What do you prefer: foot stirrups or knee rests?

The only time I have seen knee rests used is in surgical procedures such as a hysterectomy. Not sure about other countries. Most exams are done in foot stirrups as far as I know.

I have always wanted to be examined, or to have a procedure that requires knee stirrups. Unfortunately, my only experience with them was in surgery, under sedation.

My best half told me she likes the knee rests best because are more comfortable, also makes her "hot" as they spread her wider apart and gives more exposure

I do like it more too, have been able to get great pics and movies from real exams this way

I would like to experience knee rests. They look comfortable. I don't think my knees could take the stirrups anymore.

I have tried both. I like knee rest best, because when I am in foot stirrips i have to spread my legs myself and it's harder to relax. In knee rests feel more stuck in place, more exposed, but still more comfortable.

Both rests have such possibilities and Im intrigued!

Well, obviously I have no experience with either.

I'd like to have knee rests, but our table did not come with them. The stirrups do work but my legs get tired after awhile. Thus making our fun time ending sooner than it should.

I'd like to have knee rests, but our table did not come with them. The stirrups do work but my legs get tired after awhile. Thus making our fun time ending sooner than it should.

Knee rests are easy to buy on the net, so if your hubby is a bit handy to instal them you can have lots of fun.

I've made ours of metal scrap and mounted them on an old metal bureau. Very unfortunately my wife isn't into it 😥

Knee rests. More exposure and it's more comfortable for my legs.

I have only experienced foot stirrups. My doctor does have knee rests because I have seen them in her other exam rooms. Even when I worked at the OB/GYN clinic they only used knee rest for certain things like cryo surgery, cone biopsies, etc. when the patient was going to be in a position for longer than usual.

Although feel more exposed and less control knee crutch style stirrups are much more comfortable and would be my 1st choice.

I have only had the stirrups. I would like to have the knee rests just once for a regular exam, just to see what they feel like. But I believe the stirrups are standard, at least where I go for doctor appointments, for a yearly gyn exam.

My gyno has knee rests. Foot stirrups are not so usual in Germany.

I prefer knee rests because they are more comfortable and it's easier to keep my legs spread during exam

My wife has always been examined in the knee supports, I ask that she would prefer the stirrups because the exposure in the knee supports is really embarrassing and dirty, but here in Italy stirrups are not used or at least I have never seen them

Knee rests are much more comfy but I have never had anything other than the foot ones.

So many exams with stirrups and not a one so far without stirrups. I would love to experience the knee rests one day! They appear to be very comfortable!

I prefer knee rests cause are more comfortable and it s easier to keep legs spread during exam

@sofia6969 indeed, knee rests are indeed most comfortable! Perfect for hours of relaxing and enjoyment! 😍😁😍

Like many others... knee rests.

My wife has always been examined in the knee supports, I ask that she would prefer the stirrups because the exposure in the knee supports is really embarrassing and dirty, but here in Italy stirrups are not used or at least I have never seen them

I'm curious as to why this poster has used the word "dirty" in discussing knee supports.

I prefer knee stirrups as I feel more exposed in them and less able to close my legs. However, I like the idea of the foot rests and the doctor having to widen my legs were I to close them...

@Coriander You prefer them, to feel more exposed, for real life examinations or for play examinations?

Knee rests. I find them nice. All my muscles relax. I just close my eyes and let things happen.

@Pecan_nutjob I prefer knee rests both in real life and in a fantasy play situation (not been in a play situation yet).

@Coriander So… you like feeling wide open and exposed in a real examination situation? Interesting. (I say that because some people here draw a clear distinction between play examinations and real ones!)

I've been in both positions. I find feet rests are more comfortable than knee rests. I also feel more exposed with feet rest...

While I have never encountered knee rests, they sound awful. I struggle to think of something more hated than stirrups (other than the speculum), but at least in stirrups one can still move their legs. So the spreading and immobility achieved by the knee rests that others have mentioned, is, put plainly, my nightmare.

I'd love to try out knee rests. The stirrups are so awkward and my feet slide. I'm one of those gals who wears socks to the gyno. Novelty socks. Last time it was SpongeBob.

Have only experienced stirrups in a real setting. I find that having the doctor guide me into fitting my feet comfortably, then having me scoot down "a little more" is more than enough for me..

I've never had knee rests, though we recently received a set that could easily be utilized as such! Have heard that knee rests provide much more visualization as they widen the legs. Would love to try them out sooner rather than later... we'll see

Definitely knee rests, I've always found the stirrups to be fairly uncomfortable.