Today’s Exam

I had an unexpected work physical today. Company decided to require a yearly physical for all employees. In the past, we just had to do a yearly health questionnaire. I thought it was going to be a very basic exam. Doc went thru the normal stuff and I thought he was done. Then he said, “They are requiring a prostate exam for all males, so if you would roll over onto your left side and bring your knees to your chest.”

It didn’t last long and honestly I didn’t even feel him palpate the prostate. It was kind of weird. I work in the clinic side by side with the doctor that performed the exam. It was the first time a non-play exam gave me an erection.

... I work in the clinic side by side with the doctor that performed the exam. It was the first time a non-play exam gave me an erection.

So a coworker, that you see and work with every day, saw you get an erection due to him touching you... That's a new level of awkwardness!

I wouldn’t have minded. Maybe give him a hint

Did the doctor examine you penis and testicles as well?

Hello JP

I would like to hear how the whole exam was done. Was the doctor in the room when you undressed. When during the exam did you get erection. Did he say any about your erecting?

I am wondering how much lead time you had before the exam - did you hear about it that morning? Ten minutes before? Was it done at work? Did everyone complain or discuss it afterwards?

Sounds odd. Especially with no other examination of the area downstairs. Completely unprofessional for a physician who is a co-worker to be examining colleagues. Sounds questionable conduct. Who examined him if it’s a compulsory work requirement?

Also under the law, US Employment Law mandates that an employer cannot make you undergo a medical examination without your consent unless it’s after an offer of employment. Any other request is unlawful so I’d speak with an attorney, seems they are acting outside the current US employment laws.

Curious where it was done. At the office? In a separate room?