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Men may dominate when it comes to most medical specialties—there are twice as many male doctors in the U.S. as female, according to the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation—but there is one field where women rule. Over 85 percent of obstetricians and gynecologists are women, according to the American Medical Association. Makes sense, right? Who better to understand how your female anatomy works than someone with the same plumbing?

But we talked to real women who say not to discount men in the gynecology department. Want proof? Check out these ladies who not only adore their male ob-gyns but wouldn’t have it any other way: “He's easy to talk to. He's not judgemental. He takes the time to explain things to me. He talks to me about his family. I don't feel like I'm just a patient to him. When I had a V-BAC [vaginal birth after cesarean section] with my second son, he came into my hospital room to congratulate me. If I'm ever at the hospital and he's there, he comes and visits me. I'm actually sad this is my last baby because it means I won't see him on a regular basis.” —Amy L., 32, Lakeville, MN “I’m just going to say it: He’s smoking hot. Yes, I know I’m talking about the man who delivered my daughter and checks my lady parts for disease. I don’t care. He’s a great doctor but his looks make the appointment something I genuinely look forward to. Plus, he has the sexiest accent! I’ve never told my husband about my little crush and I’d never act on it. Life is short, so if the choice is between a hot gynecologist and a not-hot one, why not get a little fun where you can? Plus, I’m always super-frisky after an appointment, which my husband enjoys even if he doesn’t get why.” —Anonymous “When I was 20, I got diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Understandably I was terrified, depressed, and anxious. But the man who did my ovarian surgeries and follow-up care was absolutely incredible. He listened to me more than a lot of female doctors ever have and was super-understanding and patient with all my fears. He was a great support system when I was feeling overwhelmed and alone with my illness. I’ll be forever grateful to him for getting me through such a tough time in my life.” —Charlotte N., 29, Austin, TX “I found my male ob-gyn through the recommendation of the nurses [I knew] that worked in women’s health. I’m a nurse myself and have worked with many doctors so when they said he was the best, I believed them. And they were so right! I love him because he’s very smart and cautious. He listens to me and doesn’t brush off my concerns and he always explains the reasoning behind everything which helps me worry a lot less. This was especially helpful with my last pregnancy. I developed HELLP syndrome, a type of preeclampsia, which is pretty rare, but because of his position as the chief of staff in a large hospital, he was experienced and calm and knew exactly how to help me. He saved both me and my baby from what could have been a very dangerous situation.” —Liz P., 38, Salt Lake City, UT What you should—and shouldn't—be doing to keep your lady parts in good shape:

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“I have had two male gynecologists that I’ve adored. My first doc treated me from age 18 up until 30. He was always so amazing, kind, and knowledgeable. I cried when I had to switch practices. It was harder than some break-ups I’ve been through! My second and current male doc took me awhile to warm up to, especially given my close relationship with my first ob-gyn. The new doc is very no-nonsense, which at first I was nervous about, but I have ended up appreciating him. He doesn’t mess around, which was perfect since my pregnancy ended up being high risk. I knew I was in good hands.” —Kasandra R., 32, West Babylon, NY “Seriously, my doctor is one of the best ob-gyns ever! At first I was seriously freaked, but he’s so reassuring and knowledgeable. When I moved states, my first priority was finding a new doctor. I worried I could never find anyone as good but I actually love my new doctor—and he’s a man, too. I love them both and I do not care that they are male. You don’t have to have a vagina to know how to take care of one.” —Rachel G., 30, Salt Lake City, UT “My ob-gyn is so much more than a doctor to me. He has actually saved my life three separate times. The first two times were during childbirth. I have a condition that makes me bleed out and can be deadly if not caught right away. The third time was when I was diagnosed and treated for cancer. I am so grateful for everything he’s done for me that I routinely take him home-baked treats to say thank you. But honestly, I owe that man way more than just cookies.” —Emily S., 33, Longmont, CO “The very first ob-gyn I ever saw was male. I was 20 and newly pregnant and terrified. He was so great at answering my questions and really put me at ease. I saw him through my first pregnancy and later, through years of infertility. I will always be so grateful that he took the time to talk to a young, scared girl and really get to know me. He always advocated for me in every way that he could and he made me feel like a person instead of just another patient.” —Michelle S., 35, Omaha, NE “My ob-gyn looks just like Eddie Vedder from Pearl Jam. That may or may not have influenced my decision to stay with him. But I really did love Pearl Jam and the 90’s, just saying!” —Sara L., 40, Edmonds, WA

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“After a terrible experience with a male doctor—I had a miscarriage and he treated it like it was no big deal—I was nervous to go to another. But when I did become pregnant again, I switched to my current ob-gyn and he’s been amazing. He made sure that I had weekly lab work done and an early ultrasound to help ease my fears about another miscarriage. He also let me talk and cry about my prior miscarriage and was very understanding. But the best part was that he was able to figure out why I had miscarried—something my other doctor wasn’t even willing to look into. I would have miscarried again had it not been for my current doctor.” —Carlie P., 29, Godfrey, IL “At first I would only see female ob-gyns because I believed the stereotype that only creepy, gross men would want to do that job. But then I had a horrible female ob-gyn who just made me feel uncomfortable and awkward and assumed that my fourth pregnancy was an accident that should have been prevented. I dreaded going in for my check-ups with her so I finally gave in and went to a male ob-gyn who had been recommended by a few friends, and he was totally awesome! He is a super nice family guy with kids of his own and not creepy at all. I was so grateful to finally go to someone who wasn't judging me for my big family and could appreciate the joy of having kids. My only regret is I didn't find him eight years earlier!” —Sabrina W., 40, Denver, CO

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“Most of my adult life I've only had female ob-gyns, but when we moved to a new state I took a chance on a male doctor. I was super-nervous and got the giggles during the exam (which was so embarrassing). But he wasn’t phased at all. He was very confident and took me seriously. He truly cared and listened to both what I was saying and the feelings behind what I was saying. His confidence in me made me feel more confident in my own abilities to trust and understand my own body.” —Shelly S., 32, Fenton, MO “I have a male ob-gyn. And while he knows his stuff, the main reason I love him is that he's hilarious. He actually had me laughing while pushing during my son's birth—you know someone is funny if they can make you laugh through that!” —Jessica F., 34, Montgomery, AL “My doctor is a man but he’s one of the most kind, caring, and gentle people I’ve ever met. Plus, he’s an awesome listener and always takes time to listen to all of my concerns. It really showed me that gender really doesn’t have anything to do with someone’s skill as a doctor.” —Angela H., 27, Iowa City, IA

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