Guess I will play male with ED, - Like some eyecandy too

Sorry, but I mentioned a while back about ED = erectile dysfunction, so saying that you want to play a male with ED and wanting some "eyecandy" is incredibly funny.
Well, guess you had to be there...in my mind...when I thought it.
Back on topic: I always thought it was interesting to hear from those that stick with a single sex in RPGs that offer a choice. There's certainly nothing wrong with doing so, of course, as you have to play what you enjoy. What I mean is that I've heard from people who are adamant they would never play a character of the opposite sex, that they wouldn't be able to "get into it". Playing a different race, in an imaginary world, full of magic or future tech is okay, but simply putting oneself into the shoes of the opposite sex is too difficult a step. Is anyone thinking along those lines when choosing a specific sex or is it just all about the look?