Geratherm analogue basal thermometer

Does anyone have any experience with the analogue basal thermometer from Geratherm? Judging from pictures the tip looks both longer and thicker than the normal classic thermometer from Geratherm. Obviously it's not of any use as a fever thermometer (only measures up to 38,5°C), but it could be nice for fun. Anyway I prefer taking someone's temperature or having my temperature taken when there isn't any fever in the picture… 😆

I have a Geratherm basal thermometer. It is actually a bit thicker than the Geratherm classic. I use it very rarely because it is very difficult to shake down.

What’s the point of a basal thermometer? is it more precise?

The scale is more elongated, making the thermometer easier to read. This thermometer is used to determine the fertile and infertile days.

@temps yes it is bigger, see this picture (4th from the top). https://en.zity.biz/gallery/image/210136

However, if you can get it, get a CycloTest (the largest one)

It's intended to chart fertility, and even that's questionable. The basal method had been the only form of birth control approved by the Catholic church, and was used for decades by devout members. It's been referred to as “baby roulette.” Not sure how popular it is today. Outside of fertility, I guess that it can be used to detect hypothermia.

@JJM Technically, the Catholic Church allows other methods that observe the menstrual cycle, including the observation of cervical mucus. Just imagine the devout Catholic wife, every morning, sticking finger in her vagina to observe her mucus, and taking her temperature (rectally, for better precision).

This is almost perverted. And amusing, giving that some decades ago, Catholics tended to discourage from the use of tampons and anything that went inside.

It's been referred to as “baby roulette.”

…or “Vatican roulette”.

Yes, many religions have imposed their will on the population, and continue to do so today. In many U.S. states, anal intercourse, even between consenting, married couples, was a felony. You could receive a stiff jail sentence if caught. It was challenged in the courts, and overturned. Some groups are furious, and want the old laws reinstated.

@temps yes it is bigger, see this picture (4th from the top). https://en.zity.biz/gallery/image/210136

However, if you can get it, get a CycloTest (the largest on e)

WOW Where can I find the big yellow rectal thermometer?? I had #4 when I was a kid.