Men: What position do you prefer to have a digital rectal exam?

Bent over the exam table. Has anyone had a rectal exam where the doctor did it with you in several positions. Multiple rectal exams in the same visit?

Just #1 and #2 and no personal preference for those two. I don't think I would mind #3 or #4. And it might be interesting to try those positions.

The most frequent position I have been in for the DRE is on my side with my knees pulled up to my chest. Agree it is a non event. One time I did experience the climb up on the table, elbows/knees on the table with knees spread shoulder distance apart. WOW was that an exposed feeling!

Left my genitals completely swinging so when I felt the pressure on my prostate there was no controlling my getting an erection! When I got down and was instructed to lay on my back on the table it was obvious that I had an erection. I quietly excused myself to the Dr by verbally saying "sorry" out loud for having an erection. He merely said "not a problem at all. That's why we are here (urologist office)." It didn't phase the Dr in the least at all.

I have had a DRE bent over the exam table, lying on my side, and in stirrups, which really does leave you very exposed. Most of them have been bent over the table and that is my doctor’s and my urologist’s preferred method to check my prostate. But when I have been to my doctor’s office for hemorrhoids she has put me in stirrups so she can get a better visualization. And if she needs to treat them I am already in position for the follow-up. I am so glad that I didn’t have to get cut on this last time…lol. I can actually feel the exam more in the stirrups but bent over is also close. On the side seems to be the least effective for me. The only real embarrassing part of the stirrup position is the genital exposure especially having to move my scrotum.

Yes I have had two in one visit, had my prostate checked because of some difficulty urinating, bent over the exam table and than up in stirrups to deal with a hemorrhoid. But that’s the only time.

I bet a lot of you guys would like it bending over with your wrists tied to your ankles. 😁 😁 😁

I bet a lot of you guys would like it bending over with your wrists tied to your ankles. 😁 😁 😁

Yes, please. And maybe you could add a spreader bar between my ankles to keep them separated, too.

Yes, please. And maybe you could add a spreader bar between my ankles to keep them separated, too.

Be careful what you wish for, Jimmy.

Bent over the exam table awaiting the insertion from the doctor. He has big fingers !!!

Be careful what you wish for, Jimmy.

Oh, I can at least dream, can't I? I know that the chances of that actually happening to me are pretty slim. But the thought of it does excite me.

Yes, please. And maybe you could add a spreader bar between my ankles to keep them separated, too.

How could I have forgotten that? 😁

How could I have forgotten that? 😁

I'm sure you would have realised what was missing. 😁

Have only experienced the "traditional" bent over the exam table. Think I would like to try # 3 ( hands and knees on the exam table with rectum exposed ) , especially if there were a mirror in front of me to watch the proceedings :-)

I have always done the lean on the exam table with my elbows. I think I might if given a choice try laying the exam table with legs pulled up position. That would be very sexy.

I've only ever had the digital rectal exam bent over the exam table. Same thing for a prostate exam. Lying on my side would be fine but I don't think that I'd care for the other positions being used in a real exam. But they're fine being used in a play exam.

On my knees and elbows on the exam table.

It's always #1 at the doctors office. At home my wife likes me in the #3 position, but my favorite is #2 "The diaper position "...

I have been in all positions but lást time I was laying back with légs parted in stirrups. It was the more fun because you have genitáls and anus fully exposed. I have got hard while Dr. examined my pênis, testicles and prostate. Dr did not mind with my hard pênis.

3, hands and knees on the exam table- so I can receive a rear testicular exam too.

Depends - real or play?

In real life, leaning over the table is the most efficient and effective method.

In play, I'm torn between hands and knees or stirrups. Either way, some restraint isn't a bad thing.

So far I've only had 3 Prostate examinations, with 3 different Doctors and they were performed in 3 different ways. The first one was when I was 22, I was naked waist down, I only had a T-shirt and socks on, after checking my penis and testis Dr made me turn around, stand in all fours over the table, he didn't use gloves, instead of that he put a sort of "single finger latex skin" (don't know its name) to cover his index finger, some lubricant on and then he inserted it in my anus (it really hurted !), the 2nd one was a few years later with me with pants and undies down to my knees, bending over on the table and the Dr sit on a stool behind me to perform the DRE.

Last one was about 4 years ago, with an Urologist, old school (I guess he must've been near his 70s) after explaining the reasons why I made my visit he instructed "Go behind that screen, take off your jeans and underwear and return here" so, I did as he said and got back where he was, then he made me lie on my back on the table, with my knees bent and slightly apart, so he lifted my balls with his left hand and inserted his index gloved finger with the right hand. All 3 experiences were very painful!

I can't remember a time when I wasn't bent over the exam table for a rectal exam. I've been seeing my current female doctor for a few years now and that's the way she always performs it on me.

So far bent over the table (prostate) and lying on side (PT). Both were done in such a way that my penis wasn't exposed, but I didn't have an erection so that wasn't a big deal. Lying on side for PT was good because I could relax, but I don't think you could palpate the prostate as well from that position.

As to what I prefer, I'm there for the doctor to check things out. I want to do whatever allows the doctor to get the most information and best examination.

For fun anal and prostate play... bring it on. I'd like to try everything! So far my wife and I have only tried it when I'm on top of her in missionary, and that doesn't work very well.

Option 2, and the most comfortable way to undergo

I've only had it done either standing bent over the exam table or laying on my side. Of those two I prefer laying on my side.

But, the other positions you describe sound kind of kinky... I might like them more 😎

I've only experienced options 1 and 3. I much preferred option 3. I'd love to try the other options especially the stirrups.

I think the idea of hands and knees in a play exam sounds extra hot, almost like a vet evaluating livestock.

I prefer bending over, which is the only way I've had it done

One time it was on all four, the next time bending over.

For a real exam bent over the table is the easiest. For play exam I'd prefer to be on my hands and knees or in the stirrups where I'm spread open and completely vulnerable.

I have had digital rectal exams while laying on my side on the exam table with legs pulled up, and also standing leaning on the exam table. Regarding which is more comfortable, I prefer to be laying on my side on the exam table with my knees drawn up. Although, I enjoy the sense of embarrassment and the feeling of indignity having to stand leaning over the table with my legs apart as my female doctor has her finger up my ass.