University Teaching Hospital gynecologist, Dr Swebby Macha, says it is impossible for a doctor to get aroused by a client who is under examination. The dynamics of allowing a partner or wife to visit a gynecologist can often be influenced by cultural perceptions and traditional beliefs. For many, the idea of another man seeing their partner’s nakedness can evoke discomfort and raise questions about propriety. Cultural barriers have long played a significant role in shaping such attitudes, with some viewing the practice as inappropriate or even taboo. But Dr Macha insists that physicians “switch off” once they start examining a patient, regardless of the client’s physical features. For many women, being treated by a male gynecologist can evoke a range...