I don't rush to the doc for just any little thing and I'm relatively healthy, but I'm not shy, macho or stupid...if I trust the doctor, I don't mind exams...even THOSE exams, (and I have twice been prodded by women doctors). Not that it's fun, but there is far worse. I have had two sigmoidoscopies, and about due for another.

I am just as strong as I need to be...*smile*...Why, I don't even mind the dentist...until I get the bill!