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As an almost-seventy year old, I haven't been reading much information on this subject (ad nauseum, as a letter writer suggested) but count me as someone who thoroughly enjoyed this article and Mary Beth's style of writing. Maybe reading something like this at midnight, the content seems more humorous than while doing so during the hectic hours of the day, but I am flummoxed as to why anyone would denigrate MB's style. Every article written does not necessarily have to contain earth shattering information to be deemed worthy of reading and furthermore, I considered this particular essay to be extremely entertaining (and yes, even informative for the young mother)
I, too, am associated with family members in the medical profession, including a retired OB-Gyn physician husband and I, a nurse. It could be that I'm not that defensive when it comes to not-so-kind remarks about doctors but even after rereading Mary Beth's article, I didn't find her comments accusatory--just that her doctor's remarks were more matter-of-factly indifferent. And believe me, I've seen many capable but indifferent physicians in my lifetime.
Although I cannot say I was as over-the-top dedicated to sex as was MB, I thoroughly enjoyed this article. If that means I'm not a good example of judging entertaining or informative writing, then so be it.
