“…Studies about nursing and men report practice challenges, such as, gender stereotypes and stigma (Cheng et al, 2018;Chiarella & Adrian, 2014;Cottingham et al, 2016;Harding, 2007Harding, , 2008Weaver et al, 2014), ambiguous professional identity (Cottingham, 2018;Wallen et al, 2014), and caring and empathy (O'Lynn & Krautscheid, 2011;Penprase et al, 2015;Sundus & Younas, 2020;Zahourek, 2016). What is evident from the literature is the challenging and problematic nature of male nurse touch, specifically the perception of sexualized touch in the provision of body care (Blackley et al, 2019;Cottingham et al, 2016;Evans, 2002;Fisher, 2009;Harding et al, 2008;MacWilliams et al, 2013;O'Lynn & Krautscheid, 2011, 2014Whiteside & Butcher, 2015;Zahourek, 2016).…”