Daisy's appointment with Dr. Frederick James was scheduled for the end of day. Apparently, Bill had convinced his wife to visit with Dr. James to see if he could help her problems with tension and stress, and Fred liked to meet with patients who had "special needs" when there were no other patients waiting.
Daisy arrived after a work day, dressed in business attire and looking very attractive. She was about five feet four inches, slim and trim, with a narrow waist and shapely legs. Her blonde hair was pulled back in a French braid, and based on the color of her eyebrows Fred guessed that Daisy was a natural blonde.
The doctor's exam room looked more like a gentleman's den with padded leather chairs and a sofa, coffee table, and his desk. One side of the room had an examination table with stirrups and lights, but the room was otherwise relaxing and comfortable.
"Yes, Mrs. Blanding," said Fred, "what brings you to my office?"
Daisy sighed and began her story of long pressure-filled work days, frustrations in her professional life, and a general sense of not being able to relax. She had tried everything she knew, including meditation and some medications, but found no relief.
Dr. James spoke, "I understand a friend of your husband's recommended me."
"Yes," replied Daisy, "that's right." "He said that you had worked with women in cases like this, and that maybe you could help."
"Perhaps I can," said Fred, "Yours is certainly not the first case like this that I have seen, and there are some avenues of treatment that could help."
Daisy went on to explain her situation and previous things she had tried, and Dr. James was a good listener, nodding and sympathizing with her while taking every chance to glance at her crossed legs and lovely face.
After hearing her story, Dr. James took off his glasses and said, "Often, such conditions as yours cannot be remedied in medical ways but require experimentation with a range of alternatives. Since you've tried some of those that I might recommend and have had no relief, let's examine one other possibility."
Daisy looked hopefully at the doctor.
He continued, "As a doctor, may I ask you about your relations with your husband? Would you describe your marriage as satisfying?"
"Oh, yes," Daisy said, "we are fine."
"Good," said Dr. James, "because home relations, including intimate relations, are often a cause of troubles that show up in other ways in our lives. And one thing that can cause tension is an unsatisfying sexual partnership."
Daisy blinked. She hadn't thought that was what the doctor meant. After all, she and Bill got along fine. But it was true that sex had not been an active part of their lives for quite some time.
The doctor went on, "It is a healthy thing for the human body to experience sexual release, and the more powerful the orgasms that better for our overall well being. So I'm glad to hear that this is not an issue in your marriage."
Daisy took a deep breath. "Well, doctor, my marriage is fine on many levels, but that part of the relationship has been rather calm for a long time."
"Ah," said Fred, "that gives us something to work on."
Daisy looked a bit surprised. "Something to work on?" she thought. What did the doctor mean?