It's not sexist to prefer doctor of the same sex for certain things, is it? [View all]

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Basically I've been seeing a doctor who is a female, and she's been great. She's professional and competent, all the things someone would want from their doctor. Now, I've been having some problems that I find kind of embarrassing and I can't see myself bringing these up to her. Would it be wrong to request to see a different doctor who happens to be male? Although, to be honest, even if it was an older female doctor I would probably be less uncomfortable with bringing it up. I admit, my current doctor is fairly young and very attractive, which I think also plays a role in my feelings.

I asked a couple other people about their feeling and they said they'd probably feel the same way. Only one person called me a sexist ass who needs to get over it. Part of me agrees with that sentiment. Maybe not the sexist part, but at least the part that I should be able to just get over it and act like an adult.