I saw Florence on an A&E thing, and she mentioned that kiss with Robert Reed. Years earlier, while watching Dr. Kildare, I remember one episode where Robert Reed's character was taking hormones in order to change his sex.
Dr. Kildare: "You look different?"
Robert Reed's character: "Do you think I look.....'softer'?
This comment has nothing to do with Doris Day.
When she was young, just out of high school She was talented, poor, and extremely pretty. It is probably more likely that a lot of people in the entertainment industry took advantage of her.
She also has made some conservative statements. I recall her defending Spiro Agnew after he resigned the Vice-Presidence. Probably the only person in the media to do so.