Exam

Went for my exam, what is up with the big swab up my ass with no warning..... Has anyone else had this done??

Did you talk to the doc or staff about anal sex? It's usually a test for STDs.

What was the reason you went for an exam?

That would help us answer.

As Susie said--what was the reason for the visit?

Yes, many times for std's and for anal interepithilial neoplasia. Are you complaining? Did you not enjoy it?

Can't say I've ever had that done before. What doctor was it and why were you there? First visit or just the first time it's ever happened?

Was a speculum used?

And why didn't you ask! Doctors are more than happy to answer questions. If you tell them you're nervous they'll tell you everything they're about to do.

Gay male doctors will swab a gay male patient whether or not they have discussed sexual activity: it's standard for such a practice now.

I'm a 'man who has sex with men' and yes, I always have to have a rectal swab when I go for an STD check-up.

Usually, I'm asked to take down my trousers and boxers and lie on my side - then the doctor inserts the swab into my anus.

Like other posters here have said, I think it's pretty standard for gay and bi guys.

I've only ever had the swab inserted on its own, but I'm aware that sometimes doctors use an anoscope too - would be interested to hear of any gay guys who've had this more invasive version of the test...

This post is getting off track. According to the profile "Toes" is a female, so the whole assumption of bi or gay male is not relevant in this context.

It actually is. As I mentioned early on, if there was talk about unprotected anal sex, this swab for STDs would be appropriate, just as it is for a man.

This post is getting off track. According to the profile "Toes" is a female, so the whole assumption of bi or gay male is not relevant in this context.

It actually is. As I mentioned early on, if there was talk about unprotected anal sex, this swab for STDs would be appropriate, just as it is for a man.

Jds4med,

You are absolutely correct!

I have had an rectal swab before, but that was because I had been on a vacation to south of the USA and came back with "tourista." I went to the doc and he did a swab to try to figure out how to combat the problem. But that has been once in 50 years and I knew it was going to happen.

Are you pregnant? The swab was probably check for group b strep.

Maybe TOES needs to jump back in and answer the question asked of her 3 days ago.

Toes hasn't logged in since this post.

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