Several years ago, at the onset of a physical exam, the [male] nurse did the usual pre-exam weight and blood pressure check, in the examining room where the doctor later appeared for the physical exam. Before leaving the room, the nurse asked me to undress to my shorts (underwear), as the doctor would be in soon for the exam. Knowing that my only “shorts” was the clean Bike 10 jockstrap worn to the appointment, I stripped down to only that! During the brief private “interlude,” I stepped on the scale to make a weight comparison (fully dressed, then barely strapped). Before I could step off the scale, the doc entered the room accompanied by another young man, who was soon introduced as a medical student [or intern?] on a familiarization “shadow” day with the doctor. After being given brief explanation of the situation, I gave the doctor an ok to proceed with the student present, saying that it’s “fine, I’m all for the education of medical professionals!” Neither the doc, nor his “shadow” appeared surprised at my nearly nude state…. In fact, the doc even asked if I had noticed any difference from my previous weight check by the nurse? (Yes, 3lbs less). The exam proceeded as any, heart, lungs, stethoscope abdominal exam as I laid back on the table, some Q&A, then as requested by the doc ”can I have you drop the jockstrap for a genital check and prostate exam?” My willing compliance, reavealed a steadily growing erection (unleashing the beast?), which began generously leaking clear ejaculate fluid during the digital prostate exam. Immediately following those checks, the doc stated that my “erectile functioning, prostate health, and reproductive system seemed A-OK” All three of us smiled, and the doc added that since many guys are too embarrassed or shy to discuss these issues voluntarily, he doesn’t often see “verifiable signs“ that a guy might [not] be having problems, He said that he appreciated seeing that everything was in good working order for me. I briefly stated that I was a bit “uneasy” having a spontaneous, leaking erection but also admitted that it‘s a “problem” that many other men wished they had. They smiled again, the doc stating that it didn’t appear I have a problem with that “… but let me know if you need a scrip, as many guys take a variety of available meds with excellent results!”
His approach during the entire exam seemed very professional and direct, which he conveyed (by example) to the “student” under his watch. Since then, I’ve decided that wearing a jock to the doc is nothing of concern. In fact, a surgeon said to me during a hernia pre-surgery appointment, “That’s good idea to wear a jockstrap, as that probably helps contain the hernia somewhat until your surgery!” I wish more guys would wear jocks, more often, especially when they suspect a hernia!” (I should have also told him it’s a great way to manage a boner?
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Similarly, I’ve decided it’s no problem having a boner in front of a doctor, as it is a healthy “knee-jerk“ response in a guy’s penis.
Let’s celebrate, appreciate, even masturbate to ejaculate, while maintaining our male health while we can.