Speculums?

Can someone explain the differences in types of speculum's. I know they come in different sizes and colors but from what I have seen on here they come in different types.

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Which ones are more appropriate for anal use? I've seen many used, but am not sure if all are appropriate/safe.

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Most 3-blade versions will work well. Of the 2-blade versions, the Collin is commonly available in anal form, as is the pratt (not listed above).

What you are really looking for is something with slender, but long blades...where as a vaginal speculum may have wide blades.

I never knew there was so many different types

Curvypatient345 has the facts. Welcome to the wide world of specula.

spec⋅u⋅lum  /ˈspɛkyələm/ Show Spelled Pronunciation [spek-yuh-luhm] Show IPA

–noun, plural -la  /-lə/ Show Spelled Pronunciation [-luh] Show IPA , -lums. 1. a mirror or reflector, esp. one of polished metal, as on a reflecting telescope.

2. speculum metal.

3. Surgery. an instrument for rendering a part accessible to observation, as by enlarging an orifice.

Have a look here:

http://www.doktorspielzeug.de/frames_instrumentenkunde.html