
and don't skimp on the leeches.
Xipe Totec
(44,466 posts)7. Is that a turn on?

If so, totally!
pinboy3niner
(53,339 posts)8. The leeches part worked for Theodoric of York, Medieval Barber

Xipe Totec
(44,466 posts)9. Who am I to challenge tradition? Leeches it is!
Whatever works!
bluedigger
(17,387 posts)10. I think for this job a working pro boner is better.
Xipe Totec
(44,466 posts)11. Bested me!