Speculums

I have some plastics speculums of the graves variety. I have a Medium metal Collins and I just ordered a medium metal Graves. I got all of them on Amazon. I'm going to get a Metal Cusco and a metal Trelat before the end of the year.

I like the plastic ones because you can see the vaginal walls through them. But the metal is becoming my favorite type.

Have a plastic collins and a metal Cusco, definitely give different sensations when opened to the max

Just ordered a metal anal probe with 3large spreaders I cantwant

I only use disposable plastic speculums and anoscopes. my preference for sterility purposes.

Both disposable and Metalic: disposable are very cheap iuf you buy it in a big quantity.

I also have and use Graves, Pederson and Sims speculum all metalic.

Home sterilization of metalics with cleaning and brushing, Glutaral imersion and rinsing, and pressure cocker higher temperature for 2 periods of 30 minutes ( the water does not touches the instruments only the steam...).

Between disposable and metalics I cover all the sizes and variations possible from virgin size to large Graves and or Collins

I prefer collin speculum,because it not hinder visibility of pussy or ass much.and make the gaping hole look more cute >_

Yes clear one gives a better view. I would like to buy a gynex large view. Look at their website. They seem great

Clear plastic, disposable anoscope..

Any advice on buying speculums? Which ones open the vaginal entrance the widest? Which one opens the widest inside? What one is most intimidating looking? Is there such a thing as one that opens both horizontality and vertically at the same time? Any companies I should not order from?

I'm sending you a PM imist

Nikki

@ Imist there are many types of speculums . However I suspect that you will be more familiar with both the Graves and Pederson Vaginal speculums as these are the two most commonly used speculum used in the US. Although some Doctors/NP also use the Cusco Vaginal Speculum. In the UK they tradionally use the Collins and Graves vaginal speculums .

Links to the various type of speculums:

Graves

http://medgyn.com/wp-content/gallery/instruments/GravesSpeculum.png

Pederson

http://medgyn.com/wp-content/gallery/instruments/pederson.png

Cusco

http://medgyn.com/wp-content/gallery/instruments/cusco.png

Collins

http://medgyn.com/wp-content/gallery/instruments/collin.png

I think in addition to the type of speculum you want , you also need to think about the material the speculum is made from either metal or plastic. Both has their advantages and disadvantages , but in all honesty It's down to individual preferences . Some women like the cold feeling of the metal speculums while others dont. So say the plastic pinches while other don't , and the clicking of the plastic speculum can be a bit disconcerting. Whatever you choose good lube is essential when using the speculum as well as good and effective cleaning.

Speculums ranges in sizes and lengths from virginal to extra large and as you go up in size you get the ability to open the vagina more . How wide you can open depends on how comfortable you feel , some women regardless of having children or not can accommodate a large speculum open to its maximum , while other tend to only accommodate a small. I think it all depends on how relaxed you are , if you tense up then the insertion of a speculum can be uncomfortable and painful.

Traditionally the Graves, Pederson and Cusco open vertically , while the Collin's horizontally , but all can be used either vertically or horizontally , though those with handles like the Graves, Pederson and Cusco can be more awkward to use horizontally.

There are speculums that can open both vertically and horizontally like the Four-Way Vaginal Expanders although I have never seen them in use. The Four-Way Expanders provides 50% more lateral working space at the introitus ( vaginal entrance) than a standard Graves speculum.

http://www.utahmed.com/images/fourwayexpander(large).jpg

As for a bit intimidating I like the look of the Trelat speculum , the blades can be opened on a runner to approx. 55 millimetres with the upper cog wheel. An extreme stretch of up to 15 centimetres can be achieved with the lower adjustment screw.

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/50/Spekulum-Trelat.jpg

With regards to the companies , I'm sure if you google the medical suppliers near you , you will be able to find them . As a general rule the better quality speculums cost a bit more .

Hope this helps

RN

I have a metal Collins vaginal speculum

For the ladies.... once your gyn exam is completed, have you ever taken a look at the speculum that was used? If so, what made you do it? What did it look like? Sometimes doctors hide them under a cloth on the tray, other times they put them on the counter or on the sink. I am curious as to what your experience has been.

Thanks.

My real doctor uses plastic instruments. The one play doctor I had used metal. I'm not sure I have a preference. On the one hand, the plastic is "warmer" but on the other, the metal is "smoother"

I actually use several different speculum when performing a play exam on my lovely patient. I use a stainless steel Graves to start with. Next I move to a stainless steel Collin in either medium or large. I typically end up the vaginal exam with a medium stainless steel Trelat speculum. I really like that one and so does my beautiful patient. Well, truth be told, she loves all of them. I actually think her favorite one is the stainless steel Mathieu rectal speculum. She gets that one quite often during a play exam also.

I own both and in sizes small, medium and large. My real doctor uses metal.

I use metal speculums, vaginal and rectal like these ones:

https://www.ebay.de/itm/Vaginal-Spekulum-n-Cusco-Grose-S-XL/173140356351?hash=item284ff82cff:m:m4WImxLIY3LdUqd2RKEEFPw

https://www.ebay.de/itm/Langes-2-teiliges-Anal-Rektal-Spekulum-Gynakologie-Instrument-Spekula-NEU/312098217308?hash=item48aa80dd5c:g:dd4AAOSwUZNavNaX

I use metal because I enjoy their icy ftouch.

I’ve got a metal Cusco that I sometimes use on myself. Despite it being a virginal one, as a trans guy on hormones, I still struggle with it going in. Partly by being tighter I think, but also mentally. I do enjoy being safely challenged.

I’ve just bought a metal proctoscope, so keen to try that out when it’s delivered.

I use Collins Speculum when I exam my patient