Jon had to go and give a sperm sample in Abergavenny this morning, (They can't do the relevant stuff here in Chepstow). There was an option to take a sample into them after producing it at home, but you have to get it to them within 45 minutes of ejaculating, so not really feasible (unless he'd stopped off in a layby, possibly leading to arrest!!)
Poor Jon! The exclusively female staff didn't make many allowances for him feeling embarrassed and uncertain. He was given a tiny container and led to a tiny room with one plastic chair. There were no 'reading materials' to assist, and if it wasn't difficult enough to produce the sample while sitting upright and capture it in the miniscule pot, he was further put off by the continual noise of people walking past, chatting and laughing. This was fairly loud, due to the extreme thinness of walls and door, so there was the added fear they might be about to barge in.
Kind of anti-erotic, really. Anyway, he managed and now he's home. I must admit to being amused as well as struck by the sexism of the situation. As the woman, thus far I've had only very sympathetic reactions from medical staff.
Jon's already had his blood tests, so that's the lot. Back to the GP soon for the results.....
