Which is the Best Rectal Thermometer ?

What is the perfect glass rectal thermometer to you?

First, it would have a non-toxic, non-murcury fill media, such as Gallistan. Most of the controversy surrounding glass thermometers is the toxic mercury content, which is fine, until it is broken. Current Gallistan thermometers take at least four minutes to register, in contrast to at most three minutes to register for a mercury fill thermometer.

The perfect thermometer would be an enlarged version of the standard four inch glass rectal thermometers: the non-toxic Gallistan filled, 5.5 inches long with a uniform thickness that is thicker than the standard thermometer, triangular in cross section, stubby entry tip and blunt pointed, Fahrenheit scale only, and on one side a white stripe with identifying information.

The increased length provides for deeper penetration where applicable, while maintaining an extended length projecting from the subject's clasped cheeks. The increased thickness insures that the subject is aware of its presence, particularly upon entry when the thermometer is very cold and after it is lodged in the subject's rear end.

Of course, a rectal temperature should only be taken for those subjects that are considered not suitable for an oral temperature.

Of course!! But playdocs do the things that they want to do, not those that they should do, provided always (a) that they are safe and (b) that their patients want them too.

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First, it would have a non-toxic, non-murcury fill media, such as Gallistan. Most of the controversy surrounding glass thermometers is the toxic mercury content, which is fine, until it is broken. Current Gallistan thermometers take at least four minutes to register, in contrast to at most three minutes to register for a mercury fill thermometer.

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Totally agree....I broke a mercury one earlier today (on a counter, not in me), and cleaning it up sucked.....

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I like a little bit of length, but it's thickness that gets me....I like NICE and thick...slows reaction time as well 😉.

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Hey! Why are we hating on the metric system? I record all temps in metric because: 1) many medical places are switching to it, 2) I'm a science/engineering guy and 3) it's actually a better system....

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Of course, a rectal temperature should only be taken for those subjects that are considered not suitable for an oral temperature.

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Yes, but my (play) patients require an accurate reading, so I'm afraid oral temps are ruled out for all of them........

The 5.5 inch length reflect an older patient that has outgrown the standard 4 inch glass rectal thermometer. The length would make a casual observer aware that a rectal temperature is being taken with a generous length of thermometer projecting out.

The Fahrenheit scale continues the tradition of the standard glass thermometer.

Non-breakable, an inch in diameter and twelve inches long. 😁 😁 😁 😁

A really good idea for the perfect glass thermometer would be to make an old fashioned "stubby bulb" rectal thermometer, but fill it with the new Galistan alloy instead of mercury. You would have the faultless, economic simplicity of a standard thermometer without the worry of a poisonous mercury spill. The only problem is that the Galium thermometers made now are sort of awkward and flimsy to American standards.

Those that grew up having their temperatures taken with standard glass thermometers can relate personally to them. Since they are virtually banned in the U.S. because of the toxic mercury fill, use of them have significantly diminished both at home and medical facilities. However, replacing the mercury fill with environmentally safe Gallistan in the standard glass thermometer could possibly salvage it from near extinction. There have been very few protests about oddly designed, not so exciting Gallistan thermometers are sold in the U.S under the brand name of Geratherm and so it follows that there should no reason to believe that Gallistan filled standard glass thermometers be any different when also marketed in the U.S.

Functionally the only difference between a standard mercury fill glass thermometer and a standard Gallistan fill glass thermometer is that the Gallistan fill glass thermometer would take up to five minutes to register as opposed to up to three minutes for a mercury fill glass thermometer to register. Because an extra two minutes might make all the difference in the world for a low functioning youngster (for example, one that is scholastically challenged or attention deficits) that could be normally expected to hold a mercury fill glass thermometer in his mouth safely for three minutes, but is very questionable to hold a Gallistan fill standard glass thermometer for five minutes. Fortunately, it would be expected that a Gallistan filled standard glass rectal thermometer would be available for use with such youngsters of any age.

Where can i find one I just love having somthing thick in my ass.

Bobbie, a candy thermometer would work great for you

A candy thermometer works well and is cheap. It looks like the old style glass thermometer, but bigger.

I like a glass one to start with and then should my temp be elevated, it's necessary to re-take it with a candy thermometer.

A digital veterinary thermometer is a bit bigger than normal and gives added sensation as it dilates the anal opening. Also available are non-mercury five-inch glass thermometers which are really nice.

Just got a glass veterinary thermometer...larger too than a regular thermometer. I do so like old school glass 😳.

I'm also looking for a good anal thermometer, I'm kind of scared to use a glass one on my submissive, fearing it would break. Is there a site that sells a medical grade anal thermometer?

The chances of breakage are pretty slim, unless you're abusing the thermometer, and thereby, your sub as well. Thermometers usually break when they are dropped on a hard surface like a table or floor.

It's hard to find a glass thermometer any more. I have good luck at Tractor Supply or any feed-n-seed establishment. I just buy a veterinary thermometer and go with that. You can check with Horse.com, last time I looked they were available there.

If you're absolutely determined to steer clear of glass, look at Lab Safety Supply. They have plastic thermometers with dye instead of mercury. We use one of those for urethral temps and they are heavenly. Having said all that, there is nothing quite like the feeling of cool glass sliding into your bottom to check for a "fever"!

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LadyDoc

I like a glass thermometer to take the temp from my girlfriend, than a candy thermometer 😉

For my GF i used a green digital termometer. But my GF prefer a glass termometer

I like the old fashioned "stubby bulb" rectal thermometer

Thanks for the very good advice LadyDocIsIn, i am going shopping today

I like the large vet ones, a little thicker and longer .

One with a plump, pear-shaped bulb. For me, it all boils down to being able to feel the bulb with the thermometer inserted.

A glass stubby bulb thermometer

Like other sorts of thermometers, rectal thermometers come in two main types. They can be mercury thermometers, meaning they have mercury inside that rises alongside a measurement scale and must be manually read to indicate body temperature, or they can be digital thermometer, displaying the reading in numbers on a small screen. A digital thermometer often gives a beep when it is time to read the temperature. Rectal thermometers usually come in a standard size; they are neither bigger nor smaller than a standard oral thermometer. As such, they are usually about 4.5 inches long and perhaps a quarter of an inch wide at the point that is used for insertion.

A glassy stubby thermometer is the best

I recently purchased a standard thermomemeter from boots and it is suprissingly good and very very very effective was not expecting it to be so good but it was really very effective

I noticed a thicker/longer/yellow glass thermometer in a video once... Then on the old RTA board, a member mentioned they really enjoyed using a veterinary thermometer (a 'horse' thermometer actually...) A friend at work rides and take a 'riding/horse' magazine full of various equipment. Low and behold, there was what looked like the same thermometer and I order it. It's a great addition to my standard glass ones but....THESE 'HORSE and TACK' catalogs keep coming, and coming, and coming...lol.

You poor urban prisoners...

Anyone living in farm country or working with large animals knows that technology has modernized thermometers used on large animals. That said, there are people who just don't like an electronic device that at the worst time can slip out of your grasp and fall into whatever liquid abounds.

Many vets still stock the large thermometers used on horses, cattle, etc. Many vets at zoos and aquariums insist on using mercury thermometers. Happily, these are more durable: larger, heavier, built to last*. They are collected by some vets, particularly those who can appreciate their use on their human patients.

You know, vets that play...

* these thermometers put their human equivalent to shame. Some are 14" or longer, weigh 3-4 times what a human rectal thermometer would weigh.

I found a two for one special on vet thermometers AWESOME!!!! the best ones I have ever had. The give very true readings and you don't have to shake them down for ever and ever either a couple good shakes and they are ready again. They are yellow glass and have a hole at the end to put a string if you want so you can make sure you get it up there and then pull out when you are ready to read. Also, on the back there are normal readings for certain animals if you care to know. Though, they still have the normal "Human Arrow" marked on it when I get back my special status on here I will take a pick and post what they look like. Take a look around online or at your local farm supply or vet store.

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Supposgayguy

I grew up a cowgirl, and I had never once considered using one of those! I'm so ashamed! They would be interesting, to say the least.

I've got to get a veterinary thermometer.That sounds nice.