Oh Wait, My Doctor is a Dude?

Summary

Podcast Summary: Armstrong & Getty On Demand Episode Title: Oh Wait, My Doctor is a Dude?
Release Date: February 8, 2025
Host/Author: iHeartPodcasts

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Introduction

In the February 8, 2025 episode of Armstrong & Getty On Demand, hosts Jason Armstrong and Colleen Getty delve into the nuanced and often sensitive topic of patient preferences regarding the gender of their medical practitioners, particularly in intimate medical examinations. Joined by co-host Jack, the trio navigates through personal anecdotes, humor, and candid discussions to shed light on the complexities surrounding this subject.

Armstrong's Gynecologist Experience

The episode kicks off with Armstrong expressing her discomfort with her long-term gynecologist. She reveals, “I thought I preferred a woman. I have had the same gynecologist for 18 years and it has been a bear with me, guys. It has been a table grabbing experience every time...” (00:27). This dissatisfaction led her to seek a new gynecologist, resulting in an unexpected switch to a male doctor.

Contrasting her past experiences, Armstrong shares, “Yesterday, I had a new doctor [...] and it was the least invasive, most comfortable shaking hands afterwards situation I've ever been in” (02:28). This positive encounter reshaped her perspective, highlighting that the doctor's gender isn't the sole determinant of a comfortable medical experience.

Preferences for Doctor's Gender

The conversation shifts to broader preferences regarding a doctor's gender. Armstrong questions, “What do most women prefer? A dude or a woman?” (00:22), sparking a discussion about societal expectations and personal comfort levels.

Jack contributes by sharing his pride in his son overcoming anxiety related to medical procedures: “My son handled it well yesterday. First time in his life. I was very proud of him” (01:35), emphasizing the importance of positive medical experiences regardless of the doctor's gender.

Getty adds a humorous yet relatable perspective: “I picture every woman as a Barbie doll” (00:20), highlighting societal pressures and unrealistic standards that can influence patient experiences and expectations.

Sharing Personal Stories

The hosts exchange personal stories to illustrate diverse experiences:

• Getty's Ultrasound Experience: Getty recounts a painful ultrasound encounter with a female technician, describing it as “terrible” and introducing “a dynamic I didn't want” (04:35). This story underscores how not just gender but also professionalism and empathy play crucial roles in patient comfort.

• Jack's Doctor Preference: Jack humorously expresses his aversion to female doctors for intimate exams, stating, “I don’t want to see average people's parts naked. Touch them” (05:22), revealing a subset of patient preferences that prioritize personal comfort over professional qualifications.

• Armstrong's Husband's Misconception: Armstrong shares a funny moment where her husband misconstrued her positive experience with a male doctor as a "pleasurable private parts experience," clarifying, “No. Nope. Nothing about” (02:43). This exchange adds levity while highlighting misunderstandings that can arise around medical experiences.

Light-hearted Banter and Humor

Throughout the episode, Armstrong, Getty, and Jack infuse humor to navigate the potentially awkward topic:

• Getty quips, “The water's making the frogs gay” (06:36), referencing a playful conspiracy theory to lighten the mood.

• Armstrong jokes about jumping out the window if Jack were her gynecologist: “I could never be a doctor. If I walked in for a. For an OB GYN and Jack was my doctor, I'd jump out the window” (09:25), showcasing their camaraderie and ability to approach serious topics with humor.

Conclusions and Advice

Wrapping up the discussion, Armstrong offers practical advice to listeners: “If it's not great, keep shopping” (08:13). This reinforces the importance of seeking comfort and satisfaction in medical relationships, regardless of the doctor's gender.

Getty emphasizes professionalism over gender: “They are professionals, and they can handle it either way” (08:48). This statement advocates for focusing on a doctor's expertise and bedside manner rather than their gender.

Jack succinctly summarizes societal preferences, noting, “Anybody who would want that is a weirdo” (04:35), reflecting a mix of humor and critique on societal norms surrounding gender preferences in medical settings.

Notable Quotes

• Armstrong: “I thought I preferred a woman. I have had the same gynecologist for 18 years and it has been a bear with me, guys...” [00:27]
• Getty: “I picture every woman as a Barbie doll” [00:20]
• Jack: “Anybody who would want that is a weirdo” [04:35]
• Armstrong: “It was the least invasive, most comfortable shaking hands afterwards situation I've ever been in” [02:28]
• Getty: “I'm going to explain this to you. And I actually know a couple of OBGYNs. I'd ask him about this if you're a woman...” [07:03]

Final Thoughts

The episode concludes with a consensus that patient comfort is paramount, regardless of a doctor's gender. Through shared stories and candid discussions, Armstrong, Getty, and Jack encourage listeners to prioritize their well-being and advocate for themselves in medical settings. Their blend of humor and sincerity offers both entertainment and valuable insights, making the episode a relatable and informative listen for anyone navigating healthcare preferences.

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Timestamp References:

• 00:00 – 10:18

Note: Timestamps correspond to moments in the transcript provided, helping listeners locate specific discussions within the episode.

Transcript

[Armstrong]

Oh, wait, my doctor's a dude. It's one more thing. Armstrong and Getty.

[Getty]

One more thing.

[Jack]

Are you talking gynecologist?

[Armstrong]

I am. Do. We're getting really uncomfortable here.

[Jack]

Okay.

[Getty]

Oh, no.

[Jack]

I'll just sit back with my feet in the stirrups and try to relax.

[Getty]

I picture every woman as a Barbie doll.

[Jack]

What? What do most women prefer? A dude or a woman?

[Armstrong]

So I thought I preferred a woman. I have had the Same gynecologist for 18 years and it has been a bear with me, guys. It has been a table grabbing experience every time where I'm just like this. Yeah. Yes. I. I texted my friend yesterday because I had an appointment and I was like, just pray for me because this is awful. And she's like, really? I don't even. This isn't even a thing for me. I'm like, oh, no, it's a thing for me.

[Jack]

Do you have any reason why without being too graphic or personal.

[Armstrong]

I do have a reason.

[Jack]

Is it. Well, I guess, is it psychological? Like, my son has got so much anxiety about these sorts of things that it. Everything's a table grabbing experience, or is it something physically different about you?

[Armstrong]

It's both.

[Jack]

Okay.

[Armstrong]

But I'm. I'm also just a terrible medical patient. Like shots, all that stuff. Like, I'm. Lay me down because I'm gonna pass out. I have tattoos and piercings all over the place. But if you come at me with a syringe, I'm checking out.

[Jack]

Yeah. My son handled it well yesterday. First time in his life. I was very proud of him.

[Armstrong]

Good.

[Jack]

First time with all his sensory issues. He had no problem getting a shot. He just did it. Wow. Yeah. Really? He's awesome.

[Armstrong]

You know what? That's. Once he hits that. That threshold, keep him there because that's. Yeah, that's really important.

[Jack]

Having that experience once will make a huge difference.

[Armstrong]

Right.

[Jack]

For the future. Fear. But anyway, back to your privates.

[Armstrong]

Well, no, hey, thank you for whatever reason. And I'm not like, I'm not a pain. Doesn't really bother me. But for what? When it comes to medical stuff, dental and medical, I have big issues. So for the last 18 years, I've had the same doctor and it has been a. An awful experience. So I had a new doctor yesterday. It was a man. And the greatest experience I've ever had. I'm not saying that. Sexual.

[Jack]

Yeah. Don't ever be too good an experience. Or we're into a different category here.

[Armstrong]

No. And you know what? Okay. Also side note, my husband said this to me, he was like, I've like, read that there's a pleasurable experience when you have that done. Like a pap smear done. No, that's a lie.

[Getty]

Okay, let's just settle this now. But I've known and lived with plenty of women through my life, and I ain't heard that one.

[Armstrong]

Okay, well, for whatever reason, he thought there might be. And I set that straight real quick.

[Jack]

I was like, okay, so he was a little. Because he had heard that.

[Armstrong]

Yeah. And he was like.

[Jack]

And he thought a dude gave you a pleasurable private parts experience. I'm not digging this.

[Armstrong]

That's exactly what happened. He was like, well, wait, your doctor was a guy? And you know, I've read that these are pleasure. No. Nope. Nothing about.

[Jack]

I don't know. Let me text him real quick. We're texting buddies now.

[Armstrong]

Yeah. Hey, what's. Yeah, what's up, doc?

[Getty]

I made my doctor kiss me on the mouth before my colonoscopy. Yeah, it was so great.

[Armstrong]

Right? He finished with me and I was like, that's it? Really? No. So I. I've. I've had an awful experience. It was a male doctor. He was great. But I really struggle with the fact that he was a guy prior to the appointment. So I don't know if this is like. Actually, I just realized this all just hit me in the face how dumb this podcast topic is because how upset are you guys when a girl is the one that has to make you cough?

[Jack]

I don't want a woman doing that. I have a guy doctor. No, I'd rather not. Yeah, I'd rather not have a woman involved in my privates at all.

[Getty]

Oh, yeah, I had. It was a miserable experience. I had some fairly severe pain that turned out to be nothing. Long story. But, um, they had to do an ultrasound of various nether regions. The Netherlands. And. And it was a model hot 30 year old married gal and me in a state of. Of not readiness and just miserableness. And it was terrible. It introduced a dynamic I didn't want. It was fine. I dealt with it. I'm a. But I'd run this man, as they say.

[Jack]

But yeah, if you had the choice.

[Armstrong]

Really.

[Jack]

Oh, without a doubt. Anybody who would want that is a weirdo. And I have a friend. She was. She worked in a doctor's office and she was. She's attractive now, but she was very attractive when she was younger. And patients would regularly say, I don't want her dupe male patients. Please don't. I don't want her for Stuff down around the groin or region.

[Armstrong]

This is fascinating to me. Okay, so because he was a cop.

[Joe]

I don't care either way because it's medical. It just takes out any sexiness. You know, you're just getting. I don't. I can't be aroused in a medical office first.

[Jack]

I'm not going to get aroused.

[Getty]

There's zero getting aroused in this situation.

[Jack]

Chance of that, but I just. I'd rather not if I got my choice. Or I could go the other direction. I got. I don't want her. She's got to be under 25 in cheerleader uniform. That's the only way we're going to do.

[Armstrong]

All right, very good.

[Getty]

Then there are going to be issues.

[Armstrong]

Okay, well then you'll be standing at attention. Right.

[Jack]

I had one medical thing and I won't explain why, but. And it was a woman. I got there and it was a woman and it was specifically about. Am I dead? Here I am. Did something.

[Getty]

We're all dead. Maybe a bomb went off. Hello, we're back.

[Armstrong]

Okay, interesting.

[Jack]

I had a medical thing where it was specifically that area and they had to like really give it the once over. And it was a young woman and I thought, this is the worst. This is the only time in my life I've ever had to have this done. And it's a woman. Fantastic. Like Joe said, it was fine. It was, it was over. But if I get to choose, by far, give me a 70 year old.

[Armstrong]

Dude, that's so weird. Okay, so I think there's a big difference here because for me, when I found out my doctor was a guy, I was mortified.

[Jack]

But would do you prefer he's attractive or unattractive or does it make no difference?

[Armstrong]

Oh, dude, he was smoking hot.

[Jack]

Really?

[Armstrong]

Oh yeah, smoking hot.

[Jack]

Has a good job.

[Armstrong]

Obviously gay though, which is fine. All of them are.

[Jack]

All of them are. Wait, really? All of them?

[Armstrong]

What? A lot of the really good looking guys like guys.

[Jack]

Oh, okay.

[Getty]

It's just the hormones in the water. Frogs have both sets of genitalia.

[Armstrong]

The water's making the frogs gay.

[Jack]

Are you crazy? Women's turned them gay.

[Armstrong]

No. Well, also a possibility.

[Getty]

They tried and they tried but there's just no winning. So they thought, you know.

[Armstrong]

But he gave thing he was so sweet and like. And dance probably.

[Jack]

Here.

[Armstrong]

I didn't ask. I didn't ask him to.

[Getty]

I'm going to explain this to you. And I actually know a couple of OBGYNs. I'd ask him about this if you're a woman and. Cause that sort of discomfort and maybe not aren't quite as attentive to your patient's comfort as you should be. It's a different dynamic than if you're a dude doing that. If you're a dude doing that, you're a monster.

[Jack]

Yeah.

[Getty]

You know what I mean?

[Armstrong]

So. Okay. The reason that I'm. I brought this whole thing up.

[Jack]

Cause any pain? I know my way around that area.

[Armstrong]

Yeah.

[Getty]

All right.

[Armstrong]

You know, sometimes I just want to lay down and die.

[Jack]

I was just wondering if it's a benefit to being a. But I guess you own the parts, so you should know.

[Armstrong]

Here's my deal. I have had the same OB GYN since I was 16, and it has been a painful, awful experience every single time. And it was a woman. And then yesterday, I had a new doctor. It was a dude, gay man. And it was. It was the least invasive, most comfortable shaking hands afterwards situation I've ever been in.

[Getty]

Word to the wise for the women's. If it's not great, keep shopping.

[Joe]

Yeah.

[Armstrong]

Yeah.

[Jack]

There you go.

[Armstrong]

Yeah. You guys. You guys summed it up. Thank you.

[Getty]

Jack, would you like to say anything horrifically inappropriate before we end the podcast or.

[Jack]

I'm surprised. It's never come up in a doctor's office where they ask you if you'd prefer a male or a female. I got to believe most people have a preference.

[Armstrong]

No, they. They asked me if I would mind if it was a man.

[Jack]

Well, I think it for me. Did they. They ask, would you prefer a man or a woman to be doing this?

[Armstrong]

Yeah.

[Getty]

But then, I mean, weird. 80 of the time they asked for the other sex, then they might think maybe we just ought to fire Jim or Jenny or whatever, and it's.

[Armstrong]

It.

[Getty]

Because they are professionals, and they can handle it either way.

[Armstrong]

Yeah, but if. If the patient goes, oh, I'd like a female.

[Jack]

Yeah. With that tone of voice.

[Armstrong]

Are you. Well, yeah, but are you putting the physician in some weird situation if the patient's a pervert?

[Jack]

Yeah, I suppose.

[Armstrong]

Anyway, so there's my gynecology story, guys.

[Getty]

And a lovely story it was.

[Jack]

I could never be a doct. I just. I don't want to see average people's parts naked. Touch them.

[Armstrong]

I could never be a doctor. If I walked in for a. For an OB GYN and Jack was my doctor, I'd jump out the window.

[Jack]

But even just, like, dealing with their feet or, you know, I got this thing under my arm or whatever. I don't know how doctors do that.

[Armstrong]

Hey, Jack, I got this growth right right, Jack?

[Jack]

Do they start that way, or does it. Do they get desensitized over the years of being a doctor? I wonder, do you think you start medical school as you're just the sort of person that you're not, you know, oohed out by the human body?

[Getty]

There's. There's growing into that like any career, I think.

[Jack]

I would imagine, Joe, you have a.

[Armstrong]

Medical problem and you walk in and all of a sudden it's Dr. Jack. What do you do?

[Jack]

Oh, come on.

[Getty]

Number one, what kind of medical are you running over here exactly?

[Jack]

Kind of hospitalizes.

[Joe]

You know, I just got this cataract removed my right eye, and they made me drop my pants. Now I'm suspicious.

[Armstrong]

Was it Dr. Jack?

[Joe]

Well, I guess that's it.