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

I've had 1 and 3 in play exams and prefer 3 because it requires more instruction and compliance to get into position.

I have a play exam scheduled for next week with a play doc with a table with stirrups. Can't believe I'm finally going to be able to check that off the bucket list!

I remember well my first, and it was none of those. My dad's doc who was doing my physical had me to grab either my knees or ankles, and gave no warning or explanation.

So, can we add two more options,.

For us old timers?

I've had it done as described in numbers 1 and 2. Between the two, I prefer bent over the exam table. I like the feeling of exposure as my female PA probes me, my package hanging between my legs as my feet are shoulder width apart, my wife watching the whole thing. (My wife and I have conjoint physicals). My PA has always had me standing up and bent over the table for the rectal since she started doing my physicals. Several years ago a different PA that used to work at my doctor's office once had me laying on my left side with my right leg bent, knee drawn up close to my chest, for the rectal. I didn't like that position as much.

I would really like to try positions 3 and 4 in a real exam. The embarrassment factor would be much higher than 1 and 2!

2. Lay on back with legs pull up

I have experienced rectal exams done bent over the table and in Sims position -- lying on my side with the top knee pulled up toward the chest. As with any other part of the exam, I prefer awkwardness of positioning and positioning which requires the most verbal instruction given by the examiner. Bent over is embarrassing because the buttocks and anus are fully exposed and visible and the scrotum and penis are hanging down between the legs. The verbal instructions in positioning are minimal. All the examinee has to do is turn around and bend over since his shorts are down after the hernia exam. The Sims position is more awkward. Assuming the genital and hernia have been done standing, the patient has to remount the table and get on his side. This requires a lot more instruction and if the patient is in his underwear and they are down for the genital exam, does he leave them down while he gets back on the table? Awkward! In the Sims position, the anus is not really exposed and the balls and penis are not visible between the legs. I think the ideal positioning for maximal embarrassment is on hands and knees. This is awkward in instruction and positioning and it gets the buttocks, anus, balls, and penis all fully exposed. It should also allow the examiner to penetrate the deepest and give the most uncomfortable sensation.

My doc of many years just does it hands knees on table curved back a little no big deal

Definately the 1st, more of the element of surprise 😃

They are all fine, but 3 and 4 probably the best.

During my exam my doctor is using another Position. I have to lay on my side, turned away from the doc and my legs pulled up. So I have to put my fully exposed anus towards the doc. In this Position my penis is then hanging on the other side of the doc on the paper on the exam table. The paper is then collecting the Drops coming quickly out of my penis weh the doc is pushing with his finger or with the ultrasound probe on my prostate. I am always happy that the doc can`t see the Drops as I fell emberassed for this.

If I had the choice, I would like very much to get an exam in the stirups which I never had.

All my examinations have been in either the Sims or bent over the table. I would love to have one in stirips or knee chest position. My laser lithotripsy was done in stirips however I was sedated.

I like to be bent over the table.

I prefer to be standing bent over the table. For me this is very enjoyable when lube is used and look forward to it every year.

All 4's on exam table, rear testicular exam to start with, initial prostate exam, quick milking for a semen sample followed by a 45 minute prostate massage. Sample jar to collect fluids. Doctor to my left, his right hand draining my prostate, left hand auscultating my chest with his cold Stethoscope, something about checking how my heart handles the stress. Sample jars changed every 5 minutes, the doctor's finger re- lubed. He doesn't stop if there are further ejaculations, the procedure must last the full 45 minutes. Not every physical but when it comes up it should be the exact same procedure, not one over attentive Doc. The reasoning and rumours can vary from "toughening you up" to "prostate research study" and "a self discipline test".

My exams have been either in the Sims position or bent over with hands on table. When have been in the Sims position the doctor asks me to lay on my back after the DRI. He then gives my genitals an exam.

I'm looking forward to mine which will be in two weeks. Bent over the table with both hands on it works best for me.

I usually get it after a testical check and therefore I am standing up. The doctor has me turn around and bend over the table. I have gotten one lying on my side. I would doubt many doctors would have you in your back with legs up, unless it was a play doc. If I were a play doc I'd perform them the DRE using all positions, just to be thorough 😉.

For the most part, my play docs have had me on all fours on the exam table when doing the rectal exam. A couple of times I have been bent over the table. I have once had rectal stimulation via anal plug performed while lying on my back with my feet and legs bent up but somewhat spread out, but this obviously is a little bit different of a scenario.

I definitely would like to experience a rectal exam while in stirrups. I like the idea of my bare feet being supported by cold metal, my legs spread wide open with the doctor palpating inside me, and I am watching what is going on.

I prefer bent over the table.

Wickerman,

Who does the exam in stirrups? I would have to be on my back because of a spinal fracture.

I prefer the initial rectal inspection to begin with me on my hands and knees, something that has happened in real life only the once. I was being seen by a male doctor and male nurse and was told to undress and get up on the table on my hands and knees for a digital rectal exam. I was as hard as a rock by the time he'd spread my cheeks and touched my anus with his gloved and lubed finger. To be exposed and vulnerable like that is a massive turn on as I knew they were looking at my anus and erection, but I couldn't see them from that position. I then like the rectal dilation to take place with me on my back so I can see the doctor's face as he opens me up with his fingers and all sorts of toys. This is also a good position to get a semen sample as well. I've never experienced stirrups, but would really love to.

I´d prefer position number 4. lying on my back with my anus exposed on the table, with my feet secured in stirrups

I've had several rectal exams in different positions. Most were bent over the table, but a couple of times I was laying on one side, with one leg bent to my chest. Just once I was on my hands and knees and I really thought that was unnecessary and the doctor was having a little fun, since he had already examined me laying on my side.

I prefer to just bend over the table because it's the easiest and most natural. You can just drop your pants and do it. The other positions either require you to be naked or involve climbing on the table with your pants down your ankles.

I prefer bending over. It's the most common position for male patientes i guess. My GP does it this way. On my side would also be possible for me.

In my experience of receiving rectal exams I have always been told to adopt position 2.

The only two rectal exams that I've ever received in a medical setting were for diagnosing appendicitis when I was a child, and both were in a position not listed here. If I recall correctly, I was sort of squatting, as if going potty on a squat toilet, but reclining back so that the physician could come from the front and put her hand under me. I was told to "bear down like going potty" and voilà.

In either case, I did not have a say in the position used!

Hands and knees on exam table exposed.

For me, it is definitely option 2. That's been my experience with actual exams and therefore is my preferred position for medfet exams.

I've not had a rectal exam in a real exam since my early teens when I had an suspected appendisitus, for that I was laid on my side, knees raised

In play exams I prefer to be on hands and knees on the exam table and instructed to raise buttocks

The only position that I have experienced is Sim's, which is not on your list. I don't like being examined much so out of the options given (1) would probably suit me best

When including a DRE during a play exam, I use (3) which gives me a good view of the anus and perineum and is relatively comfortable for the patient

During a real exam ... I prefer to be completely naked and asked to bend over the exam table. During a play exam ... completely naked, flat on my back, with my legs placed in stirrups!