In the stirrups - toenail polish or not?

If you like pedicures, go for it!

I only get pedicures in the late spring, summer and early fall when swimming and bathing suits are being worn. The rest of the year, my toenails are NAKED!

My toenails are painted up nice and pretty during the summer for flip flop/sandal season. So they would be the same for a gyno visit. Just makes me feel good to see my pretty colorful toes.

Always arrive to my doctors appointments in tip top shape. Pedi, manicure with or without color. As long as it done. I sometime just go with clear anyhow. An enema, and douche are always a good idea. And last a nice panty and bra, usually a little lace always as skimmy as possible.

Does not matter if I have a gyno/dr appt or not I just like to keep my toenails trimmed and in a pretty pink polish and always soft . I have cute feet and like to keep them that way. Its just as routine for me as keeping clean ,shaved and moisturized , everywhere . ?

Actually Red Bumper, a douch is decidedly not a good idea before a gyno exam. Do you listen to what they tell you when you schedule an appointment?

Absolutely! But I usually like to wear socks for my exams. It's already so cold when you're naked under the gown!

Always a recent pedicure. Neat, clean, smooth, and polished.

What a funny topic. Of course i always do a scrupulous home pedicure before my annual gyn exam including a fresh application of polish. Last time i wore a polish of pale teal which i hope my doctor enjoyed. My gynecologist is a woman but what woman isn't attracted to other feminine adornments?

The feet are often indicators of circulatory problems but patients consistantly wear socks. This only means they must be removed or the examination is ignored. Either way a perfect pedicure makes me feel pretty during stressful moments.

There is nothing sexier than nicely pedicured feet in stirrups

My gyno exams are usually in Early September when it's still warm outside so I'd have a nice pedicure anyways so yes my toes are always painted a nice bright color. I have to remove my socks so hopefully my doctor appreciates seeing some nice painted toes.

Yea I'm the same way. Does not matter if I have an appointment or not. I always keeps my toenails looking nice and pretty.

In all honesty, I don’t think about toenails at all when it comes to the gynecologist. So I’m sure I’ve had it both ways, so to speak.

It's the least a girl can do! Yes, I very much like to make sure finger and toe nails are looking great.

Yes I trim nails. This is not specific for any appointment. I do it generally. I apply nailpolish in toe nails only and I make sure it's properly done.

With regard to toenail polish and being able to check circulatory problems, if you are able to get to the doctor's office on your own, they don't need to check the natural color of your unpainted toenails. The color of the nails is really only a concern when you are under sedation or anesthesia and then the natural color of the tissue under the nails can be a diagnostic feature for oxygenation and circulatory insufficiency.

I'll add that since the use of pulse oximetry on fingers, they get more accurate information from that than looking at your naked toenails.

YMMV and there may be a couple of exceptions, but as a rule they don't need to see your unpainted/unpolished toenails.

This was informative. Thanks @SwitchableSusie

I must admit that I like the thought of seeing a woman's pretty painted toe nails in the stirrups.

Painted, please. So nice for the Dr.s!

I don't paint my toenails (I do my fingernails) and don't trim them - the foot clinic I go to on a monthly basis does. As my feet are always cold, I wear socks year round, even to bed. I have never taken them off for an exam and never been asked to.

I love to see painted toenails in the stirrups. If i have the choice i will prefer dark colors like dark blue or black.

I always paint my nails for the doctor...both fingers and toes.

I care to them before an exam, Cut them short, but do not paint them normaly. Most time i am barefoot during exam, have had socks on also but i do feel stange for me. It is a matter off taste

I always wear toe and finger nail polish.

Any exams I have ever had done at any time wearing toe nail polish has never been an issue.

However when I had my breast enlargement operation I was told beforehand and again on the day of the operation that I must not wear any nail polish at all , fingers and toes.

I'm always in nail polish. I have gel nails an gel polish on my fingers, gel polish only on toes.

When I had GRS i had fresh nail polish, and the day before surgery my surgeon told me they need to be able to attach a sensor to my finger, so I had two fingers cleaned at a spa. After surgery, I've been in syrups a couple of times, with nail polish.

My nails and toe nails are always manicured and pedicured, painted and cared for. It is just how I am and I cannot imagine it any other way. Even (or especially so) in the stirrups 😃

My gf always keeps her toenails nicely trimmed and painted, so yes she always is at the dr exam.

Karen always gets a mani/pedi before her exam

My gf keeps her socks on during her gyno exams when she in the stirrups

First, there is no way i would be in strirups without socks because you never know if the person what before you had any communicable foot problems.

Second, if i had to take my socks off, i throw a coat of nail polish. Otherwise, i feel naked.

I don't think it matters too much if your toes have been done up, or if they are even painted. I always make sure that everything is nice and clean before my annual appointment. It would be so embarrassing to have someone examine me with a foul odor, or excess discharge. Taking a shower and straightening things up down there are an absolute must!