Rectal temp time!

Greetings,

I think everyone should get a rectal temp even in adulthood. It is the most accurate and it can be a world of fun. Let's face it humans are sexual creatures and giving or receiving a rectal temp is hot at least from preteen to old age. It gives us reason to explore our bodies, or others at that matter. I remember talking to another kid about rectal temps when I was a kid and to see if he was into them as I was and or when his parents stopped taking his temp that way etc. I know parents these days get so bent when their kids are playing doctor or what ever. One it gives them the chance to explore adults roles and how they fit or may not fit into them. I don't want this post to turn into a all out debate just curious to see what others think. I think it okay as long as the young kids are not doing anything too far out there but rather for preteens and teens this is when they figure out what their bodies do and what they like. I think it is normal and should be excepted that within reason and being safe the preteens and teens be given the freedom to explore their bodies and others and not be shamed for it.

What are your thoughts?

Taker easy,

SGG

It is the nature of developing human beings to explore the world around them, including theirs and others' bodies. IMO great damage is done by overly-strict parental monitoring and (often) negative attitudes to what is really a natural and healthy impulse in young children. Obviously no responsible parent lets kids do what they want without any boundaries, but on the plus side the secrecy and forbidden nature of "naughty" sex games, including anal play of all kinds, adds a spice and a fascination which often lasts a lifetime.

Now and then i take my temp over a long period of time and write it into a log

All of us represent a small group in the world. The majority of adults and teens, would gasp at the thought of having a rectal temp. taken. If anything, we have become a more conservative society over the years. That's why all of us here, represent a minority. After a decade or two, I would imagine that very few people will still be around, who even know what a rectal temperature is. Sad, but true.

JJM:

Unfortunately I think you're right. Though they do say that certain things go in and out of fashion at various intervals, I suspect that rectal temps, like enemas at home and injections in the butt, will become something people read about and just shake their heads at. (It kind of reminds me of the reaction of Dr. McCoy in one of the Star Trek films--he was horrified at the "barbaric" use of scalpels in our time.) I suppose that kinksters like the ones here will be the only ones to continue these practices, simply for the erotic benefits.

When my patients balk at the announcement and realization of a rectal temp, especially the teens, I tell them the following:

¨Hey, you and your folks want the best for you, and despite all the feelings and what you think is weirdness about it, having your temperature taken rectally, is best. If I wanted the temperature of your skin or your deodorant, I would take it under the arm. If I wanted the temperature of your saliva, or the last thing that you drank, I would take it in your mouth. But, what I want, and what we need, is the temperature of your body and see what´s really going on inside and there´s really only one way I can get in there to do that¨. In the case of girls, I will say, ¨... and there´s only 2 ways I can get in there, and I have a feeling given the other option, you´ll prefer this¨. 9.9 out 10 times they resign themselves to it as inevitable, regardless of age.

Becca, Have you ever had any parents flat out refuse to allow you to take their child's rectal temperature?

Interesting post of you Becca!

I find it particularly strange that you take rectal temperatures even teenage patients. It's not very typical nowadays. How old are these patients in fact?

Far the best way of doing it. Sadly, in the UK at least temps are now normally taken in the ear.

I have been tied to exam table gagd and doctor says time take temp thinking the gag will be removed as the exam gloves shortly after her gloved lubed finger slides in and next the thermometer

Rectal is always gives the most accurate reading.

Absolutely.... having my temperature taken rectally is an incredible

Works for me.

I prefer it. I concur with the opinion that it has to be the most accurate. and I don't mind the process.. It was the method used on me throughout my childhood, and I carry it on now. it is unfortunate it is often not presented as an option. I might surprise some caregivers with my choice.

Undo my pants and pull down my underwear, spread my cheeks, put a dab of Vaseline on my bumm and slide the thermometer in and hold it...

I always take my temp rectally. Like Becca says its the most accurate way to get a good reading. It also feels good and brings back great memories

Rectal works for me

Urinary catheterization and Rectal thermometer inserted at the same time.

The ill feeling, I'm excited.

I love to take my temp in the rectum. Feels great and gets me going.........

For me, rectal temp taking is awesome.

Love to take the rectal temperature of female patients. It usually so startling and exciting for them. Nervousness and arousal at the same time is so powerful. Remember actually taking a female cousins temperature this way during a visit when we were in early teens. The excitement of being caught added to the experience.

Beccarn,

I read and appreciate the comments you made regarding rectal temperature taking, but I will admit, despite personally being an advocate of the RT procedure at least for myself as an adult, I find it somewhat difficult to fathom any facility these days (though I could be very much mistaken) where this practice is routinely carried out, particularly with respect to the patients and their age grouping you mention. I sort of follow the logic regarding the route used, and its effect on the reading, and the factors contributing to it, but what caught my attention was your comment(s) regarding the explanation(s) to female patients with the option, if you will, as to whether they would want their temperatures taken rectally or elsewhere (vaginally)-but is that route usually used for well/sick visits? Rectal, yes I can understand. Vaginally, I can't, at least not for a sick visit, and even a wellness check up.

And in light of recent events re: a doctor just sentenced to a very long prison term; is there a possibility that the practice of rectal temperatures, particularly for females, might stop or have much more scrutiny and or supervision put in place? And is it your facilities' directive/protocol to determine body temperatures on your patients, rectally?

If your patients show up with parent(s)/guardian, and you advise of the need or preference as per your facility, a rectal reading, are they present when it is done, or are they asked to leave until that or the exam is completed?

Thanks.

I agree, love to get my temperature took rectal....amazing experience!

My last session over a period of time:

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When it was time for my mom to take my rectal temperature, she would just come and tell me that she needs to take my temperature and I knew to drop my pants and lay over her lap then I would feel her open cheeks and insert the cold thermometer into me and hold it in place for about 5 minutes.

It was a sad day when I said bye to the rectal temps with mom. She introduced me to them at 6, after breaking the oral one in the bathroom she said looks like we have to take in your hiney. Never saw a rectal thermometer so was in aw when I first saw it. The short stubby bulb put in a tub of Vasoline. was very strange looking she said to roll over and pull down my PJ's I did as she requested hesitantly. then she parted my cheeks with thumb n forefinger to see the final destination. pink hole virgin quivering from a cold October day. She put the silver bulb against my pink hole and it spasmed. it finally opened up and down it went felt like an hour

was very strange at first but had to try it again did for three years every time I got sick. at 9 i asked for it to be stopped and she did was the last time I felt it that way. I asked her to stop because my friends who I told said they have not had that since 3 or 4 that is what happens when young dum reactions.