Guys, is it embarrassing to be in your underwear ?

Back in the 70's and 80's when I was a kid and into my teenage years it was common for boys to wear FTL or Hanes tighty whitey undies. When going to the pediatrician as I did the nurse had you get undressed to your undies. There was no argument, you just got undressed into your undies.

It was embarrassing on a few levels. At first when my mother would sit in the exam room and watch my exams, during the exams I would get an erection and ejaculate. But as I reached puberty, I had to wear my undies around the house and my mother would give me weekly inspection of my penis so after a while it was no longer embarrassing but just cold in the exam room.

In today's world...I keep my clothes on and rarely the doctor has me undress or examines my penis.

A little over a week ago I had a complete dermatology exam. This was done by a PA with a nurse assisting. A gown and my briefs was the sum total of any covering. At the end of the exam I was in only my briefs. She took a very quick peek down the back of my briefs. I still can't figure that out. Really. She "froze" a few spots on my head and shoulder areas. Then, she removed a cyst from my right hand social finger. Through this whole procedure I was wearing only my briefs. I thought it was odd; but hardly embarrassing.

It's only taken place once and that was in college using the student health clinic. I was taken down the exam hallway by a student nurse and shown the bathroom and told to provide a urine sample. That was fine but it did feel a bit weird to hand her my sample when I returned from the bathroom. Next, she brought me to the exam room and while offering a subtle smile instructed me to "The doctor needs you to undress down to your underpants." She emphasized being just in my underpants and left. I felt slightly nervous but at least my briefs remained on and went about undressing. Minutes later there was a knock on the door and the nurse returned to take my temp, bp, and weigh me. I felt a bit foolish but I had on newer briefs - navy colored - and did as told. While doing this, the doctor entered and it was a female causing me more alarm. I was given a basic physical including an exam of my genitals and DRE. The nurse was present as well and saw all along with the doctor. It's the only time I have been naked in front of a woman other than a partner. Embarrassing hardly explains what I felt! Shock, self consciousness, sudden realization that my manhood is being examined, and loss of control are a few!

Great post Nick321!

Its a little embarrassing in general to have to strip down in front of someone that is a relative stranger, but the gender of the doctor and/or nurse doesn't really affect me that much.

If you want to get into embarrassing situations though, when I was in the hospital a little over a year ago, I had an infection on my back, and during my shower the nurses wanted me to scrub my entire body, including the infected area with an antibacterial soap. Only problem was, the infected area on my back was in a spot that was like, an inch just beyond where I could reach really well, and I didn't have a long scrub brush or anything available to me. So the nurses had to get into the shower room with me and wash my backside while I was naked in the shower. But again, that would have been embarrassing regardless of the gender of the person who was helping me.

I don’t really find it embarrassing, I’m okay with a doctor male or female seeing my legs and my chest so it’s not a big deal. Now being naked for an entire exam is a different story.

I recently went to a walk in for a chest type cold. They said it might be a respiratory infection and the nurse gave me a shot in the ass. I only dropped them an inch or two at her request. The PA that saw me was a lady as well. I personally would freak out if I had a female doctor doing anything invasive. It's probably stupid but I much prefer a male doctor.

Not embarrassing for me at all. I have LOTS of nice underwear. My doctor has even commented on some before. 😃

I just had a skin check with the PA at the dermatology clinic, no big deal. Shorts on and she does a butt check too fast. I wonder if it’s worth it. I’ve had basal cell Carcinoma removed from the face and chest several times so I regularly check my body as I have not had a white butt since 1979 when I discovered the nude beach in San Diego.

I have never had any issues during my visits to the dermatologist or primary doctor. Most always examined in just my briefs. Actually enjoy it.

I don't mind it around medical staff and doctors because that is their job and they have seen a lot of stuff. But if I was female and had to go to gynecologist then I would be embarrassed.

I lost all sense of embarrassment thanks to my 2 week hospital stay for open-heart mammary graft surgery... Female nurses washing me, catheterizing me, inserting suppositories, tracing out leg veins in case mammary artery would be feasible, ultra-sounding everything to make sure all were clear, looking for new places to inject since I was almost completely black&blue due my very low platelet condition (44K) and use of heparin needed to prevent clotting despite my low platelets, as well as one female spending 20+ minutes pressing pressure to close the femoral tap in my groin area...

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But as I reached puberty, I had to wear my undies around the house and my mother would give me weekly inspection of my penis so after a while it was no longer embarrassing but just cold in the exam room.

Could you maybe elaborate on why this was done? Was there any specific issue the doctor or your mother wan't to keep abreast of?

It’s always a little awkward in a setting like that but I’m not bothered too much by that. I definitely am a little excited but like I try to simply get it over with and make sure I’m healthy

For me I find examinations in my underwear somewhat disappointing but not embarrassing. Considering the fact that I haven't warn underwear for many years, it has been a while since I have experienced such a disappointment. I am, on the other hand, embarrassed to be examined in the nude. However, because I secretly desire and appreciate the embarrassment and humiliation associated with being nude in medical settings, I would say it is safe to say that it is all good nonetheless.

For me I find examinations in my underwear somewhat disappointing but not embarrassing. Considering the fact that I haven't warn underwear for many years, it has been a while since I have experienced such a disappointment. I am, on the other hand, embarrassed to be examined in the nude. However, because I secretly desire and appreciate the embarrassment and humiliation associated with being nude in medical settings, I would say it is safe to say that it is all good nonetheless.

Then you might want to do yourself a favor. When you go to your next exam, forget to wear your underwear to it. Be in the nude, say you frogot to put on underwear, or just chose not to wear any, and are okay being nude for your exam.

I think it definitely depends on the type/style of underwear in terms of embarrassment and vulnerability, at least for me. The more coverage like with boxer briefs or even trunks is definitely less embarrassing than briefs/tighty whities. More skin exposure and less fabric to "hide" things. Boxer briefs are closer to swim trunks so being seen in them isn't a huge deal. This is why I always make a point to wear classic briefs to the doctor in case he tells me just to strip down and not put on a gown.

Could you maybe elaborate on why this was done? Was there any specific issue the doctor or your mother wan't to keep abreast of?

I wish I knew why but I have no answers to that. All I know is when I started reaching puberty the doctor had a private talk with my mother, he gave her some brochures about boys growth and development, puberty in boys...I didn't really see the brochures...just the front of them and a small booklet of sorts so now sure what it said inside the booklet and brochures but after that exam and my mother meeting with the Doctor, I had to go to the doctor 3X per year for a "growth & development" exam and at the same time, I was only to wear my tighty whities to bed and around the house.

I had to go to the doctor 3X per year for a "growth & development" exam and at the same time, I was only to wear my tighty whities to bed and around the house.

When I was young and can first remember, probably around 8 and onward, my mother and grandmother, had me always take off my underpants/briefs when going to bed at night. I suppose I must have done so a few times and when they found out were quite clear saying it was unhealthy to do so. No constricting clothes on when sleeping.

Now when friends came over for a sleep-over, we usually both kept our briefs on under pyjamas since at that age I was the original wimp.

However in our house, there was never any question of walking around in the house in briefs. No sirree, Little Lord Fauntleroys didn't do that kind of thing, don't you know. Always had to be presentable.

Anyway, any idea what the purpose was of your doctor advising your mother to have you in briefs around the house?

Anyway, any idea what the purpose was of your doctor advising your mother to have you in briefs around the house?

I was just going to ask the same question. Did you wear tighty whities under you clothing around the house? Or nothing but the briefs?

As far as the original question - No, I am not self conscious about being in my underwear in front of a female doctor or nurse.

It happens rarely. I had the flu last year and went to the walk in where a female nurse gave me a shot in both ass cheeks although I only pulled my pants down enough to expose an inch of buttcheek. After having a lot of cardiac procedures done and getting put under and waking up with a cath I guess it has desensitized me to the whole process. I had a angiogram done and had to lay on my back for 8 hours. I told the nurse after 4 hours I had to pee and she ripped back the sheet and dropped willie into a urinal. I don't know about the rest of you but peeing on your back is not the easiest thing to do. When my time was up she helped me into the bathroom and stood outside the door while I let loose. Apparently my pleasure at squeezing the sponge was pretty evident from the laughing when I got done. She then pulled off my gown and got me dressed. I could have done it myself but she was determined to help. It was somewhat embarrassing but I told myself that a 40 year old nurse doesn't want to see a old guy like me anymore than I would want to see a 90 year old.

Why would it be embarrassing to be in your underwear?

Underwear (at least the kind my husband wears) covers a lot more than his Speedos at the beach or pool..

When I was young and can first remember, probably around 8 and onward, my mother and grandmother, had me always take off my underpants/briefs when going to bed at night. I suppose I must have done so a few times and when they found out were quite clear saying it was unhealthy to do so. No constricting clothes on when sleeping.

Now when friends came over for a sleep-over, we usually both kept our briefs on under pyjamas since at that age I was the original wimp.

However in our house, there was never any question of walking around in the house in briefs. No sirree, Little Lord Fauntleroys didn't do that kind of thing, don't you know. Always had to be presentable.

Anyway, any idea what the purpose was of your doctor advising your mother to have you in briefs around the house?

I have no clue why. I know back in the 70's and 80's most of my friends and we did sleepover's a lot, we all wore our undies to bed and hung out in our undies. I am not sure if the doctor even told my mother to have me wear undies around the house. All I know is when I turned 12/13yrs old, and when the doctor spoke privately spoke to my mother and gave her that booklet/brochures, it was that time I went from wearing my pajamas to undies.

I went to school that day, when I returned my mother sat me down and told me as I am getting older that I am no longer have to wear my pajamas, that since I am turning into a "man" and no longer to wear pajamas and she bought me brand new white hanes brief undies and I had to wear them to sleep and hanging out in the house.

So when I got home from school. I undressed took off all my clothes and just wore my undies. At the dinner table, watching TV, doing my homework, sleeping in them and so on....for what reason I don't know but to this day, I still wear them, hang out in them and sleep in my undies.

Also, I think the fact my mother had mental issues as well and being sexual abused I think had something to do with it.

If I am just in my underpants, with no gown, there is a feeling of vulnerable embarrassment that is very stimulating to me, especially with a female doctor. It clearly relates back to my childhood medical exams, though I have had the experience several times as an adult. Unfortunately, these days you can get what passes for a 'complete physical exam' and never remove a stitch of clothing. That is not much fun.

I have no clue why. I know back in the 70's and 80's most of my friends and we did sleepover's a lot, we all wore our undies to bed and hung out in our undies. I am not sure if the doctor even told my mother to have me wear undies around the house. All I know is when I turned 12/13yrs old, and when the doctor spoke privately spoke to my mother and gave her that booklet/brochures, it was that time I went from wearing my pajamas to undies.

I went to school that day, when I returned my mother sat me down and told me as I am getting older that I am no longer have to wear my pajamas, that since I am turning into a "man" and no longer to wear pajamas and she bought me brand new white hanes brief undies and I had to wear them to sleep and hanging out in the house.

So when I got home from school. I undressed took off all my clothes and just wore my undies. At the dinner table, watching TV, doing my homework, sleeping in them and so on....for what reason I don't know but to this day, I still wear them, hang out in them and sleep in my undies.

Also, I think the fact my mother had mental issues as well and being sexual abused I think had something to do with it.

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Why would it be embarrassing to be in your underwear?

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It all depends on the style, the cut, design and the fabric used. It is the same with lingerie. Many gowns and whatnots do indeed cover more than some other everyday apparel one would wear to go shopping.

But because it is designed with a specific purpose in mind, it does not feel appropriate for everyday wear.

The same with men's briefs, especially the old-fashioned kind in white with those thicker lines in front that open up. I found them mortifying as a kid. Which is why I now only buy in black or red. Even the name of some makes one snicker: Fruit of the Loom, or in French when someone said 'Petit Bateau' (a not all that unusual set of words in truth) kids in school might very well start snickering or making snide remarks.

Fruit of the Loom

Fruit of the loom is actually a very clever name for garments. There isn't anything particularly funny about it.

The fabric is made using a loom and the product of the work is the "fruits" of the loom, as in the fruits of your labor will be money as payment.

Fruit of the loom is actually a very clever name for garments. There isn't anything particularly funny about it.

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Well, clever or not, it does crop up in comic routines on TV or in movies from time to time ... useful for a play on words like 'fruity' when you're going for vintage jokes about gays ... maybe it's no longer relevant or permissible, but it was certainly in older shows, 1980s/90s ...

Why would it be embarrassing to be in your underwear?

@SwitchableSusie If you're not used to being seen in undergarments, to be seen in public by a stranger in something you feel intimate and not often seen in, it would be embarrassing to be seen in something you're not used to being seen in, especially if it were an undergarment.

I would understand that for the 35 years I know I went through, afraid of being seen wearing a jockstrap.

But as you're an exhibtionist like me, you can't be expected to understand how or why people would be embarrassed to be seen in undergarments they're not used to being seen in.