Curious if anyone has a strong opinion on their primary care physician being the same sex vs the opposite sex as they. It has been far to many years since I have been to a regular doctor and recently got a referral for a new primary care physician. The recommended doctor is female. After some thought, I concluded that is a good thing. Maybe it is the mothering thing but with all else equal, I think at my age I have been somewhat conditioned to just say yes dear and do whatever I am told.