Is going commando frowned upon?

My annual full body skin check is coming up and I always face this dilemma. I go commando daily and my dermatologist, even though it’s a full body check, has her nurse ask me to strip down to underwear. A couple of times I went without and I got a weirded out look by the nurse and the doctor came in and asked if I had any concerns in my private areas.

I felt like a freak and worried I could be seen and labeled like a perv.

Is it just in my head? Should I just play safe and wear underwear or they’re medical professionals who should be used to seeing people going commando?

Should I just play safe and wear underwear…

I don't know why this is even a question, but you have answered it yourself. You have identified circumstances in which it is expected that you will be wearing underwear. Just wear the underwear for such examinations, and don't bother at other times if that is your way. There is nothing difficult about this.

When you get your penis caught in the zipper you'll wish you played it safe and wore underwear. 😎

I usually wear boxer briefs. But I always wear bikini briefs to medical exams. That way I can feel more exposed, but not look like a total perv.

I’m always commando. They’ve seen it all before. Besides, I don’t really care what they think. I do care that they give me a thorough skin check.

I am really not sure how common it is for people to go commando, but it may be a lot more common than most people think. I know I do almost daily in my life, and I know many others who do so as well, but we live in a very warm climate where it is really more comfortable to do so. However, there are times when one just must go and do what a society thinks one should do so as not to be labeled as "problematic" or “freakish." Many people seem to view it incorrectly as something overtly sexual. Unfortunately, in society, the socially acceptable thing does seem to include wearing underwear when going for medical exams, especially if one knows your doctor expects you to do so. Still if one has been going to a particular doctor for years and the doctor already knows you do not wear underwear and does not object, then by all means go commando. After all, at some point the doctor will be seeing you naked anyway.

Going commando to a doctor’s appointment shouldn’t be any more surprising to the doc than being shaved, waxed or having intimate tattoos. I doubt they would care.

I have had gone commando and had an appointment and when asked to undress i asked for something to cover with.

…in society, the socially acceptable thing does seem to include wearing underwear when going for medical exams, especially if one knows your doctor expects you to do so.

That is the answer…it is usually expected that people wear underwear. But @ChubbyLeahCD as you have already been examined while going commando…it will be normal for you.

If you are concerned talk with your doctor and see what they say in the matter. As it is an issue that they are involved in too.

Wear panties to the exam but don’t put them back on when you are redressing!

It's hard to tell what's socially acceptable these days or what a doctor “expects”. There's discussion here about wearing diapers (both as a necessity and as a fetish) to the doctors. The “Are Physicals Thorough” thread points out most doctors today don't do in-depth hands on or genital exams - e.g. no nudity. If the doc doesn't have you undress in front of them - they wouldn't know whether you're commando or not. If they ask you to strip, they offer you a gown, so again they they wouldn't know.

I normally go commando every day but when I go for physicals or Dr's appt I put on boxers for the appt.

What I decided I’m going to do is this: I will not wear underwear and when they ask me to undress, I’ll tell them I dont wear underwear but brought some with me and if they prefer, I can put them on.

As painful as this is to say, ‘’I agree with @DrZ ‘’

@ChubbyLeahCD , Think of it this way, majority of the people do wear underwear and in such circumstances when the genital area needs to be examined then underwear is removed. Think also you are forcing on them that you are exposing yourself to them when they did not consent or need to see your private areas. Show them the same respect and courtesy you would expect if the roles were reversed.