Women Of Reddit Exchange Their Awkward Encounters At The Gynecologist's Office
b Going to the doctor's office for any reason is already an anxiety-inducing situation. Just imagine how awkward it is for women to voluntarily bare it all to make sure everything down there is working perfectly.
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No matter how much you convince yourself that gynecologists do this all day and they are professionals, it's just a weird experience that every woman has to go through.
A Reddit user shared her most recent trip to the OB-GYN and the experience is both uncomfortable and funny. The original poster (OP) u/GirlCowBev recounted her experience on Today I F*cked Up (TIFU).
During her visit to the "Doctor of the Womanly Nethers", while reclined on the stirrups and the doctor was checking her lady bits, the good ol' doc asked if she had a dog.
OP's brain short-circuited and she could not comprehend why the doctor asked this particular question. OP admits that she has a dog who she loves so much and dog hair does get everywhere.
Based on the OB's question, she thought that she somehow has dog hair stuck in her privates and she asked, "Um...is that a problem...down...there...?"
The doctor paused whatever she was doing and tried her best to remain professional. She looked OP in the eyes and replied, "Your face mask. It has dog bones on it. I thought you might have a dog."
There's no coming back from the experience! The story resonated with a lot of women and they also shared their funny but odd OB-GYN tales.
Here's the original story from OP:
The comments section was flooded by tons of women who, in one way or another, have similar Doctor of the Womanly Nethers stories
The doctor who couldn't resist the opportunity to make a joke
Thanks... I guess?
A med student replied to ease the mind of the person who commented above
That's an unusual body part to get complimented on but hey, good for you!
The doctor who appreciates art and individuality
We've come full circle! We can't wait to hear the story of how he will also deliver your baby!
The patient who doesn't have a filter but a great sense of humor
"All the time!" she said proudly
The patient who bleeds a lot
This poor OB-GYN resident who only wanted to do his job. Also, that last part; why would you say that out loud?
The wholesome doctor/patient relationship
Dentists are the worst!
The young doctor-in-training who didn't know how to deal with a lesbian patient
Another redditor replied to this that a conversation about cats will be more appropriate for the situation
The doctor who was only trying to be friendly but got laughed at
That's a powerful vagina
Hopefully, this person has finally experienced a positive time during a check-up
You lucky duck, maybe refer the person above to your doctors?
Was it blue at the time? Does it light up? Because it's bigger on the inside? Why?
Ooooh Connie, paging the burn unit to the gyno wing!
What's your doctor's number?
Nurses are the true heroes
Dr. Glove seems like a nice doctor. Not.
Say cheese!
Is the kid okay tho?
The OB-GYN's office is a minefield for hilarity and awkwardness. It's not always a positive experience for women but once in a while, you get these hilarious stories from a painfully odd check-up.
All of these stories are also a good reminder for women all over to go see their doctors. It may be awkward at first but it's important for your overall health.
Can't wait to hear stories from men about their prostate exams! Are they as uncomfortable as these?