Lack of anatomical knowledge

Does it bother anyone else how often anatomy is not used correctly in the stories? It drives me insane that so many people use the term "vagina" to refer to the entire female genitalia. It would seem to me that people so into med fet would at least know body parts.

Maybe they should have a anatomy section on here with pictorials . SO people get acquainted with their body's and its names of things .Just a thought . 😁 😁 😁 😉 😉 😉

I do understand what you mean, but you always have to think about how many different nationalities are contributing in this forum. I really enjoy it when someone is writing stories in a proper english with all the real terms, but it is a enrichtment to have so many people writing here from all over the world.

Well, it is possible that the writer doesn't want to sound so clinical as if she/he were writing some term paper or a lecture. i mean, i'm aware of the terms, like the fact that the external genitalia is the "vulva" and that "vagina" is actually the birth canal. so, i guess if the writer sounds accurate in what he/she is describing then it's ok. besides, when i'm reading a story, i enjoy the eroticism and i also think of the time and effort the writer has put into it so to hell with the anatomical terms. but then of course some stories can get super ridiculous but then again it's medfet, everyone gets off on a diverse area of things.

I communicate with a play doc that insists on correct terminology in certain circumstances (when we're being clinical) but will let things slide somewhat when we're just having fun. I've always been a stickler for correctness, and have a pretty good grasp on Anatomy and Physiology, but I have to admit it's been an education for me.

However, every now and then, I catch him with his pants down, so to speak, and zing him with one he hasn't heard before. It's fun to challenge one another.

I think a sub-board with a guide to anatomy would be an excellent idea.

Take good care,

gaze

I think that a lot of people are very uneducated on anatomy as well. However, I have noticed this repeating in some stories and posts (I usually try to excuse those making sincere efforts, who do not have English as their first language). While I think that in general, people generalize in this way because it is casual, I would think that in med fet, people would be MORE likely to use the correct terms.. It would turn me on more to hear a playdoc say, "I need to examine your inner labia before I use the speculum" than if they referred to the entire area as the vagina.

It really takes you right out of the story when you're reading about an exam and the writer suddenly uses the term "pussy". It ruins the whole scene in my opinion.

I agree; it's a medical fetish not a sex party or backseat of the car fetish and if it's medical it should utilize the proper vocabulary and even give it new twists--urethral catheterization to assess for the patency of the urethra and functionality of the bladder sphincter, eg., rather than lapse into street terms or gross anatomy errors, as it were.

I like clinical decription with correct terms. I am turned on by graphic description of a procedure, not just the vulgairty. i like to be told like, lay back and open your knees so i can spread your labia and asses your outer genitalia.

Describing accurately what you are doing and using the correct words is the mark of a professional (including a med fet professional). It also adds to the sensation of the experience.

Wow, i mean i agree that it adds to the posts and stories, but now i am afraid i am not educated enough to post here. Hope i have not disgusted anyone, and i'll try to be very careful in any further postings.

soumise

(Who does not have MedFet as a primary fetish, but does have English as a primary language.)

Not a problem, soumise. We are all here to learn from one another.

Indeed, no one should be so intimidated that they decide not to send a post or write a story. Above all else, this should be the place where "to each, his own" is the rule rather than just a phrase. So, Soumise, go ahead and post away, you are always interesting to read.

And to srg_rik, a karma to you, for your support!

Best,

gaz

A postscript to what I said previously- I hope that no one took offense to what was stated. Firstly, I should think it would be obvious that if someone's first language is not English than they should not be chastised for an errors made. Also, if you are writing a story and that is appealing to you, please submit it- we all seem to like a good story! I am just saying that it seems to go hand-in-hand with the fetish to use clinical terms, and I know that it turns ME on more. I hope no offense has been taken to anything that I said!

Is it really that important? To criticize because of improper use of anatomical words is to not see the forest for the trees, so to speak. The idea is an exchange of thoughts.

This is why I think medical fetish people should learn from other people and have the experience to gain knowledge from others with anatomy, proper terminology, and procedures first hand, especially when incorporating every thing in a medical fetish story or a real life exam. How each individual describes his or her own story is why we are all so unique and special medical fetish peeps.

Many huggss to all, Kitten

I think there should be a fine line between reading an anatomy book and a quickly thrown together erotic story.

For my part, I enjoy a little build-up in a med-fetish story as well. I don't really care for a "right to sex" type of story. Give me some background, some technical jargon, and make it a little realistic.

What I think is good is melding of anatomical terms with the common vernacular. I have a copy of a thesarus of terms some 100 synonymns for the penis alone. I'll fetch the title if there is interest I do not have the volume in hand. I think even better was the old-time practice of like Krafft-Ebbing's Psychosexualis Pathologica to hide things to be kept from the "unwashed masses" by drapping explicit things in Latin. The same goes for Psychology of Sex by Havelock Ellis - what a book - what a guy he was!

DrLaennec ClinicalUSMLE (Yahoo chat)

The use of proper anatomical terms is very important to my enjoyment of medical talk. It is the cold, clinical nature of exams that I find exciting and use of proper anatomical names accentuates this.

Do you folks think it would be worthwhile for me to post Anatomic Lessons -as short pieces to General Talk. If so should they incorporate more than a careful look at the genitalia and rather embrace breast, heart whatever? This is just a "feeler" I'd appreciate comments. DrLaennec ClinicalUSMLE (Yahoo chat)

You know me, I think it would be a great idea!

Works for me, DrLaennec. I've managed to learn quite a bit so far on this forum, but anything short of four years in medical school that'd help me be a better playdoc would be greatly appreciated. 😃

I totally agree with Ms Janespain. During my exams and interviews I always use specific medical terms. Women's Health and Gynecology have been a true interest to me since I was young, and this led me to actually study on medical books for many years and then - with the coming up of the Internet - on sites of Universities and Medical Associations. It happened to me to successfully do some basic counseling, and I guess this is one of the highest peak a playdoc can achieve.

Aside from this, I think that whoever is willing to act as a doctor, even in a playrole scenario, should have at least a basic knowledge of what he's going to examine. Not only for a better result in roleplaying, but also for patient's sake.

Sincerely,

Dr. Bartholin

I absolutely agree with you. A major part of the excitement comes from correct terminology. I cannot stand to read "cut cock." It should be "circumcised penis." I particularly find the phrase "uncircumcised penis" very erotic.

Too late to read through all of the posts.However, the female genatalia is also collectively known as the pudendum.

Perhaps then & because of the diversity both in members language & differing views, it would be more helpful if occasionally when someone has some free time just post links on anatomy (text & film) here on this thread, so anyone can use it in whatever manner they wish. . .But don't contaminate it with a pile of meaningless youtube clips