First Rectal Exam - Positions

In hospital before surgery it was on all 4 on gynecology chair.

Proctologist did digital exam and rectoscopy.

Other doctor did on left side in Sims position.

Yes. All fours (actually knee-chest) years ago at GP for a rigid sigmoidoscopy. First a big lubricated finger, then the impossibly long scope. An uncomfortable and fairly lengthy exam.

I had some issues that required rectal exams a couple of years ago, that were done always in the Sim's position. I went one time to a proctologist and he examined me in the knee-chest position on a special table, doing a rigid sigmoidoscopy, which was probably the most uncomfortable. After that I had a colonoscopy at a specialist. Luckily I solved my issues.

Laying on my side, underwear down.

I’ve only had 2-3 rectal exams in my life, and for the most part I was lying on my left side with my knees up.

One time though, I was on my stomach with a couple pillows under my hips to tilt them up and my knees spread over the sides of the exam bed.

I've had this done in just about all possible positions. When I was 14, my pediatrician would do it on my belly after the RT (yeah, is still got temps up the butt @ 14). It was really strange when he put his finger in me. I didn't expect that.

“Bend over and pick up that quarter!”

A friend getting his first rectal exam when he was a young guy described these military doctor words to him — indicating the position he should assume. My friend was duly embarrassed when the doctor spread his butt inasmuch as he had a theretofore concealed mole or nevus between his cheeks and near his anus (not sure why this enhanced his embarrassment, but he said it did).

I suspect that in these inflationary times, few people nowadays would think it worthwhile to bend over to pick up a quarter — maybe a “Benjamin” might be more appropriate. lol

I received one at the urologist while on my back.

It was after a cystoscopy and the doctor proceeded to examine my genitals. After that he moved my feet flat on the table and told me I'd feel some pressure. It was pretty quick maybe 5 seconds to check the prostate.

My first rectal exam, and everyone since then, by my play doctor is performed with me nude on all fours knees apart and bottom raised on his exam table. He begins by gently inserting his gloved lubricated finger, taking his time before withdrawing and selecting an “instrument” of his choosing.

Without underwear, laying on my left side.

Laying on my left side in only a gown. Was told to bear down like I was having a bowl moment.

Then the finger went in and moved around. Since this was a gastrointestinal doctor here also retrieved a sample to test for blood. Give some tissue to clean up and told to get dressed.

My first one, bent over the table. Once she was done with my genital exam. I was told to walk over to the end of the exam table. With my pants and underwear still down around my knees, I walked over to end of the exam table. She then told me to bend over and try to relax.

It was on my side when I was seven.

My first was done around age 40-41 as a part of my routine physical. I was undressed from the waist down, on my left side with my right leg drawn up towards my chest.

Most all since then have been some variation of leaning over a table with my legs apart, resting on my elbows.

Only been on hands and knees or knee-chest for fantasy exams.

My first and all have always been standing leaning over the table. Never had any issues like bleeding they were checking for, just a prostate exam.

I was 14 and being released from Foster Care to my permanent parental home. The final hurdle was a state mandated physical examination including a rectal exam. My doctor was befuddled by this requirement but having watched me grow and develop over 3 years she approached the situation by treating me like a man because she knew I had taken my lumps and was brave enough to handle it. After the testicular exam I was kindly instructed to lean over the exam table. I felt the gel being applied to my rectum followed by the discomfort of a finger, a speculum and a rectal swab. When my physical was concluded she looked me in the eye and told me she was proud of me and was glad I was her patient. From the bottom of my heart, thank you Dr. K.

I have mentioned this before. I was around 20. A resident performed one at the surgeon’s request at the end of my hernia repair preop checkup. I think he ordered it so the resident could get some experience. At the time I didn’t know I even had a prostate gland. It was uncomfortable, not pleasant at all!!!!

The first time I had a rectal examination was at the age of 18 during a military physical. It took place behind a screen, and a woman examined me. I had to take off my underwear. First, my testicles and penis were examined. When I thought the medical examination was over, the woman told me to sit in the fourth position on the couch. Then she told me to bend down and assume the knee-to-chest position. I knew what awaited me - I had previously seen her smear something slippery on her finger.

The position itself was familiar to me. A few years earlier, I had an enema done in this position in the hospital. It was a humiliating experience. I felt the doctor spread my buttocks. Then I felt her finger in my rectum. The examination was not painful.

When I was 10 years old. It was very unexpected. I didn't know the purpose of the check. First they told me to strip down to my underpants and felt my stomach. Then the nurse led me to the table and helped me climb onto it. She helped me get up when needed. Standing on my knees, legs slightly apart and leaning on my shoulders, a small pillow was placed under my cheek.This caused my back to arch inwards. For some reason I was sure that they would check my spine. Then suddenly she pulled my panties down and spread my cheeks. I was scared and very ashamed. For some reason I thought that doctors don’t look at such places, or at least it should be done by a male doctor if the patient is a boy.

My first was during a play exam actually. I was naked for the whole exam. The doctor finally told me to get on all fours so I could have my rectum and prostate examined. The doctor first inserted a well lubed gloved finger into me and palpated around, including pressing on my prostate. The doctor took the opportunity to palpate my abdomen, testes, and penis as well. I wasn't hard, but with the prostate stimulation I was producing quite a bit of pre-cum. After a 3-4 minutes the doctor pulled out of me and inserted an anoscope and looked inside me for a couple of minutes.

@Jill_Heart Poor little thing! Especially at an age when doctors often don't quite explain or warn about what they will do.

My first rectal exam happened when I was 30 years old for an insurance physical. I was bent over the exam table with my pants at my knees for an ugly male doctor with huge fingers. It was the most thorough one I ever had.

I have had 12 rectal exams over the last 30 years (from 4 male and 1 female) and they were all performed in the same position.

My first rectal exam happened with a new doctor at 26. The doctor had me in my underwear for the whole exam and then I remember (all of this like yesterday) he asked me to remove my underwear. He checked my genitals laying down on the table and the n said, "Ok, I need you to flip over, put one knee here and the other there and go down on your elbows".

I honestly thought he was going to check my back then he said "We are going to check your prostate". I said at that point, "I never had this before" He said a "rectal exam? well those doctors are not doing their job".

Being into med get at this point, I knew exactly what this meant but I still remember there was a fear, embarrassment, excitement and humiliation that came all at once.

All of mine so far have been bent over the table with legs slightly spread apart. I have had them both with shirt on and shirt off.

@Jasondel1212 so you were on your hands and knees? Did you have a gown? And how did it feel?

Kinda similar to OP, the first rectal exam I can remember also had to do with some bleeding, and I was in my 20s as well. Turned out to be just a Hemorrhoid but at the time it was bleeding quite a bit and I was a little worried. They had me take everything off except my shirt (I guess they didnt have a gown available) and put a drape over my lap, then when the exam started, I had to flop around and get on all 4's on the exam table while they shoved a little scope up there to check things out. Glad it was something minor too b/c you really dont expect that much blood to come out of that area in your 20s lol.

Pants pulled down bum up high. Doc had a plastic glove with just a thumb and index finger. upon leaving office I realized two girls from school and one of their mothers saw the whole ordeal. They also knew of my fate mineral oil enemas when home.

Naked with gown on at age 19. pre-employment physical exam. doc had me up on knees and elbows on the exam table. complete surprise as i only expected the "turn your head and cough" routine.

@doctors_office ... would love to see you in that positioning!