Your reaction to wanting or being told your temperature is to be taken rectally.

With the ebbing of RTs, other than between consenting adults how would you react if in a real venue ( medical)you were told you’d be getting a RT

I would be beyond ecstatic, especially at the orders of my Physician Assistant at my Dr’s office!

To me, it would be a dream come true

I had gone to the ER a few months ago, and they had taken my temp with that temperature gun they put to your forehead. Digital. We obviously don't agree that the digital thermometers are the most accurate, but, according to my temp, it was fairly normal. Anyways, we asked the male nurse if they could take my rectal temperature since we've found that it is the most accurate way. Oh, it was hard for me to keep a straight face; just my nervousness, I guess! The nurse agreed it was the most accurate and went to get the ER nurse. While we were waiting for her, I was both nervous and excited, being that Anthony was there, and I knew he would enjoy seeing that. Unfortunately, because the digital temp read normal and there was no obvious risk, she didn't take it. Had she, though, it would have been something to experience. 😌

It doesn't hurt to try!

Dear @Shygirl17 -

I had gone to the ER a few months ago, and they had taken my temp with that temperature gun they put to your forehead. Digital. We obviously don't agree that the digital thermometers are the most accurate, but, according to my temp, it was fairly normal. Anyways, we asked the male nurse if they could take my rectal temperature since we've found that it is the most accurate way. Oh, it was hard for me to keep a straight face; just my nervousness, I guess! The nurse agreed it was the most accurate and went to get the ER nurse. While we were waiting for her, I was both nervous and excited, being that Anthony was there, and I knew he would enjoy seeing that. Unfortunately, because the digital temp read normal and there was no obvious risk, she didn't take it. Had she, though, it would have been something to experience. 😌

Firstly, I hope that you are A-OK from when you need to go to the ER. That is of paramount importance!!! That being said.... Your post - up until the last sentence when you mentioned what was NOT going to happen - was one of the most erotic I have ever read! It would have been a major treat for you and @AnthonyRT if you would have had to have bared your incredible behind for a rectal temperature! There would not have been some of the amazing fanfare when I took your temperature that very way (the therm being slid in and out and the tip tapped etc), but it would have been a WOW none the less.

Shygirl17,

In my op I mentioned “actual medical venues”where if a reading was elevated and what was told to the staff when you presented yourself, a ER charge nurse or the ER physician might have made the call as to how your initial temperature reading should be taken as per hospital policy and how it would be verified if needed.

I have little to no faith in ear or non contact scanner thermometers. Learned that during the times I was scanned at different venues. I often asked and was shown. Many were even below 98.6f.

And not criticizing the medical community, I feel they are reluctant to and tend to shy away from obtaining a rectal temperature unless patient’s condition/ circumstances dictated otherwise.

It would be received as a total shock made worse in terms of how I was dressed. If just in a gown, naked underneath, or just in my briefs, I would like tense up and ask, "Is it necessary," knowing full well I would have no choice. The act of submitting to it would be super intense. I am not sure if I would react via arousal or embarrassment. I suspect embarrassment would prevail leading to my penis shrinking. The experience would only become more remarkable if then made to remain naked while it registered and if denied the ability to cover up once the temp was finished!

Since I don’t control nerves or muscles put lube on me or it and you can put it anywhere without any resistance , when suppository's got used on me , my aide as a courtesy would tell me because I don’t feel it , I used to get 3 inserted at my morning change to hopefully eventually provoke a bowel movement . I now use oral medications that completely prevents retaining stool.

Super happy I’d get to have my temperature taken rectally. I enjoy being treated like a like I’m a little baby especially if I’m wearing Huggies or Pampers diapers it makes it even more excitingwhen my pants and diaper come off and on my back with knees pulled to my chest. And I’m prepared to have the thermometer inserted deep into my rectum for the required time.

Well even though this is how I take my temperature @ home…..it’s the most accurate for me. It has happened at the dr office a few times….sick visits it’s taken rectal! The 1st time it was a lil embarrassing but not horrible experience….the nurse just kept reassuring me that it’s normal and the BEST WAY to take a temp. Both the nurse and the dr were sweet and letting me know that this was NOT just for babies. Anyways I was sick but did not feel horrible….yes I felt bad but it was the next visit….several months later that I went in sick with asthma issues and on top of that a bad upper respiratory infection so that time even though I knew it was going to be done; when the nurse asked me to pull down my pants and Underware and lay face down on the exam table; I cried! It wasn’t the act of having my temperature taken in my bottom….it didn’t hurt but it was the fact that I felt HORRIBLE AND YUCK and the last thing I wanted was someone other than me or my husband sticking a thermometer in my bottom!

I am a pretty private person and the fact that I know my Dr very well because er grew up together; even though I trust her; it was just a little awkward and again I felt so yuck sick that I didn’t want anything done to me especially something as invasive and intimate as a rectal temperature!

Side note: no my Dr does not usually take the temperature of patients; the nurse does but this was a different case.

Just roll over as did as kid and enjoy the feeling

I definitely wouldn't say no! However, I suspect I would be worried that any sign of arousal on my part would be viewed negatively. So I'm sure how much I would actually be able to enjoy the situation, despite the fact that it's a longstanding fantasy.

Because I’m such a shy and private person it does bother me a little! It’s not that it hurts or anything because it doesn’t hurt. And its not uncomfortable feeling either it’s the act of showing your bare bottom to someone other than your family or spouse.

I know it’s not just for babies and young children. It for ALL AGES! And I choose to take it rectally because of accuracy because other methods are so unreliable on me that I need to take it this way!

I have never asked for it to be taken in my bottom….I would turn tomato red if I even tried!

Now I have been known to tell the nurses at urgent care facilities; “Just fyi; but if you want an accurate temperature on me you have to do it rectal!” “I know it sounds weird and a little naughty but trust me…. I can have a temp and you take it anywhere else on my body and you will get false results!” One nurse tested out that theory….she started with my mouth…it didn’t work. For one I am a mouth breather and two I have asthma so keeping my mouth closed even for a temperature is not possible. Then she did my ear and then my forehead! All of them read between 97.6 and 98.7 it was obvious that I was sick and even felt hot to the touch….so she took it in my bottom and yep 102.9.

So there you have it. And that is always even at home….I can have a fever but any other way you take my temperature you are going to get false readings but if you go for the tried and true MOST ACCURATE WAY you will get an accurate and true reading!

So now at my Dr when I go in the nurse who is a good friend of mine will do all my vitals and then say “Alright; you know the drill….Bottoms up!” Unless I’m feeling really bad and miserable and in that case she just says; “ok I know this isn’t fun but I need to check your temperature and I know what to do!

If a medical professional told me they were going to take my temp rectally who am I to argue it’s the most accurate. I would rollover put on my poker face,let them spread my cheeks & insert the thermometer. I’d be in heaven🍑🌡️

As an adult; If you were to go to the doctor and the nurse told you you were to have your temperature taken rectal (in your bottom) how would you react?

Would you be excited or embarrassed?

I’m talking about a real doctor not play.

I’ve never had my temperature taken rectally. However, while I think it would be thrilling, I can also see myself being incredibly embarrassed and humiliated! Especially, if the doctor or the nurse require me to be a certain position that reveal “all the goods!”

Surely I would be embarrassed if I was told that my temperature has to be taken rectally.

Actually, I don't know how I would react.

First reaction would surely be doubting and rejecting.

But somehow it would also be a dream becoming true. So I would surely consent in the end.

It's a pity that it's a fantasy that does not happen today...

I would be excited and embarrassed.

Be absolutely excited and hope I be put in diaper changing position. And leave the thermometer in longer than usual. I don’t see an issue with getting a accurate temperature besides everyone calling it the baby way.

Never minded them as a kid , why would i mind them now. 🌡️

I don’t get it! What does a thermometer up your butt do?

It would most likely be a medical emergency, or for some some reason they couldn't get it any other way. If I were conscious, I wouldn't care.

I can't imagine that happening in a real-life medical setting nowadays. I can't even remember ever having my rectal temperature taken at the doctor's office as a kid. But if a doctor did insist on taking my rectal temperature, it would be a dream come true. As long as it is a male medical professional.

Usually happens in the ED when someone presents with hyper/hypothermia or some altered consciousness. The kind of situation where you wouldn't expect them to complain about a rectal temperature. Or in the OR where, likewise, you're unlikely to notice

I still get embarrassed, especially when my adult daughter tells me that it's temperature time. I cringe if I am sick in bed, especially if her g/f comes in, as well!

how would you react if in a real venue ( medical)you were told you’d be getting a RT.

I very much doubt that there is but a rare instance that a rectal temperature would need to be used in a real medical situation. The ear or forehead is so much easier to do even if one is covered in blood or other fluids.

But...if it has to be done then it has to be done.

I'm a patient of few words, but always compliant with the doctor in any fantasy exam scenario. Always acknowledge with an "okay" or "of course" when he tells me it's time to take my rectal temp.

I'd want to know why they want to do it, in a real world exam, play exam, its dr's orders!!!

During my hospital stay, a young male nurse said he needed to do a rectal RT in order to get a very accurate temp reading. I was suspicious of his reasons. Perhaps seeing I shave my entire body had him thinking I was into fooling around, and perhaps he was hoping I'd get an erection. But, I didn't (get an erection) and let him do it without any sort of reaction of my part.