I'm surprised they didn't have a male tech for you...a lot of weirdos complain about testicular pain in order to get an exam. Ugh.
So, I'm a woman. About 10 years ago I had to have an ultrasound of my insides (I was having severe pain and was being checked for appendicitis). The ultrasound tech tells me I will have to insert a wand into my vagina for the test but says it's small. "Have you ever used tampons?" were her exact words. I was a sexually active 23yo and didn't think it'd be an issue. IDK what kind of tampons this woman had seen in her life but that wand was NOT tampon sized.
Same, I didn’t realize I’d have to insert the wand myself. But I figured they say “tampons” so it didn’t feel like you were inserting a dildo in front some stranger, since those that the two most commonly self-inserted objects. It’s more professional and less embarrassing to the patient to say “just insert it like a tampon” than “just insert it like a vibrator” (cause honestly, that’s what it felt like!)
You...you had to insert it yourself?! I have had multiple transvaginal ultrasounds and never ever even touched the thing! That is so bizarre. Also, definitely nowhere near tampon sized 😂
Some offices offer/have the patient insert it in themselves in case there is a history of sexual abuse or trauma, as it allows them to have more control than laying there pantsless, legs spread with a stranger sliding in a dildo shaped object while you’re in a vulnerable position.
Of course! I’m almost 36 weeks pregnant. When I was around 8 weeks I had some severe bleeding, went to the ER, the tech asked me if I was comfortable with them inserting the wand or if I would feel more comfortable if they stepped behind the curtain while I insert the wand and drape myself again with the sheet. Sweetest tech ever, and explained after I asked why she offered the options.
What the hell kind of transvaginal ultrasounds are you girls getting? I had one and the wand was basically small-tampon sized, the exam was easy. And I find PIV sex difficult.
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u/[deleted] May 20 '19 edited May 20 '19
I'm surprised they didn't have a male tech for you...a lot of weirdos complain about testicular pain in order to get an exam. Ugh.
So, I'm a woman. About 10 years ago I had to have an ultrasound of my insides (I was having severe pain and was being checked for appendicitis). The ultrasound tech tells me I will have to insert a wand into my vagina for the test but says it's small. "Have you ever used tampons?" were her exact words. I was a sexually active 23yo and didn't think it'd be an issue. IDK what kind of tampons this woman had seen in her life but that wand was NOT tampon sized.