And as she starts inserting a fresh new speculum, grandma looks at me and says: My, arent we just getting tag-teamed today?. But when youre at the doctors office and already feeling vulnerable, alone, with a male doctor who is older than you in a position of power, maybe it wouldnt kill anyone to let the patient hang on to some of their dignity via a gown, or get undressed in private or even a simple knock before entering. Dr. Christopher Wolter is a before being seen by her. 'Crows feet' - when a middle aged woman smiles, the tiny wrinkles at the corner of her eyes are a reflection of all the smiles shes ever had. It is a bit much at this point. Redditor SlightlyNaughty03 wanted to know how many of us would react when discovering a partner's saucy secrets, so they asked: "You could've paid for dinner this whole time?? #2. ", "Pro tip: dont get Mexican food in Switzerland. You have 2 anuses.. You see, upon arriving in France, all newbies have to have a medical examination including a chest X-ray to check for TB before being issued a permanent residency card. I was asked beforehand whether it was OK for Dr. X to observe, and I said it was. You are in charge during the examination, and you have the right to stop the exam at any time, as well as the right to seek care elsewhere. It would have made the whole thing far less awkward! Firstly, because I feel he will have more empathy to my situation and also less chance of getting an embarrassing erection. Just let it slam. So as part of their heres how to make this suck less packet, the hospital includes pretty specific instructions to drink three bottles of water an hour before your appointment, without going to the bathroom, so that they can tell which fleshy sack of muscle is your bladder and which is your uterus. '", "The Netherlands. Mom explains the situation, as Im borderline delusional. come in, and the doctor flips my scrubs to reveal the goods. I glanced at the boy and Im pretty sure he was checking out my bum! Its only the brainwashing you have been given that equates a naked body with being somehow dirty. So like just hang out, holding a penis talking about the weather for five minutes. I mean even if its just for the patient to feel more comfortable, its worth it! An uncomfortable moment passed before he said, I meant your eye., Female doctor: Oh I forgot to ask one thing before I let you go Are you sexually active?. Bladder and prostate cancer If youre like most men, when you hear urologist, you think prostate exam. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. The nurse and doctor I guess the French are used to being naked at the doctor, but Im not. Its 100% the cultural norm in France. Naked in front of the doctor seems to be the norm. Im from the UK but I worked as a doctor in France for two years and I agree 100% that attitudes regarding patient modesty are completely different in France. Hi there Maite, happy to have you here! She was very gentle with me also, yet stayed in the room as I started to undress, unbuttoning and unzipping my warm outer winter outfit. Did you get the x-ray? I look at the clock as I push open the door and its taken me 30 minutes throughout this ordeal. WebEmbarrassing erections during a medical exam #menshealth Dr. Susie Gronski, PT, DPT 28.7K subscribers Subscribe 1.5M views 1 year ago Worried about getting an erection He diagnoses me. STDs can't be transmitted by casual contact, like hugging or touching. Really, its the easiest thing in the world to say youre sorry and move on, and theyre only slowly getting that. Everyone is encouraged to see their own healthcare professional to review what is best for them. ", "Thats super illegal and sites like that have protections in place. The assistant was having some issues and as soon as I got in the stirrups, the assistant said loudly, 'Man, this one's a stinker!'. ", "Specific cuisine, so not what food you can buy in the country, then its absolutely hands down Dutch food. Luckily I had my sports bra that I kept on but decided to head in sans underwear. After about 15 minutes of her slowly rubbing that plastic tool all over my nuts, she finished up and said Well, your testicles are healthy! Be proud baring it all especially if you are fairly young and in good shape. Then for me our bodies are sacred to our relationship. If a doctor is still routinely doing ), that would clearly be a sexual assault. Im sure if I asked for a gown Id get one, its an unnecessary expense for what is questionable privacy since in a head to toe exam nothing goes without scrutiny. Its really nice having a physical examination by two female medical specialists ( doctor and RN nurse) Although this in the U.S.A, both ladies are very good, professional and gentle with me, as a male. I respect the culture, but it is not something I would ever actively choose to eat! She gives me this wide-eyed look. It did take some time stripping it all off,on a real cold day, but in the end They made me feel very natural being naked with them. And by that, I mean he looked at my testicles. We get none of the privacy and respect for our dignity that women get from the opposite sex. I know some people like that. to Pee With Chlamydia? Im sorry if my original comment implied nobody wanted you nerds. ", "I was taking the bus to work one night from my classes and there was a guy standing a couple feet away from me. Anonymous 3. In his nervousness, he misheard. Living in athleisure. Anyway, shes got my balls in her hand, and Im kind of a smart ass so I look right into her eyes and say Oh yeah cradle the balls, stroke the shaft.. The norms in France never cease to amaze me especially with all this medical nudity stuff because its new to me. Many chronic pain conditions are part of a larger syndrome such as fibromyalgia. She helps me into the bed, and asks me whats wrong. That being said, I would encourage you to be vigilant. I think certain people have predispositions to being out of line. WebHe probably tells colleagues this story over and over again. Happens all the time in the US, hence the nurse being in the room. The Australian people that were on the tour thought it was phenomenal.". I didnt want to appear too forward by getting too naked at the doctor or look like a big American prude by sitting there in my bra. Im a man in the USA who just got back from a visit to my urologist (male) for a biopsy due to having cancer; his nurse (female) was present during the exam, and after the doctor finished and left, she remained in the room doing some work and told me I could go ahead and get dressed. And then escort you to an empty room wherever the X-ray is being taken. Culture shock? My health is always good and Not overweight either. Ill have to run 2.4km in 13 mins 10 secs, on a treadmill. She looks uncomfortable. Kazakhstani food is similar, but they have more ethnic diversity so you can get some decent Georgian or Korean hyphenated foods. Hahah. Drinking iced coffee when its cold out. WebObviously getting an erection during any physical exam of the genitals can be embarrasing for the patient. UhI-I-Its my balls. I stutter out. He cant get it out, so he enlists the help of two nurses, all of whom were staring sympathetically at my vag, unsure how to proceed. Thanks Diane, yes I did pass. But what does that mean for the people who know the content creators? Im glad to hear from Maite because after reading that, Diane, I dont think Id ever go to a doctor in France! I lived in a small town in France, and when I went to the hospital, at the gynecologist or at my regular doctor, they dont look at me when I get undressed. At the doctor: Strip down like ya just don't care (but I do) Just some blockage in the vas deferens.. Soon the radiologists got her magic wand up my snatch and I hear a whoa!, Im like, oh hell no what the fuck is there to whoa about in there?, She turns the ultrasound screen towards me, points at this enormous black shape and goes, How much water did you drink!?. Both the female doctor and lady nurse are very caring, gentle and professional with me with all my clothes and leotards all off and totally naked while being examined by the lady doctor with her nurses help. So, I went to the imaging center, did the paperwork, went into the room, and sat on the table. Those who focus on another's physical attributes may find a person's eyes stunningly beautiful. Interesting to read the comments indicating this should not be the norm. For them, though, a lot of those moments are totally commonplace. But, if I made a woman take off her top in my consult room and palpated her abdomen, knowing that this was unnecessary, thats essentially the same assault but its tenfold harder to prove. Wincing, I climb up to my parents room. I thinks sometimes its the fear of the unknown that is the issue and not knowing whats next or whats expected of you causes even more stress. But wait heres the best part: its an intravaginal ultrasound. This is going to get buried, but I worked in a urologist's office for a long time. Your story about the med students conversations is horrifying!! WebAnswer (1 of 11): When I had the experience of an induced erection it was done by a trained female nurse, not the urologist. When I asked her why, she said her previous doctors always required her to strip to her bra & pants for any examination so they could do a general inspection. The nurse took my BP and weighed me It was Chevy's level at best. Urologists treat a wide range of problems, including bladder and prostate cancer, prostate gland enlargement, erectile dysfunction, kidney stones, bladder issues and urinary tract infections (UTIs). First of all, I have never been to a doctor in France but have been to a fair number in the US. And there are those who appreciate one's inner qualities. Perhaps their affable and friendly nature makes someone more attractive. I mean if I was raised to have doctors just stand there (and not have privacy) while getting dressed, Id be used to it, but thats not how things are the US. Yet its too a point where they force us to wear full gowns an sheets and anything else to cover our bodies. ", "Jimmy Carr once said, 'Technically, all Australian cuisine is prison food. The doctor was a female and the medical staff were all females too. Not good enough, I thought, and vowed never again to obstruct a doctors view of my body in any way. I dont feel confortable being naked, even if theyre professionals. My doctor always requires that, Im completely undressed for my examination too. Redditor mountcoffee wanted everyone to discuss how we decipher the people are awful, so they asked: I give too many people the benefit of the doubt. By this point Im crying and flailing, and I just want my dad to show up. The nurse does not leave the room while I undress or while I get dressed, just works on her computer after the examination to record the results. Is it normal to be naked at the doctor? Being the good little patient I am, I did exactly that. What would you say to a patient who is embarrassed about having the exam? My kids struggle mightily to ever admit fault and just apologize to each other when theyve done something wrong. Try being male at ANY medical setting, anywhere. I love people who make me laugh and are nonchalant about it. No 1 am trips for overly expensive, off-brand tampons at a convenience store, and theyre better for the environment. Making time for your pet. It was refreshing, and a fun conversation! She squeals in surprise, and like four orderlies come running in, none of them bothering to shut the door behind them. Your email address will not be published. Great way to start a career of phallic disappointment. Hey Diane. "I like a nice back. I usually wear a long button down which I keep on during examinations and helps me feel less exposed. The doctor was a woman which I was kinda glad about but she had a male medical student with her. I am 100% with you that gowns are cool and would be appreciated. Granted, I have never been to Russia, North Korea, or Antarctica. While getting a prostate exam for a physical, I asked if he could tell ", "The worst I experienced as a national cuisine: Kazakh. You give your point of view or interject something about yourself and they immediately dismiss it and go back to them. And when they abuse the trust? As an American, male I was somewhat embarrassed when told all clothes have to come off. I instantly started feeling that familiar tingle down low and knew I was in for some trouble. But Id still trust the doctor to do his job without the extras. I guess Ive learned my lesson for next time. There are many Muslim women in my town who come very close to wearing burqas. When a guy who made a living eating his way around the world, comes to your nation and concludes even the alcohol is disgusting, there be a lot of problems. Edit: By this I just mean that a lot of times nerdy guys are a hard nut to crack, and its appealing and exciting to have to dig a little to see whats inside. There is much anxiety on my part, as do have an erection at times and do fear she may find a reveling development of a mans disease, as I get older. Having said that, plenty of patients were willing to talk about their own mortifying experiences. When its time to get ready for the doctor and start undressing, shell watch my rather slow, yet somewhat embarrassing process getting all those warm snug clothes all off with the nurses help. ", "When they talk crap behind everyone's back but have what I like to call a sticky sweet personality to their face. Maybe Id raise an eyebrow. A commenter before you who was a doctor in France weighed in and said that a doctor watching you undress is NOT normal, in his opinion. So would I mind? Mortifying! 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