Rectal thermometer probe cover

Who here uses probe covers with their rectal thermometers? I use them everytime I take my temp. I have pre-lubricated covers that I use

I've got probe covers for my Filac Fastemp digital thermometer. To me, those just add to the experience. I also have some sheaths for glass thermometers. They're the old B-D red prelubricated rectal sheaths. To me, those things are horrible. They're a bother to put on the thermometer, and they make a nice, smooth glass thermometer into something completely undesirable. And for what? Glass thermometers are non porous, and clean up easily, no need to cover them. As far as a normal digital thermometer goes?? Pfft... Throw it in the garbage and go buy a geratherm 🤣

Sometimes I use the covers on our digital thermometer but it’s rare and as for the glass thermometers…..nope never use the covers I didn’t even know there were covers for those type thermometers. My parents never put a cover on our thermometers when I was growing up either. They just always washed and sanitized with alcohol. Same thing at the doctor until they came out with the ones that the thermometer just stayed with or attached to the little hand held machine (I don’t remember what they are called) but blue was oral and red was rectal.

@RTneo I do have a geratherm

It's been a long time, but I have tried the pre-lubricated sheaths that were included with the B-D rectal thermometers. I think I even bought a pack of refills but never used them. I much prefer using a glass thermometer just as it is, without a sheath. And I usually don't use lubricant, I like to have the thermometer come in direct contact with my lovehole.

I've tried digital thermometers and didn't like using them because they can't be inserted far enough, register too quickly, and just don't have the same feel. Also, they don't look as sexy sticking out of a man's ass cheeks as a thin glass rod thermometer. I've also tried the Geratherm rectal thermometer. Didn't care for it. Too thick. Difficult to insert in the ass if it's not lubricated, and keeps sliding out of the ass when it is lubricated. Also, the bulb looks like an oral bulb. I prefer a round stubby bulb in my ass.

I agree with MarkRT on thermometer, usage and models. 🌡️

Nevers saw them used in my familly. Rectal temperature was the norm, even for adults, but the idea was that you should never share a thermometer.

I have a battery-operated Welch Alyn and a good supply of those thick plastic probe covers.

A little dab of lube on the anus works just fine.

Nurses used probe covers in the hospital and once at an urgent care when they took a rectal, but I haven’t bothered with them at home with our Taylor glass thermometer. I am a clean freak, so if it needs to be used, I give it a thorough going over after with soap and hydrogen peroxide.

Honestly i like the feeling of a probe cover on a rectal thermometer. It's a different feeling in my rectum. With plenty of lube of course

Probe covers were never used when my temperature was taken with glass thermometers. The few times I had my temperature taken in the hospital with a battery-powered digital thermometer they used thin paper sheaths heavily coated with lube.

I never use probe covers on glass thermometers. They are easy to clean and sterilize. I have used them with digital thermometers but my preference is to use glass thermometers and not have this additional thing to deal with.