AboutMargot RN BScN GNC Expertise GERONTOLOGY (NURSING ISSUES RELATED TO THE ELDERY) I have 15+ years experience working with the elderly. I would be pleased to offer any assistance I can. My areas of expertise include: Gerontology / Geriatrics, Long Term Care, Community Nursing, Palliative Care, Private Nursing Services, Intermediate / Extended Care. I also have a personal interest in Homeopathic and Eastern Medicine. If I can not answer your question I`ll do my best to direct you to an appropriate resource. Thank you.
Experience I have fifteen years experience in Gerontological Nursing both in the community, and in Long Term Care. I have worked as a General Duty Nurse, a Nurse Manager, and a Nursing Consultant in Long Term Care and Community Nursing.I have a great deal of experience working with, assessing, and educating in the field of Gerontology (Nursing the Elderly). I am familiar with the challenges associated with Dementia (Alzheimer's), Chronic and Terminal illnesses, and the stresses of residential homes Experience in the area 20 years of Long Term Care and Community Nursing, specialising in Geriatrics, Gerontology and PalliativeCare.
Education/Credentials Registered Nurse , Certified Gerontological Nurse, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Question Dear Margot.
I am 38, M, married, and for the last 5 years have had a very good female family Doctor. I feel terrible to admit that I have a medical fetish when it comes time for me to be examined for my yearly check up. My Doctor examines me while I have just my underwear on, and every year I always get a full erection of the penis that sometimes lasts for most of the examination. While I admit to this obvious excitement to being examined, I ALSO respect my Doctor and dont want her to be the object or victim of this stupid fetish. This past month was the worst when a small amount of fluid kind of squirted out from the penis when I got my DRE (digital rectal exam) My question is: What in the world do I do about this? From a womans medical perspective how do I explain this? How can I tell a Doctor I have a fetish for being examined? Or, how do I keep from getting aroused during these exams? Again, I respect my Dr and want to talk to her about this embarrassing situation.
Thank you very much for your consideration in answering this awkward question.
Regards, Kev
Answer Hi Kevin and thanks for writing,
Please do not be embarrassed, this is a very common issue; I get this same question every other month or so. I do not believe you have a fetish, you are just experiencing normal male reactions to being in the presence of a female in intimate circumstances.
If you want to address the issue, just speak to your doctor about it, or write a brief note - but please don't feel you must, as I say, many male patients react exactly this way.
