No lubricant for self-taking R/T

When we were really small, mom would insert the thermometer lubricated with vaseline. Once we reached a certain age (6 I think), we were asked to insert the thermometer ourselves, without lubricating. Presumably, one runs far less risk to injure oneself when self-inserting, so no lubrication was deemed necessary. Same in hospital, the nurse would hand the thermometer to me without lubrication.

Did you have similar experience with self-taken rectal temperatures?

I don't care who does the insertion, lubricants always make for a smoother, safer insertion.

When I was almost age 20, I did not lubricate the thermometer at all. I just inserted it but, after I joined this website and read everyone's stories, I lubricated the thermometer and liked the way it felt and share my story about it.

When my mom took my rectal temperature during my infant and toddler years, I did not see my mom lubricate the thermometer at all. Don't know why.

As a child, the thermometer was always lubricated. Up until around two or three years ago, my self-temps weren’t lubricated, but now I use coconut oil.

I've taken my rectal temperature with and without lube. Lube adds more pleasure. It's also more arousing when you take the thermometer out, and see that it's melted from body heat. Each time that I've taken a woman's temperature, I always used lube. I didn't want to risk any pain for them.

When I was a child the glass thermometer was always lubricated with vaseline on the metal tip. Usually I was asked to go to my bed and undress to my underwear. At the same time I could hear my mom or dad preparing the thermometer at the bathroom.

Even from the age of 11, when I was instructed how to check the temperature rectally by my own, they told me to put some Vaseline on the thermometer. That´s why I always have used lubrication at home. But once, when I was admitted to a hospital for surgery, the nurse woke us boys in the morning and gave us one glass thermometer each without any lubrication and asked us to check the temperature - prefarably in the rectum...

When I measure myself and when my temperature was taken the time before, the thermometer was lubricated nearly every time. Otherwise it hurt or was really uncomfortable. I even am sensitive when I was on toilet to use wet paper afterwards (when there is none, I spit on the paper to make it wet).

I recommend lubrication for safe and smooth insertion.

As a kid it was always lubed, though I don’t think I knew to lube it when I played doctor with friends or when I first started taking my own. I soon discovered that it was a more enjoyable experience with some Vaseline or KY.

It depends on the situation, there are times when I take my rectal temperature without using lubricant, but mostly I use a well lubed rectal thermometer. For the instance most of the time I would like to use coconut oil, this makes the thermometer gently slide up and down in my ass.

I always lubricate the thermometer before I insert it. Sometimes I do lubricate my anus beforehand though. Or sometimes I put on a glove and insert my finger in my rectum with lubricant on the glove. A little quick pre-rectal check never hurts

A generous dab of vaseline on the bulb heightens the sensation. I ALWAYS use it.

Always lubricate a rectal thermometer before inserting. It is possible to damage delicate tissues, so be sensible.

That sounds like a sure way to do some damage to a very delicate area. I’ll take all of the lubrication that anyone else passes up, even if it’s just spit.

I always use Vaseline. I guess because mom and gram used it when I was a kid.

I have not attempted an insertion without lube. The use of lube provides both a psychological and physical sensation as the probe is inserted. It also makes insertion comfortable and heightens my awareness. The coolness of the lube be it KY or some type of cream is part of the drama. Going it dry tends to be unpleasant and more difficult to achieve. A nicely lubed thermometer removes all doubt that the insertion will be achieved!

Have done it both ways. While a lubricated thermometer is easier to insert, it can slip out if there is no help available to hold it in. There are times when it slips in pretty easily without lubrication. I guess it just depends on where your body is in the moment.

Always Vaseline for me

I always use either Vasiline or KY Jelly. Vasiline is my personal favorite since it was what was used as a child. But I've had a temperature taken without lube a couple times in the hospital which was very uncomfortable.

I don’t generally use lubricant when I take it myself, or even when any of my former girlfriends have taken it for me. I want to feel the thermometer, as much as possible. I secretly wish that it would kind of hurt, especially when taking it out, but it never does. Not even when someone was taking it, of course, with the exception of when I was a little kid.

My mom always used a big blob of Vaseline. On behalf of her, I would like to apologize for the oil shortage we are now experiencing, as a result.

My mom always used a big blob of Vaseline. On behalf of her, I would like to apologize for the oil shortage we are now experiencing, as a result.

Cute. But not her fault!

Some lubricate and some do not.

On this topic , I have an image in one of my albums showing a nicely coated pear shaped bulb and a portion of the glass coated in Vaseline.

When I started taking my own temperature rectally, I would apply Vaseline to the bulb. Nowadays I either don't use any lube at all or mineral oil.

I wouldn't take my rectal temperature (or have it taken) without lubricating the thermometer. For me, it is part of the entire experience. My vivid memories as a kid of seeing the thermometer being shaken down and dipped in vaseline while lying on my belly was and is part of the turn on and became part of the fetish. The cool sensation of the vasseline as it touches my rectum, the way it allows the thermometer to smoothly be inserted and removed when the five minutes is up feel wonderful. I also enjoy the sensation afterward as it melts in my buttcrack and it becomes slick back there. The other embarrassment as a kid (which became a turn for me when the fetish started) was going to the doctor for a sick visit and being ordered to lie on my belly while on the exam table. When the nurse pulled down my underwear to take my temperature (again) or give me the dreaded needle, She could see the shiny slick left from having my rectal temperature taken at home, knowing my little rear end had already had a thermometer inside.

Lube always 🌡🍑

I agree…lube, always.

When I take my own rectal temperature, I rarely ever use lubricant. My asshole is usually moist enough, so I don't feel the need for any lubricant, because the thermometer slips into my ass easily. I also get turned on feeling the thermometer come in direct contact with my puckered hole and anal love canal. Another reason I don't use lube is because I like to sniff the thermometer after I remove it. This is a big turn on for me. I have taken many men's rectal temperatures, and have rarely used lube for the same reasons, direct contact with the asshole without lube as a barrier, and also to sniff the scent of their manpussy left on the thermometer. The men all enjoyed it and didn't feel any discomfort because the thermometer would easily slide into their asses. However, if I do use lubricant, my choice would be Vaseline. And of course, if a man I'm with prefers that I lubricate the thermometer before inserting it into his ass, then I will certainly do it to please him!

I usually don’t have time to use Vaseline, and clean it up afterwards. I prefer it, but if it gets on your hands, clothes, or sheets, it’s a mess.

When I was small I remember that the thermometer was lubricated most of the time but not always when it was seen unnecessary. When my temperature is taken nowadays or when I take it by myself I rarely use any lube.