Is KY or Vaseline better to lubricate the rectal thermometer

I’d say KY, but I guess there is the sentimental aspect of using Vaseline.

My preference is KY but Vaseline brings bake many fond memories

KY is technically the better lubricant, but the only correct answers should be Vaseline. A big glob scooped out with your fingers from the jar (or metal can if you're nostalgic) is must for a "proper" RT. It's like pb&j, there ain't no other way.

Vaseline is the go to for me, love the thicker feeling and it is very nostalgic for me. When I was a child the first thing I would see when my mom walked into the room was the big green jar of Vaseline. Just seeing that jar and I knew I would be told to "roll over and pull down your pants." So it's the go to for fun. Now if I'm in a hurry and just want to know my temperature, than I might use ky because it's easier to clean up.

When I take my wife's temp it is always with KY, she hates the feel of Vaseline. To each their own.

I still remember the cool sensation from the vaseline as a thermometer or nozzle was sliding into me.

My vote is for Vaseline. Leave KY jelly for the rectal exam. However, if you're getting both a rectal temp and rectal exam, go with KY.

KY is water based, Vaselline is petroleum based. KY is what is uesed in the hospital

Are use and love KY. Vaseline is too messy and too hard to clean up.

Drmyk2: The mess can be appealing because it reminds you for a while what has been done, for longer lasting embarrassment, in much the same way as medicated suppositories giving greasy buttocks.

Vaseline is a bear to clean off of high thread count sheets. KY has been a go-to for more years than I think a lot of us have been on earth. Whatever you use, stick with water-soluble and fit for human consumption. LOL, it always gets in your mouth somehow?

P.S. Why do they make better-tasting Preparation H? Something for your mind to dwell on.

Definitely KY Jelly.

P.S. Why do they make better-tasting Preparation H? Something for your mind to dwell on.

I've never tasted preparation H. Does it come in flavors? If so, why? Never heard that. Imagining the options. 😀

I remember mom using cold cream on the enema nozzle….others have it used on them?

Currently I am using Vaseline for mostly large enema nozzles, and prefer the Vaseline in a fair amount via a gloved finger or fingers working around my anal opening, then penetrating my orifice deeply and applying the Vaseline in my anal passag. I agree, internal body temperature will facilitate the Vaseline warming and affording much easier insertion of thermometers and various types of enema nozzles.

Ky is better and astro glide is best.

KY is better.

KY for me.

KY for me too.

With K-Y, your “caregiver” has to hold the thermometer in place. Not a bad option!

Either good depends on your preference.

It depends on the situation. And crazy though it sounds, there is also old-fashioned Crisco, recommended by at least one (female) ob/gyn in town for M/F intercourse. And I understand it is great for anal intercourse as well.

Ky here.

I have a much older play doctor, so it’s the Vaseline for me. A nice big glob on the thermometer and up my rectum it goes. It’s what every strict, no-nonsense doc should use. Plus, I love feeling the thick consistency as it slides in.

Vaseline. It's the classic choice, I suppose.

Hmmm depends for me I use both. If it is strictly a temp check Vaseline but if a enema is likely or suppository or something else definitely I use Ky jelly. I think they both can have a interesting sensation etc.

I use vaseline most of the time. If I'm doing multiple enemas, that is by far the most comfortable.

I like Vaseline but KY is often the better lubricant. I do really enjoy the greasy and oil feel of Vaseline but it has it's flaws. Something about a glob of lube on finger and inserting it into yourself is just fun. You can't really do that with most other lubes.

A thermometer without Vaseline, is like french fries without ketchup ! The job will get done, either way, but why not add some extended pleasure. KY, is like thickened water. I get that it cleans up easily, but it just doesn't have the edge.

KY

Vaseline. It was the gold standard for lubing thermometers when I grew up. Does any remember opening the jar of Vaseline and seeing the holes from lubing that rectal thermometer. Everytime I would I use the bathroom at one of my friend’s house, I would check their vaseline jar in the bathroom medicine cabinet and see holes in the Vaseline. I guess Johnny’s mom took his temperature rectally and probably often.