How are you asked to undress?

At last Monday's colonoscopy, the nurses in various curtained off sections used basically consistent phrasing:

For males: "Everything off except your socks. Here's a gown. Opening in the back."

For females: " "Everything off except your bra & socks. Here's a gown. Opening in the back."

I got to hear myself & another male, as well as 2 females be instructed. I thought that was kind of cool, getting to hear other patients also be instructed, imagining the whole thing play out behind the curtain. One older lady replied "I'm not wearing a bra today."

They used to tell me I could leave my shirt on, which I didn't do because I was always so warm under a gown.

I remember some years ago at a hospital I was given a gown and just told 'Undress so that the doctor can examine you". I had no idea how extensive the exam was going to be so undressed completely - which, it turned out, was not really necessary

I remember some years ago at a hospital I was given a gown and just told 'Undress so that the doctor can examine you". I had no idea how extensive the exam was going to be so undressed completely - which, it turned out, was not really necessary

How did you feel about being "overly undressed" ? Was that awkward? Did you get any kind of rush from being unnecessarily exposed? Did you regret being unnecessarily completely undressed?

What was that like for you?

Nurse tells me to undress. She says I may keep my boxers on if I want but they will come off before I'm done as she hand me a gown.

When I've been to the gyno with my girl friend she has been instructed to take off everything including panties with robe opening in front.

At my semi annual skin exam last week, all the assistant said to me after she led me into the exam room & asked the reason for my visit was "I'll give you a gown" as she handed me a gown. She said nothing about undressing at all.

If I were a new patient, I would have had to either ask about it, or may have thought I should stay dressed. Although i want to say maybe she already knows my protocol by now. Sometimes I wonder if that hasn't been discussed amongst the assistants as they sit around at the desk, as one might whisper "We walked in, & not only didn't that guy have his gown on that i gave him but he was wearing this thing that was just like straps and his butt was naked"

At my semi annual skin exam last week, all the assistant said to me after she led me into the exam room & asked the reason for my visit was "I'll give you a gown" as she handed me a gown. She said nothing about undressing at all.

Your post reminded me of the dermatologist exam that I had just over a month ago. I also go every 6 months for a skin check (I've got a lot of moles, skin tags and "age spots"). My doctor has switched from a completely nude full body exam every 6 months to doing that only once a year. On the alternating 6 month visit, she checks what she refers to as the "sun exposed areas". The only difference in the two exams is that I leave my underwear on for the "sun exposed" visit while everything comes off (including underwear) on the full body exam visit.

I've been seeing this doctor for a good number of years, and have gotten used to the way she does things. And her nurses are familiar with me. So much so that lately I start to undress as soon as they take me back to the exam room. And that's what I did at this particular visit. The older nurse (I remember she was the same one 6 months ago) took me back and told me I could have a seat in the chair (not on the exam table). She started to review my history and meds, asking if I had any problems to discuss -- all of that. As she started reviewing everything, I immediately began to take my shoes and socks off. That was my signal to her that I already knew the drill and was comfortable starting the undressing process while she was still in the room.

After another minute or so while she was still reviewing my records, I stood up and took off my outer shirt and the T-shirt underneath it. I was now standing in front of her bare-chested and bare-footed but was still wearing my pants. It was just as she was almost done asking questions that I started to undo my belt, signaling to her that I wasn't done undressing in front of her. Then with no hesitation at all, I slipped my pants off, neatly folded them and placed them on the chair where I was briefly sitting before. I was now standing in front of her wearing just my Duke Pro jockstrap with a wide 3" waistband. It didn't seem to bother her one bit and she continued talking without missing a beat.

As she was was getting ready to leave, she asked if I wanted a sheet to cover up. I hesitated for a few seconds thinking about it before asking her if this was the visit where my "strap" needed to come off or if it stayed on. I said that as I tugged on the waistband of my jock a little bit, just so she knew exactly what I was talking about when I used the term "strap". I already knew the answer that it would stay on, but I really enjoyed asking her that question as I stood there facing her in just my "strap". Deep down I knew that asking her that question and tugging on my waistband would force her to look directly at my jock. She couldn't ignore it after I asked that question. She looked down at it and confirmed that it could stay on this time, so I told her that I didn't feel like I needed a sheet.

She left and I waited for the doctor (and her) to return. They did in a few minutes and my exam was conducted like that with me in just my trusty Duke strap with no drape, sheet or gown to cover me.

So the moral of this particular story, is that sometimes you aren't asked to undress at all. If you already know the drill, why wait? Just go for it.

If you already know the drill, why wait? Just go for it.

I think I hesitate until they leave the room primarily because I'm worried they may think that is being rude of me to just start stripping in front of them right away. And then I also don't want to make them feel like I'm in a rush or hurry. Although undressing very slowly would indicate that I am not.

Deep down I knew that asking her that question and tugging on my waistband would force her to look directly at my jock. She couldn't ignore it after I asked that question. She looked down at it and confirmed that it could stay on this time, ...

VERY NICE TECHNIQUE ! (although i think i'd waive the offer for the sheet & take the risk to be completely nude without cover)

On the alternating 6 month visit, she checks what she refers to as the "sun exposed areas".

If they were to use that phrase with me, that would be my cue to provide the kinky revelation that I do outdoor photo shoots in jockstraps throughout the year (though mostly in Fall & Winter). Though I better say that on a solid inhale if my shirt is off....

I think I hesitate until they leave the room primarily because I'm worried they may think that is being rude of me to just start stripping in front of them right away. And then I also don't want to make them feel like I'm in a rush or hurry.

I did undress very slowly and very casually while she was going over my medical history. Never at any time did I try to make a big deal about it, like standing up and declaring "I'm about to strip so you better stop what you're doing and watch me." It was a very matter-of-fact kind of thing spread over a period of several minutes and it felt very natural to me.

One of my all time favorites was at a doctor's office long ago with my two brothers and the nurse said to my dad, "have the boys take their clothes off. They can leave just their underpants on for right now."

Doc was the one there while I undressed. I dont remember exactly what he said but it was something along the lines of “can you please take off everything”.

"Jennifer could you please change into the gown, everything off under it"

I am usually told to take everything off and given a gown and drape.

When I went to see my urologist for a consult visit, after talking with her for about 10 minutes, she pushed her stool back and said drop your pants and underwear and let's take a look. Then she pulled on her gloves.

The last time was by the nurse booking me in to hospital for a small op, she simply said "Please take off all your clothes including your underpants and put on this gown opening at the back"

It's been so long since I've had a full physical, I can't remember. But, the other day at the gyn office, he told me to undress from the waist down and said there was a sheet on the table for me to cover up with.

When it's time to undress the nurse usually says "ok Lucy you know the drill, please remove everything including your panties and socks and you can slip into a gown.

In my case is like :"can you undress the top part so i can ascultate you to check if you have any proble,". I know the drill yes. and i undress for the doctor

I think the exact words my Doctor uses ate "ok get down to your underwear and I'll be back in a few minutes. Of course it's always a bit longer to at least it seems like it sitting on the exam table and anxiously waiting for him to knock on the door.

I think the exact words my Doctor uses ate "ok get down to your underwear and I'll be back in a few minutes.

I think it is the best experience when the doctor himself tells you how to strip down. This sounds like a good start to the physical. The only thing better, in my opinion, is if he stays in the room while you strip. My pediatrician did that every year and I have had one adult doctor wait in the room while I stripped too.

and I have had one adult doctor wait in the room while I stripped too.

Unless they're obsessed with multi-tasking, which can also be done right in the room, there's really no need for them to leave the room. They're going to see you in the final state anyway, and I'm sure none of them who stay in the room would stare at a patient undressing as if the patient were putting on a strip show.

Especially for patients who tend to be athletic, the presumption is that they'd be somewhat used to changing in front of others in locker rooms. And with older more mature patients, I would think they would tend not to fell the awkwardness of the undressing process.

Then let's consider folks who have physicals, where they basically stay dressed at the start, and then as the physical goes along, they partially strip or clothing is moved around anyway.

I just tend to see the whole "I'll / we'll be back in a few minutes" thing as a waste of time, and a potential contributor to throwing off the day's appointment schedule. Although i'm sure most appointments are booked with the allotment of time for the patient to undress and sit there for a few minutes.

But then we read threads here where sometimes folks are waiting for 15-20 minutes. That unless the doc / staff had other things they needed to catch up on, could have been saved had they remained in the room and immediately gotten right down to business.

I just tend to see the whole "I'll / we'll be back in a few minutes" thing as a waste of time, and a potential contributor to throwing off the day's appointment schedule.

Absolutely! Which is one reason why I've taken to undressing as the nurse is still going over my history (see my post earlier about my dermo visits). I'm busy, they're busy, so let's all just acknowledge that you're going to ask me to strip as you're walking out the door and I'll start that process right now!

Absolutely! Which is one reason why I've taken to undressing as the nurse is still going over my history (see my post earlier about my dermo visits). I'm busy, they're busy, so let's all just acknowledge that you're going to ask me to strip as you're walking out the door and I'll start that process right now!

It's probably a good idea for anyone who doesn't want to be bothered with that unnecessary waiting period. Everyone can move their day along a little faster and help be on their respective schedules. As the assistant can always go out & tell the doc "He's already undressed, so whenever you're ready. Then you know if the doc is really busy and needs to keep you waiting, or can just come right in.

That said, I am reluctant to do this, as the sight of me in a jockstrap might urge an assistant to try to make me wear a gown, and I'm now more in compliance mode. And then sometimes I worry that it may put me in a bad light, as someone with no shame as to just start stripping in front of anyone. Then people leave the room, and they talk. And whatever impressions are gathered...start to spread.

But that's me. As one can see, i tend to overthink things.

That said, I am reluctant to do this, as the sight of me in a jockstrap might urge an assistant to try to make me wear a gown, and I'm now more in compliance mode...

But that's me. As one can see, i tend to overthink things.

No, you're not overthinking things. You're just being cautious, which is exactly how you should be. Whether it's a jockstrap or more conservative undies that you're wearing, it just has to feel right. If deep down you feel that you might offend the nurse, then don't do it. But in my case, since she knows that I'm there for a full skin exam and I'll be completely nude for that, and that she will also be the nurse coming back in with the doctor for this exam, I don't see a problem with stripping down right away. And yes, I'm often wearing a jockstrap.

I've also done the same thing (not always but sometimes) for my full annual physical by my PCP. I'll start stripping down while the nurse is reviewing my history and meds. For my last physical, I was down to my jockstrap before she left to retrieve the EKG machine. Then she came back in and did my EKG with me in just the jock.

Doing that works for me with doctors that I've been seeing for years. If I were to see a brand new doctor for the first time, I'd probably take a much more conservative approach.

Undress to your underwear and put this gown on like you're wearing a jacket

Once upon I told here a story before about a visit by an dermatologist.

There was an female doctor an a female assist in front of me. Then she asked if I get a skin cancer check in the past.

I agreed. I never had done before. The female doctor sat on a stool and the assist stand beside her and watched me. Then the doc told to me with a light smile on her face: "Fine, then remove all your clothes except the underpant, please."

That was made my first striptease in front of two females. Exciting.

I prefer if everything comes off as need. For example, first shoes, just for the height and weight, then top, then pants, etc. And eventually I end up in the gown. As those steps are taken, it's just like a "Ok, could you remove your shirt, please, so I can check..."

However, I more often than not get handed the gown and told "Everything off but your panties."

I've always been told to undress down to my underwear.

There was one time I left my socks on and after the history portion of the exam, he came over grabbed my ankles and lifted them and pulled my socks saying "these need to come over, lets start here" as he started the exam with my feet.

There was one time I left my socks on and after the history portion of the exam, he came over grabbed my ankles and lifted them and pulled my socks saying "these need to come over, lets start here" as he started the exam with my feet.

I'm with him! I always enjoy seeing and inspecting the feet. I also think it emphasizes the patient's submissive role if he has nothing on except underpants.

I haven't been asked to keep my socks on when told to undress. If I was told to undress completely, it would be clear that the socks come off with everything else. In a cool exam room, when told to undress to my underwear or completely and put on a gown, cold feet are the least of my concerns.