I love people who make me laugh and are nonchalant about it. Read this post for my experience at the French gynecologist >>. Just some blockage in the vas deferens. And then she told me that masturbation should help clear it up. Wanting to see the best in everyone is not a crime. Its 100% the cultural norm in France. ", "Just feels creepy knowing this and then taking that money. I am 100% with you that gowns are cool and would be appreciated. ), that would clearly be a sexual assault. He just had the most perfect looking nose I've ever seen on a man, and he had the brightest green eyes. My kids struggle mightily to ever admit fault and just apologize to each other when theyve done something wrong. We are people. While commonly associated with the early detection of prostate cancer, a DRE also can be used to check for anal or rectal masses, abnormal growths in I mean even if its just for the patient to feel more comfortable, its worth it! These both really offend me. France is about 25. Its a very fine line indeed. ", "Id personally move on. Physicians in the USA are so restrictive about covering nudity it is hilarious. Lets keep moving forward. The doctor wasnt ogling me or anything but there was no privacy. Up until this point, I thought an embarrassing skin exam back in the US would have topped my list of embarrassing doctor exams. I hear a knock at the sauna door (my side of the partitioned area) five minutes before the buzzer and see his face looking in through the porthole window to see how I made out. That isn't an unreasonable boundary imo. Interesting to read the comments indicating this should not be the norm. Haha Im a guy (probably should have mentioned that). He was examining my eye and he said, OK, now open wide.. ", "Pro tip: dont get Mexican food in Switzerland. I did the same arms-over-chest-shuffle to the xray machine and beat it out of there afterwards as fast as possible! She told me to take my pants off, lay down on the table and spread my legs a bit. Not fun! Im holding in my diarrhea-churning stomach. And for the x-ray, I guess I was trying to respect French customs and just went w/the flow of not having any gown or anything. You give your point of view or interject something about yourself and they immediately dismiss it and go back to them. I dont want to be that prude American but also am not comfortable with how everything is done here. We enter his bladder and there is a huge KNOT in the cord. in front of all those people! Hi Dr. M, thank you for your insight! She was checking for a hernia, so grabbed his testicles and asked him to cough. It slowly went away. In nursing school they taught us about how to insert a urinary catheter in men. I saw him a couple years later in a public place and he shouts out to me "Hey dude remember when your finger was in my butt!". Yes, the doctor absolutely checked because of insurance reasons and cost. We went to visit a friend of his from high school, who is nearing the end of her time in medical school. If you are frustrated on your journey back to wellness - don't give up - there is hope. ", "ETA: Judging by the responses I've gotten on this I'm gonna start telling people nice things about them more often haha. I was freaking out when the doctor walked in, so the nice nurse came in to help comfort me. I guess the French are used to being naked at the doctor, but Im not. Maybe its because all scars have a story behind them .". Firstly, because I feel he will have more empathy to my situation and also less chance of getting an embarrassing erection. There are bad people everywhere so I dont hold anything against French doctors but since its the only country Ive had experience with outside the U.S., it does give me a lot to think about and compare. Some doctors have the kinds of specialties that might make others cringe - but those doctors who specialize in reproductive and excretory systems are literal life savers! LOL. The first thing I noticed was his nose, and then his eyes. It is your body and you shouldnt have to disrobe in front of strangers who have NOTHING to do with your exam! That ended up being just as awkward. Hi Lauren, thank you for weighing in. 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. WebMens Urology; Womens Urology; Treatments & Conditions. Haha thats the funny thing! My face filled up with blood I was so embarrassed, and of course she knew. I love Adrien Brody .". We offer this Site AS IS and without any warranties. Lady Redditors will probably understand how miserable a pelvic exam/pap is to sit through once- I was a little nonplussed about a second time but whatever, just get it over with. I wouldn't like a partner interacting with other people sexually in this context or fake-romantically. He should understand that, and if he doesnt, change doctors! I know some people like that. The Content on this Site is presented in a summary fashion, and is intended to be used for educational and entertainment purposes only. He turned his head and did his best crow imitation: "Caw! Its just not for me, no hard feelings. You rock! ", "I had some truly terrible food in Ukraine, particularly in the Chornobyl exclusion zone workers' cafeteria, which we were kindly allowed to use when touring. First off, for those who dont know what a diva cup is, its a reusable silicone cup you put in your vagina while menstruating. Back in middle school, I got kicked in the balls during a soccer game. Usually they scurry out of the room immediately and tell me to get dressed when they leave, then cautiously knock before re-entering. ", "That said, I always eat it when we go to family events with my wife (from KZ!). Unfortunately, I didnt realise that they needed to do a scoliosis test, and apparently my sports bra covered too much of my back, so I had to take it off! Granted, I have never been to Russia, North Korea, or Antarctica. ", "Never again. I get erections in situations even when I am not sexually tempted. 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. ", Its the most underwhelming cuisine I can think of. The moment his shoulder came free, any leftover amniotic fluid and all the fluid they filled me up with burstout in one GIANTbirthing, liquid tidal-wave. Webthomas and alba tull; virginia barber wife of hugh o'brian. I powered through that shit, because when the guys with PhDs tell you to do something I like to assume its because they fucking mean it. ", "Scars.there is just something about them! Granted, I have never been to Russia, North Korea, or Antarctica. I went to Germany to start working as a TV presenter on a local sports show and I needed to have a medical before I signed my contract. The Australian people that were on the tour thought it was phenomenal.". Just because I moved to France as an adult doesnt mean I can or should abandon what Im comfortable with. This also applies to cashiers, counter help, hotel clerks, custodians, security guards and everyone else in similar positions. My doctor always requires that, Im completely undressed for my examination too. The Lamb Clinic understands and treats the underlying causes as well as the indications and symptoms. But it's not like there's anything RIGHT with it. We measured it, she had good distance. It's one that just doesn't get old. 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. She was wearing jeans, so I asked her to show me. Your email address will not be published. Ive had a French female doctor give me a complete unclothed physical exam. Unsure of what to do, I waited until they opened the door where the woman gestured that I should take off my shirt and bra, but she shut the door to allow me my privacy. And there are those who appreciate one's inner qualities. ", "Why does she have an OF? They get to the ER, he drops his pants, and the doctor goes, Welp. I had a 3:15 p.m. appointment at the physical therapist for a persistent knot in my back along with a few other issues (its totally cheap to go, so why not) and learned right away that its best to wear a loose shirt that gives him easy access to my back if I dont want to strip down up top. This is unacceptable and needs to stop. Many men DONT go to urologist especially because of this reason. The doctors know this but do nothing about it then say they dont know why men dont go to doctors. Yes, they do because pond but when I see a person talking zbout the male anatommuch of it has been caused by doctors being blind to the problem. This a long, slow process for me me and she seems to enjoy seeing my medical plight begin as a male, but does help me undressing completely, especially during the cold winter months when Im wearing layers of warm and snug winter outer attire and ballet style underwear. Never being at fault, always being the victim, and not taking responsibility for repair are huge red flags. for me I think a woman is way more embarrassing. There are doctors, mostly female in the U.S. that a guy being naked, while having a normal men, sexual reaction doesnt bother them and as said to me and other single guys, Dont be ashamed, as theyve seen it all before with both male and females. What could be the most humiliating medical moment of your life is just "Tuesday morning" for them - and in a way, that makes them even bigger heroes in our eyes. There are a few dishes that are okay, but the lack of strong spices or seasoning makes this something I don't enjoy much. Talk about an embarrassing naked medical moment! How weired, I mean In many countries(US, UK, Australia, New Zealand), Asia (Taiwan, Japan) and more, an exam gown is povided when doing X-ray. Not sure of x-ray costs but its not $30 or anything. before being seen by her. I was working a rehab unit one time and had to give a younger gentleman a suppository due to no bowel movement for 4 days. In general I have no issues with nudity, nude beaches, nude art, whatever. Naked in front of the doctor seems to be the norm. Yes!!! She squeals in surprise, and like four orderlies come running in, none of them bothering to shut the door behind them. I was escorted to a room, told to disrobe right in front of her and then told again to remove my bra as well with her standing right there. Because the Frogs like to see naked women parading around their hospitals/clinics, doesnt make people who disagree with the practice prude. I was getting snipped and they had me on some valium. And as she starts inserting a fresh new speculum, grandma looks at me and says: My, arent we just getting tag-teamed today?. I think.) People have chosen to take control of the currency of their own bodies. Thanks for the heads up Diane. Being French, it surprised us. Patient wasn't all the way under and while I was helping the surgeon, we heard coughing and what sounded like water falling. 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