Men: What position do you prefer to have a digital rectal exam?

Here are your choices: 1) Bent over the exam table, 2) laying flat on the exam table with legs pulled up, exposing the anus, 3) hands and knees on the exam table with rectum exposed, or 4) laying flat on your back with legs in stirrups.

Over the years, I've experienced all four positions; none bother me at all.

I believe we've seen this subject already covered in one or more other threads.

But to answer your question, I've had it done in the first 3 positions you mentioned. I've never had it done in stirrups or on my back. That would be amazing to try. My preference is #3 on my hands (well, elbows actually) and knees. I feel that provides the most exposure and embarrassment, which really turns me on.

I've had the first two, neither of which were a turn on. So i guess i'd be open to try the other two. Not sure if i'd get turned on by those either.

I agree with Jimmy. I'd like to experience the stirrups. In real life, elbows and knees is wonderfully exposing.

Unless stirrups are available,non all fours with buttocks raised is best for me

I have experienced a DRE in three positions: A) feet on the floor, leaning on my elbows on the exam table. B) feet on the floor, bending over to touch my toes. C) lying on my side on the exam table with my knees up to my chest.

No. A I had while wearing just a gown. No. B I had with my pants and underwear around my ankles. No. C with my pants pulled down around my knees after I was lying on the table.

No. A was great! No. B was pretty good. And, No. C was awkward and uncomfortable.

I've only experienced #1, but that's my choice.

Bent over the exam table. It's the only way I've had it done so far.

Laying flat on the exam table with legs pulled up, exposing the anus, seems awkward and too close to...

Laying flat on your back with legs in stirrups which would be a mess. I've got a gynecology fetish...this would not end well.

In a practical medical situation, hands and knees on the exam table with rectum exposed seems a hassle to get into and frankly there's a danger of falling off the table.

blindside, you told us you've experienced them all but didn't tell us your preference.

You didnt give lying flat on your stomach as another option Thats how my pediatrician did rectal temps and rectal exams. I loved that positon because your penis or vagina and nipples could rub or hump the paper on the table which was so erotic for us growing up

In real exams, i prefer to be bent over the table. I had one family dr who had me laying on my side... BORING!

In play exams, up on all fours! 😃

I agree that the bent over and grabbing is preferred.

My first was in my early 20s, in 1978, and my dad's doc did it. I was told to grab my knees, and there was no other instruction.

I, too, have had some on my side, and share the sentiment... BORING!!

None, to be perfectly honest.

I've received both #1 and #2 and would like to experience #4 in stirrups.

Usually #1, sometimes #3, and i would like to experience #4 as well.

I have had DRE in the Sims position and bent over the table. I prefer to be bent over the table.

I have only had it done in play exams, and when we did it was lying on my back with my legs bent at the knees. It was the way the playdoc preferred to examine me, so that's why. I think all positions are definitely ok for me!

Which ever way my doctor wants me. Usually its bend over the exam table. I tell him to take his time and be sure he examines everything he needs to.

I've only ever had #1, but would be fine with trying the other three!

I've had at least one doctor (male GI specialist) tell me that 'bent over the table' is the only way to get a thorough exam. My current Primary Care doc (female Internist) always has me lying on my left side with top leg pulled up. As quickly as she does it, I often wonder if she can really feel anything...

Same doc for yrs---He just tells me to bend over table--he is thorough and thats fine as i do not want prostate cancer! It doesn't hurt and there is no reason he should remember my butt!

Like others, my only experience is bent over the end of the exam table.

All of my male doctors have had me bend over the exam table. Twice with female doctors I laid on my side. I prefer standing and bending over. That's the exam I am most familiar with. I want whatever works best the doctor that is the most thorough.

I'd have to say either #1 or laying on my side for a real exam. #2, #3, and #4 would be quite awkward in a professional setting for me personally, especially if I was on my back holding my legs up.

I've had rectal exams done two ways: Bent over the end of the exam table and hands and knees on the exam table with my buttocks up in the air; this latter is the least uncomfortable way to have it done, at least for my body, but shoulder issues may prevent me from ever having it done that way again.

On all fours, legs spread buttocks up and and head/shoulders down on the couch (back arched) or on back with knees back on chest with knees bent and legs apart or best of all in stirrups with legs wide open and everything exposed for the doctor.

I have had rectals done bent over the table, and lying on my side. I have yet to experience the knee chest position, or any of the others mentioned in the original post.

My favourite position is no 4.laying flat on your back with legs in stirrups. I'm imagine when two urologist give digital rectal exam in the operation room.

Generally, I was on all fours on a table with my legs spread buttocks up and head shoulders down on the couch but it happened a few times that I was on my back with my knees back on chest and legs apart

I have no problem with any of them.

Esaterman - the very best positions; were they real or play exams or both? Hearing more about them would be good.