David Sedaris would like to clear the air about prostate exams
After a friend divulged perhaps too much information, humorist David Sedaris considers the ramifications of over-sharing – and wrong assumptions.
David Sedaris wanted to address concerns surrounding prostate exams. During a dinner conversation about doctors, his friend Cristina revealed she had a prostate exam scheduled for the next Tuesday. Initially, Sedaris would have dismissed her statement as a mistake, but now recognized her courage. He recalled their initial meeting, where Cristina had chosen to share this personal information when ready.
The men at the table groaned, aware of the discomfort and invasiveness of the exam. Sedaris' boyfriend questioned why only prostate cancer was mentioned, prompting a discussion on transgender individuals and their prostate health. Sedaris reflected on the societal implications of removing prostates, imagining a world with fewer elderly fathers and fewer adult diaper sales.
Despite his initial hesitation, Sedaris felt grateful for Cristina's bravery. When she clarified she was actually having a colonoscopy, Sedaris acknowledged her mistake, pondering the impact of tokenism in discussions about trans individuals.
Written by urgent.news from CBS News's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
This story
This is one outlet's version. Read the fullest account.
