Rectal Thermometer User ?

Hi Hermann,

Sorry if I was a bit blunt about my op. It happened so long ago that I don't remember being any other way - it's part of who I am. It's so easy for me to forget how unusual it is or that it might be the first time others have come across this. I don't want you to be sad for me!

Now, I think we've hijacked this thread for long enough - it is about rectal thermometer users after all!

I've always been worried about mercury themo's ...what would happen if it broke while inside of her ....not just the glass, but the mercury itself? would that present a major health hazard? if so, what would be the best way to flush the system?

Apologies for the couple of links in blue and underlined. They lead to advertisements and it seems as though I've got an Ad bug.

There are two issues here, about mercury filled glass thermometers. Another about glass thermometers per se, regardless of what they are filled with.

To have a glass thermometer break when inserted in the rectum, or, off Topic I know, the urethra, is tantamount to a disaster. There is almost certain to be injury necessitating a visit to the ER and probably further non accidental (cutting perhaps) injury when the pieces are being removed - as they must of course be!

If mercury is spilt then there is a further risk from the mercury. 'Flushing the system', which marcus master mentions, is not an option - any damage is done!

Inserting a normal glass thermometer in either orifice is risking breakage, especially if the fabled excitement at the procedure produces involuntary movement, particularly muscular spasms. Breakage is less likely in the rectum than the urethra because the only place of close contact with the body from rectal insertion is in the relatively short anal canal whereas in the urethra there is more constricted contact for a greater distance. That is of course assuming that that the patient/user does not move too much, perhaps while being further stimulated, or sit down with the thermometer inserted.

We read here of folks buying candy or industrial thermometers because of their greater diameter and thus the greater stimulation. In their intended use though they are almost invariably meant to be used mounted on a plastic or wooden board - that will clearly be removed for rectal use unless ones anus is a rectangular slot! All of this means that they will be thinner glass because they depend on such support.

If a properly designed and manufactured rectal thermometer is used then the risk is lessened, but not eliminated. I wonder how confident we can be that purchasing a rectal thermometer from an Adult store etc guarantees that it will be of adequate design and manufacture. Because rectal temperature taking is almost never a true medical procedure these days there cannot be much of a genuine market and thus not many genuine manufacturing facilities either. So China etc fills that gap, with not a great deal of concern for safety, I'd vouch.

Yes, I take rectal temperatures during consultations. I buy electronic ones in mini-bulk lots, probably a dozen at a time. I regard them as disposable and offer them as a souvenir to take home. OK, they penetrate but an inch or so and may not be entirely accurate. The accuracy I test as best I can by pushing the activation button through the blister pack and I discard any that are not within O.1C of each other before I go to pay for them. But is accuracy a real factor? And what is that persons 'norm' anyway? It's the experience of the procedure that most are happy with.

If you want to penetrate further - or use a thermometer in the urethra/vagina, then there are plastic ones filled with alcohol, usually yellow or red in colour, and I commend those to you. There are electronic ones too, incorporating a probe on a flexible lead - a proper medical instrument. Can you afford one?

Please folks, don't treat this subject with a cavalier attitude. A play examination is meant to be fun, not an ordeal or worse. Apologies for the couple of words in blue and underlined, which link to an advertisement. Looks like I've got a bug!

The post reads fine for me. No blue links / underlining /ad bugs that I can see.

I like the thermometers available at veterinary supply houses such as Tractor Supply. They are longer and thicker than normal "human" thermometers and appear to be quite sturdy. They are really noticeable when inserted rectally.

I always take my wife's that way.

I have 2 rectal thermometers and I use them for play only. I try and use them as often as I can, hopefully at least weekly but prefer more when I can.

A Thermogerm in Celsius, one with both Celsius and Fahrenheit, a traditional American rt and an old meat thermometer.

I have several digital ones but would like to find a veterinary one. Anyone have a link in the US?

Hi tcuplvr, Try Tractor Supply or any other store which services professioal farms. They usually have a section of animal health care items including some nice thermometers.

I have about a dozen thermometers of verying sizes and shapes. Probably 6-7 mercury "old school", a vet. thermometer which is a little longer and thicker, candy thermometer and a few longer and flat type scientific thermometers for the curious to try. My only reservation is with the longer and less sturdy candy thermometer. I like to have fun as well as anyone, but safety should always be top priority. I would not like to have an accident while playing with a partner. I would only insert a candy thermometer about an inch, which should be enough to get the proverbial ball rolling b/f moving on to my favorite (more safe) thermometers. I use them 99% for pleasuring my willing female "patients". Take care.

I have 2 digital thermometers, one has a slightly longer probe than the other for deeper penetration.

I own two BD rectal thermometers, an ADC rectal, two veterinary thermometers (they were a set), a Geratherm oral and Geratherm rectal, a BD basal thermometer, and an IVAC electronic. The vet thermometers are used for play, the others have mostly been retired. If I'm in a hurry, or if I really am sick, I'll use the IVAC.

I own four BD rectal thermometers, one veterinary, a Geratherm oral and Geratherm rectal, the Geratherm rectal I use the most.

I have 4 glass thermometers including one newer B-D. I have a few electronic ones i hardly use. I use the glass ones for play and when I'm sick

I have few thermometers. You can see pictures of them in one of my albums.

One is only for me but the others are for my play partners 😃

I have a nice collection, overall. Unfortunately, some of my favorites with the pear-shaped bulbs, broke over the years, but I was lucky to find replacements. I have a handful of glass types from the 70's, but don't use them, because their tiny bulb ends don't provide any stimulation. The large pear style bulbs were discontinued in the late 60's, and the ebay sellers are taking advantage of that, with ridiculously high prices. I don't own any digitals, but do have a geratherm. My favorites are the vintage glass, with the pear-shaped bulbs.

Each person here has their own, so 7 and no they are definately not for play only

Two, for my best patients

I own a variety of glass oral and rectal thermometers. They are some of the most elegantly simple and amazingly accurate instruments I own. They last for years and years, do not require calibration or batteries, are simple to use, easy to clean and inexpensive.

I understand the environmental concerns, but regulations have made the good old-fashioned thermometer hard to find. Don't get me started.

I have only one for rectal temps

I have several glass ones. Spares in case one breaks, or a guest becomes feverish.

2 glass and one digital..definitely for play and reg use ... Although -if I take his temp rectally when he's sick it usually turns into a miraculous recovery and more play 😃.

Yes I own several glass/mercury thermometers for play and also because they get the most accurate reading.

Yes! I have about 12-15 mercury fever thermometers and a few of them are oral but I have at least TEN are RECTAL.

Big bulb pear shaped and a few have Rectal inscribed on the side.

I own glass mercury pear shaped thermometer with RECTAL on the side and a RED tip at the end.

I have three mercury in glass thermometers by "faichney". All have the pear shaped bulb and are ready for immediate use.

I have three thermometers for rectal use. Two digital ones and one old style glass thermometer with a pear shaped metal tip... I am using them for checking my temperature if it feels like I am having a fever...

I have one old mercury rectal thermometer and 2 without mercury. I also have digital.

I would like to try the US thermometer. I have only tried it once. Don't know where to get one.

I have several mercury thermometers (purchased on eBay... good luck finding these in stores) and two digital thermometers. I only use the mercury variety for play.