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I am just trying to get the pulse of the forum here. My physicals are pretty irregular because my health insurance is pretty on and off, and I generally feel pretty healthy.

I have noticed over the years of my adult life that that genital exams have gone from somewhat thorough to a flash in the pan. Now, this could be that I have just switched doctors quite a few times, but part of me believes that less emphasis is now being placed on the physical exam, in favor of just dialogue and questionnaires.

My most recent physical was really frustrating. The doctor came in, I was really impressed initially because he seemed so open in his approach and conversation. However, there was almost no physical examination whatsoever. I think the nurse did the normal routine check-ups, but the doctor himself briefly made an appearance, discussed a few concerns I had, but did not check any reflexes, ear/nose/throat stuff, heartbeat, etc. He most certainly did not genital exam.

This was really disappointing to me specifically because of how rare I actually get physicals. What was the point of me even going (and having bloodwork done that I didn't realize my insurance didn't cover leaving me with a $100 bill).

I remember going to a doctor in college, just for a routine check up. He had be completely undress and get on the table. He did a really thorough examination of my entire body; including an extensive examination of my penis and balls, to which I got very hard but he didn't seem to mind at all.

Curious who else has noticed this trend away from physical examination, or am I just seeing the wrong doctors? Please share any recent experiences you've had with genital and prostate exams also.
 

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I just had a physical two weeks ago. The doctor had me come in the week prior for the lab work so
he would have the results when I came in. The exam consisted of him listening to my
heart. He didn’t look in my ears, feel anything, I was totally dressed the whole time. I think it’s just what is happening now given the Covid crisis. I have a 6
Month check up scheduled and am hoping I get a little more of an exam. He spent time talking about the lab results but that was it.
My mother told me that her doctor called her and talked to her on the phone because they weren’t doing in person physicals at all.
 
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I just had a physical two weeks ago. The doctor had me come in the week prior for the lab work so
he would have the results when I came in. The exam consisted of him listening to my
heart. He didn’t look in my ears, feel anything, I was totally dressed the whole time. I think it’s just what is happening now given the Covid crisis. I have a 6
Month check up scheduled and am hoping I get a little more of an exam. He spent time talking about the lab results but that was it.
My mother told me that her doctor called her and talked to her on the phone because they weren’t doing in person physicals at all.
I should have said this was actually pre-COVID. I totally understand things being different now
 
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I had my last complete physical pre-Covid. Doc was very thorough. Stood naked while he examined my cock and balls. Made sure my foreskin moved freely back and forth, examined my cockhead under foreskin, checked for cancer lumps in my balls, cough for hernia check. He slid his finger up my ass...said that was the last time he was going to do that, as recommendation had changed against DRE (digital rectal exam) in favor of just blood work. Then he handed me a Kleenex to wipe off the K-Y, said I could get dressed.
 

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My doc is so kind, professional, and takes time for all the questions. There is nothing awkward ever about it, just me and doc, no nurses in room, pants come down for hernia, testicle check, prostate check when needed. Very comfortable.
 
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The last four physicals I’ve had (four different doctors) have been a waste of time and money. Very little examining and/or Q&A. I’m an old guy and I come away from these visits feeling the doctors are thinking, “What’s the point, he’s going to die soon anyway.” I might add that I’m very healthy for my age, walk five miles a day and have never had major surgery or a broken bone.
 

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Last physical I had (before Covid) he had me completely naked and did a thorough exam including my cock and balls. I got hard as I always do and he didn’t seem to mind. Checked all the usual things. Very comfortable
 
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I'm 23 now and have never had a physical exam, hell even my urologist only looked at my penis for about 10 seconds for my circumcision consult.

I find this disappointing as I'm very comfortable with nudity and it feels to me that things could easily be missed, my doctor attempting to address any concerns I have while never really looking at my body.
 
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The last four physicals I’ve had (four different doctors) have been a waste of time and money. Very little examining and/or Q&A. I’m an old guy and I come away from these visits feeling the doctors are thinking, “What’s the point, he’s going to die soon anyway.” I might add that I’m very healthy for my age, walk five miles a day and have never had major surgery or a broken bone.
I feel the same way as you.
 

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Miss ed my team physical so I had to go to a different Doctor.It was a lady with a cute male nurse.He informed me I needed to undress.I stripped down to my Calvin briefs and socks.He smiled and said everthing.I handed over my briefs and socks.Grabbing my clothes the told he would have the Doctor come in.The table was cold but I slowly started getting a woodie..
 
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Blood work is more emphasized than actual physicals where doctors are touching your genitals and sticking a finger in your ass. As a survivor of child sexual assault I only feel comfortable with female doctors and none of them have ever asked to touch my genitals, the most touching that they do is check my breathing and feel my abdomen for any irregularities. Are you guys making stuff up for kinks or are you really getting genital exams??
 

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I get a physical every year. My doctor said its a good idea to get an annual exam. My last one in July was pretty typical. Her nurse has me undress completely,put on paper gown. All vitals checked. Then a look at my ears,nose and throat. Quick look at my eyes. Listen to heart and breathing. Then lie down,feels around for any lumps or bumps. Then she has me stand up and hold the paper gown up. She will examine my testicles for lumps. Then takes my cock and checks it over thoroughly. Everything's professional. Then get labs and she sends me a copy and highlights anything out of whack. I guess all doctors are different.
 
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Well, our HR told us that if we go to annual physical, we'd better not ask any questions to the doctor, otherwise they will bill it as regular visit and then it's not free (annual physical is free). If so, then what's the point of even going?
 
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Blood work is more emphasized than actual physicals where doctors are touching your genitals and sticking a finger in your ass. As a survivor of child sexual assault I only feel comfortable with female doctors and none of them have ever asked to touch my genitals, the most touching that they do is check my breathing and feel my abdomen for any irregularities. Are you guys making stuff up for kinks or are you really getting genital exams??
Good doctors stick their finger in your butt to check your prostate for lumps and/or enlargement.
The doctor checks the testicles and the area around them to make sure everything is healthy and that a guy doesn't have any problems, like a hernia or lumps that might be cancerous. Nothing kinky.
 
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Well, our HR told us that if we go to annual physical, we'd better not ask any questions to the doctor, otherwise they will bill it as regular visit and then it's not free (annual physical is free). If so, then what's the point of even going?
That sucks. When I was searching for a new doctor a few years ago, I went to one that was recommended to me. They made me sign a document promising not to ask any questions unrelated to my physical. Otherwise, I would be charged for an office visit. This same doctor told me when he introduced himself to me that, at my age, I was lucky his office accepted me.
Needless to say, I never went back to the quack. He also received a scathing review on Yelp from me.
 

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Good doctors stick their finger in your butt to check your prostate for lumps and/or enlargement.
The doctor checks the testicles and the area around them to make sure everything is healthy and that a guy doesn't have any problems, like a hernia or lumps that might be cancerous. Nothing kinky.

I would see a specialist in those areas, similar to how a woman would visit a obgyn for vaginal health. I've had two GCPs and neither of them have wanted me to strip nude to feel on my testicles and stick a finger up my ass hole.

A lot of these posts sound like fantasy kinks to me but I digress.
 

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The last few physical exams have been nothing more than a nurse taking my blood pressure, weight and height. And then the doctor will come in and ask a few questions, tell me a few things I need to work on.

But a few years ago, I was having problems with lower back pain, so my doctor sent me to have some x-rays done. While we were waiting for the insurance company to agree to a MRI, the hospital called and said they saw something on the x-rays and I needed to schedule an appointment with one of the urologists immediately.

So I went to see the urologist a week later. Of course, my mind was running crazy with what could they have found. He immediately put my mind at ease, he told me that he had no idea why they wanted me to come in. He said he looked at the x-rays and didn't see anything. But he was going to do some tests just to make sure. He gave me a cup for the urine sample and a gown. He said he was going to step out of the room and let me take off my clothes and put on the gown and also to fill the cup. I was going commando at the time. So I got naked and put the gown on and I filled up the urine cup. He came back a few minutes later and told me to undo the top of the gown so he could feel around my abdomen. He was pretty good looking and young. So being adventerous, I dropped the gown a little bit further, showing most of my crotch area. He pushed on various parts of my abdomen and said he felt nothing. He told me he would leave again and I could get dressed. But I jumped up before he left the room and started changing in front of him. He told me he would call me later with the results. When he called later, he said it was as he thought, there was no signs of anything wrong and whoever read the x-rays before either misread them or was being over-cautious over nothing.