If A Glass, Mercury Thermometer Breaks off... INSIDE

Probably not the most pleasant topic to discuss, but it might provide some smart, emergency procedures to keep in mind...I couldn't find any posts in re to this topic, but you do see the issue mentioned from time to time... but without any first hand experiences. 'IF' such an event were to occur, what would be the emergency procedures? What to do/What not to do.. *I'm new here to these forums and do apologize if this topic is a bit redundant but as I said, I couldn't find any info using the 'Search' or 'key words'. Safety in MedFet play should always be a priority.

If a glass thermometer broke off inside the rectum the only response would be to immediately go to the nearest emergency room. It could much too easily perforate the rectal wall and that would be very bad! I'd say one should never be applying lateral pressure to a thermometer while it's in place -- that way it couldn't happen. Twisting it is certainly pleasurable and I cannot imagine how that could cause it to break in two. That has to be an incredibly rare event!

On your way to the ER, lay on your side while in the car. Do not sit on your butt. Keep your body as straight as possible.

You would have to be doing something really wild in order for a thermometer to break. And it would probably involve drinking alcohol which could make driving to the hospital a bit of a problem.

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Probably not the most pleasant topic to discuss, but it might provide some smart, emergency procedures to keep in mind... I couldn't find any posts in re to this topic, but you do see the issue mentioned from time to time... but without any first hand experiences. 'IF' such an event were to occur, what would be the emergency procedures? What to do/What not to do... *I'm new here to these forums and do apologize if this topic is a bit redundant but as I said, I couldn't find any info using the 'Search' or 'key words'. Safety in MedFet play should always be a priority.

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There has been some discussion about using glass thermometers in the urethra, particularly in the male urethra where rough penile handling could break it. I cannot I think imagine much that could be worse of a calamity. The consensus was DON'T use glass.

Rectally, the likelihood of breakage is less but still merits sensible and reasonable care. It's best to limit or even leave off other play whilst inserted.

I have a friend that had this exact thing happen to him. He was playing with a 12 inch thermometer, which is a bit more fragile due to it's length.

However, he was playing with someone and what he did was had his partner insert a speculum to open him up, then gently was able to get the other end out. Not sure what eles they did, but that part I do know.

Knowing them, they probably pieced the two ends together to check to see how much if any glass might still be up there.

If you are alone however, I would suggest as Susie said to keep your body as strait as possible. To prevent any further injury.

Honestly, I hope it never happens to anyone. That would really suck!

Mashie

For this reason I stick to plastic. I know the glass has a certain old school feel but I don't want to take the chance.

I remember getting my temp taken rectally as a kid. My mom would always warn me to "hold still" so that the thermometer wouldn't break. I know now it is highly unlikely that this would happen but it is still part of my fetish to be told to hold still so that we won't break the thermometer.