Latex finger cots

I definitely prefer gloves over finger cots.

The finger cot reminds me of my first rectal exam. It was an employment exam after graduate school and I was only 25 or 26. The doctor was probably in his mid to late 60s and very old fashioned. He was working from a printed examination form. I just had my shirt off for the exam and he had me stand on a four legged step stool and lower my pants and briefs to have the genital and hernia exams, which he did bare handed. After I coughed for the second hernia, he reached in a box and pulled out a finger cot and pulled it on as he said "a rectal is on the form, so we had better do it. Turn around and bend over." His finger entered my anus and I could feel his hand on my cheeks. I always liked the finger cot memory because it was my first anal penetration and the single finger covered with the latex emphasizes the reality that it is going to go in the anus. Gloves are great but they can be used for any part of an exam. The finger cot has only one purpose.

Gloves are great but they can be used for any part of an exam. The finger cot has only one purpose.

That's a great point. I don't remember any doctor or examiner ever using a finger cot on me. But now that you make that point, I suppose it would be really hot to see them pull one on, knowing that it really can go one place!

Had a nurse use a finger cot to insert a suppository in me once. I much prefer a latex glove.

Our neighborhood pharmacist, now long retired, said I should always wear a protective glove or finger cot when giving a rectal suppository. Not only is it sensible hygienically, but with a little KY it makes the insertion slide in easier and more comfortable for the receiver. Years ago when Angie was my home nurse , my doctor prescribed Phenergan suppositories for when I was having nausea, which Angie said were less painful than getting Phenergan shots in my behind. She had this little trick of getting me to take a deep breath and when I was exhaling, pushing the suppository in and holding her finger inside for several seconds, which seemed longer. She always wore a glove, and it was never uncomfortable for me. The only issue was that drug made me groggy and very sleepy.