Thermometer with flexible tip

I have the feeling that thermometers with flexible tip become more and more popular, at least when it comes to the number of models to choose from. What are your experiences with this type of thermometer (both at the giving and receiving end)? Do you like them or even prefer them to the classic thermometers?

I’ve never liked digital thermometers of any kind. The classic glass thermometers are the only way to go.🌡️🧴🧻

Flexible-tip thermometers are nice rectally if you want a quick measurement.

I recall using a digital with a rigid tip and it was unpleasant.

Rectal temps don’t go in too far, so why the need for a flexible tip. Seems unnecessary, just something someone is hawking.

@Jacana says digitals are nice rectally if you want a quick measurement.

Absolutely! And there are times when taking an adult’s temp rectally due to illness makes sense. Our older daughter in her 30s was down with the COVID virus running a 102 fever with chills so severe that she was lying in bed shaking. I didn’t want to subject her to three minutes with a vintage glass thermometer in her bottom, even though it’s very accurate.

I ran out to our pharmacy and bought a digital so I was able to monitor her temp within just a few seconds. I was trying to be a sensitive mom, even though I admit being frightened when our daughter was that sick.

By the way, the soft flexible tip makes the insertion so comfortable that she hardly felt it.

I HATE flexible tip thermometers. I've accidentally bought one before not reading the label properly and it was the absolute worst thermometer I've ever owned. If you're not perfectly aimed at the target that thing will just bend around and poke at everything but where it's supposed to go. And they're usually hyper sensitive so they go off while you're still trying to actually insert it! Give me the old school glass thermometer any day, but if it has to be digital at least make it a rigid tip.

@Grizzly-Paladin I fully agree and could have written it myself.

A rigid digital thermometer is not as comfortable as a vintage glass rectal thermometer. My question is whether the flexible tip was created specifically for rectal use, or oral use. I remember seeing a flexible digital thermometer being advertised a few years ago, which featured a super attractive woman laying down on her stomach. It might have been a basal thermometer. It was incredibly sexy.

We use my wife with the Omron Flex meter and even though it is on a flexible tip is the thicker than normal meter and the instructions say that the tip is put in half between the child and the adults are completely rectum. Measurement tip is about 2 "long 😀 And measurement time is 3 minutes

I'm not in favor of those really, if used properly there's nothing wrong with a rigid thermometer. No need for flexible unless you have a very wiggly toddler but even still it's up to the parent to secure the child over their knee well as the temperature is taken.

It's weird - for me glass rigid is very nice, flexible tip is ok, but I don't like rigid electronic.

At the time thermomters with a flexible tip first appeared I went to a pharmacy to buy a thermometer. The female pharmacist introduced to me the new thermomters with a flexible tip. According to her the flexible tip is very comfortable to take the temperature in the bottom.

I was actually a little astonished that the method of taking temperatures was so openly addressed in that situation.

In the end I bought a glass thermomter.

Later I tried thermomters with a flexible tip, not bad, but I still prefer the glass thermomter.

I’ve always liked the glass ones🌡️

I have several different thermometers. I agree that the best thermometer for play is the old fashioned glass type but the newer digital are quite convenient and quick for a check when you’re feeling under the weather and want to know if you have a fever. I have one of those with the flexible tip that works well. But the best use of the digital thermometer is to check the water temperature as you prepare the enema. You know within seconds if it is right.

The question comes up: if we’re talking use of a rectal thermometer , then you want an accurate reading.

That said, somev will go with glass mercury. Others will use GERATHERM, while others will use digital or if they have one, a FILAC or IVAC electronic unit.

I only like the classic glass in the ass.

I like the old glass better. I feel sometimes the flex tip is even harder to insert when doing it yourself quickly.

The visual presentation of any digital thermometer in the anus is not pleasing, but the american style glass thermometer, looks wonderful if it is inserted about two inches.🌡️

I agree. Especially if the glass thermometer is peeking out of a man's ass.

With digital thermometers I feel like the flexible tip makes the insertion more comfortable. Sometimes the inflexible tip is a bit uncomfortable if not inserted in the right angle.

That doesn't really bother me but I guess that makes the flexible tip better for taking the temperature when the patient is a bit wiggly.

Sadly I never got to experience the joy of having a glass thermometer up my bottom.

@Schmerzzapfchen Geratherm glass thermometers are on sale in Germany, aren't they? 😃

@Schmerzzapfchen @Jacana

@Schmerzzapfchen Geratherm glass thermometers are on sale in Germany, aren't they? 😃

Yes, they are. But, only very few pharmacies in Germany actually sell them. However, you can order them via internet.

For me they feel more comfortable in my butt than digital ones.

I still like the American style glass thermometers better.🌡️

I prefer the old glass thermometer, but have on occasion had a Filac or flexible tip used on me.