The doctor thing. Discuss.

[Julie York]

I really genuinely don't understand the posts that come round on a regular basis about "what to wear to the doctor's appointment."

I actually view them as fantasy threads, or at least someone getting a little thrill from the idea of exhibitionism and I find that irritating because it gives people a warped view of what I think a CD is about. (Anyone who knows my post history will know I am irritated by pretty much everything :D but it is usually in defence of the 'truth' when it comes to CDing.

To me, a person who spends their time presenting as a male, and then has a dilema about whether to wear frilly knickers to a medical appointment is playing some sort of fantasy game.

I can understand that if you were genuinely transexual then you may see it as an opportunity to be true to yourself. But if you aren't dressing femme every day then it is actually hypocritical to use the medical profession in the same way a flasher would.

Discuss.

:eek:

[Jenny Beth]

Fortunately I'm in good health but I'd never consider flashing my underware as some sort of sport. Let's face it though, we know there are all sorts here so I don't open those obvious fantasy threads...whatever floats their boat I say!

[Kate Simmons]

I don't play that game Julie. Even though it came out during an appointment once that I was a CD(because I had passed out at the club as Ericka), I don't deliberately expose my Doctor to it. When I go to the Doc it's always as Richard. What is to be gained by me otherwise? He knows I CD, so what? The thing he liked about it is that I dance and therefore get a lot of exercise. The only agonizing I do is to make sure I find a clear pair of guy underwear as I wouldn't wanna gross the poor guy out. Anyway, I'm with you. Whether or not you want to wear panties to the Doctor's office is your business and I could care less, fantasy notwithstanding. The reason I'm there is to make sure I stay healthy, not to make a fashion statement. That's my thinking on it but I'm just being realistic.:happy: Ericka Kay

[Naomi]

I really genuinely don't understand the posts that come round on a regular basis about "what to wear to the doctor's appointment."

I actually view them as fantasy threads, or at least someone getting a little thrill from the idea of exhibitionism and I find that irritating because it gives people a warped view of what I think a CD is about. (Anyone who knows my post history will know I am irritated by pretty much everything :D but it is usually in defence of the 'truth' when it comes to CDing.

To me, a person who spends their time presenting as a male, and then has a dilema about whether to wear frilly knickers to a medical appointment is playing some sort of fantasy game.

I can understand that if you were genuinely transexual then you may see it as an opportunity to be true to yourself. But if you aren't dressing femme every day then it is actually hypocritical to use the medical profession in the same way a flasher would.

Discuss.

:eek:

Well myself i wouldnt go en femme to see my doctor, and i can see your point in explaning such behviour as playing the fantasy game.
Ive found in my short time researching c/ding that the girls who partake in this fun activity do so for a variety of reasons and for sure some of them are in it for the exhibition side of things. I myself try not to judge other c/der's but try to learn from them.

[Helen MC]

To me this is not an issue. I wear women's knickers 24/7 as I have done for decades so when I visit the doctor I wear a plain pair of women's cotton briefs. In the UK we are quite fortunate as from about the 1970s men's underpants at least as regards briefs have been almost identical to women's as they are available in all colours, plain or patterened, with no fly, a double gusset, a narrow waistband and elastic round the leg openings, so a dcotor or nurse would have no reason to comment on a CD's panties. It may be different in the USA where I believe male underwear is still predominantly of the white undershorts or tighty whitey Y-Front briefs with a fly (jockey shorts), so a male wearing coloured briefs without a fly in the front might be more noticable to an American MD than to their UK counterpart when examining a patient.

Of course even over here in England if one attended the Doctor and was examined intimately and was wearing a pretty pair of pink or lacy panties then that would be likely to be noticed.

[EricaCD]

Well, if you read between the lines on a great many of these doctor inquiries, the underlying message is even more insidious. All too often, I read the message this way: A-ha!!! Here is someone who is bound by a measure of professionalism and an obligation of confidentiality to whom I can reveal "my secret" with a much more limited risk of any adverse consequences.

If you think about it that way, it's pretty tacky. I mean yes, most doctors probably really don't care one way or another...but using the peculiar dynamics of the physician-patient relationship just so that SOMEONE out there can see you in your panties?!?

OK, now let's do the standard politically correct backing and filling in order to limit the enraged responses I get for daring to suggest that not all CD activity is fully deserving of unconditional support:

1. Of course I am not talking about transexuals or anyone who is generally presenting themselves as a woman.

2. I am not talking about emergency situations. If I ever need to be rushed to a hospital, there's a decent chance that a doctor will get to know my tastes in lingerie for the 0.5 seconds it takes to get them out of the way of whatever is being repaired. (That said, I do not wear fem undies hoping to have a heart attack and thereby letting my doc in on a little secret!)

3. If your physician is also counseling you with regard to gender issues, such that the fact that you regularly wear fem undies is germane to treatment (though I cannot imagine such a situation), then by all means fem it up.

4. And lastly, if you really are totally 24/7 fem undies and have nothing else to wear...well, I guess go for it but please don't come by the board asking for validation of that particular dimension of your CD existence!!!

(a vaguely queasy) Erica

[Julie York]

What refreshing responses. Thank you.

[trannie T]

I keep a couple pair of briefs to wear to a doctor's appointment. If I wind up in the emergency room I will probably have a more serious concern than someone discovering my choice in underwear. Doctors are usually more concerned about your blood pressure, weight and smoking than your underwear.

[JulieCDorlando]

Hello,
I am in full agreement with you on this being a fantasy of some sort. I usually skip over post like that and the others that dwell upon the fact of "flashing" ones underwear while in drab at a store etc. (and other post dealing with bathrooms procedures, and the ever mundane and constant panty posts). Frankly I doubt that someone would be as bold as they say in their post by delibrately showing off underwear, bras etc while in drab with all the fear, and uncertainty of being exposed from what most people have expressed on this site. This is the internet where mostly it is fantasy, make believe.

[Audry]

I wear male bikini briefs I have been since the 80's even to the doctors
and I know the doc for many years and he would have said something about them if he had a notion to

[Amy Hepker]

I wouldn't go to a doctor enfemme. I do wear underwear everyday, but would not to a doctor.

[paulaN]

I wear panties every day. So what you are saying is that I should not wear them to the doc's. I have an appointment after the first of the year. I don't think that is enough time to grow all the hair back on my legs and armpits. What's a girl to do. I think if I wear panties or no underwear at all he will be ok with it.

[Glenda58]

Its' not if you're wearing panties or boxers most are afraid about being shaved totally. Like myself I was as hairy as a ape. Now I'm hair free and don't care what anybody thinks. From doctors to guys in the locker room.

[Delila]

I dont think that it should be an issue I own 1 pair of male undies just in case my only concern would be an emergency as I am terrified of being found out. Sorry if thats off the actual reasoning of the thread I really do think that these people use this thin cover of subject to live out their exibitionist fantasies.

[RebeccaLynne]

Gosh, as CD'ers we don't have "periods", but isn't there one on your keyboard? Talk about a "stream of consciousness"! Well, at least you got it off your chest:D

[Joy Carter]

For the life of me why would anyone one tell their MD they are CD. Like hey, I got elbow pain do you think it's because I CD in Friday night and my bra is to tight.:rolleyes:

This reminds me of the joke of a hottie who goes to the MD and is asked to disrobe. As the doctor is examining her breasts she asked if has anything to do with her soar throat.:heehee:

[Kate Simmons]

I think maybe one of the reasons Julie started this thread is to find out just how convinced we are of ourselves. I have the mindset that I'm Ericka. The kind of underwear I'm wearing has nothing to do with that image. I really don't need someone else to "validate" that for me, especially someone like a Doctor. Also, even if I did wear feminine underwear to the Doctor's office, that's my choice and my business. Not something I share with anyone else, even my CD friends. Some may get some kind of thrill by the exposition and talking about it--fine! Knock yourself out. Still, the point in my mind is that I don't need someone else's "permission" to wear panties, bras or anything else and if I question that, maybe I shouldn't be doing this to begin with. The Doctor really doesn't give a hoot one way or the other if you are wearing a chemise or pantyhose. He(or she), if he is a professional, is concerned with your health. I go to mine with a shaved body and nothing is ever said. In the end you are paying the bill anyway. I think Julie was just questioning whether a lot of these "adventures" are indeed genuine and just how convinced we really are of being ourselves.:happy: Ericka Kay

[Helen MC]

There is absolutely no way I would buy a pair of male underpants, even those which closely resemble women's panties as described by me above, to visit the Doctor. To save HIM any embarassment, although Doctors have seen it all I am sure, I wear a plainer pair of panties, eg white full briefs or in a single colour but not pink, and with no lace trim, bows etc. That is as far as I am prepared to compromise. I have to say that being examined in the lower part of my body, for example a rectal examination or having my testicles felt for any lumps etc is just about the least Erotic situation I can envisage! If some CDs get off on showing their panties to a Doctor then good luck to them, but that most certainly is NOT for this "Girl"

[Beckii_aCDInOz]

For the life of me why would anyone one tell their MD they are CD. Like hey, I got elbow pain do you think it's because I CD in Friday night and my bra is to tight.

Thanks for the giggles Joy :thumbsup:

I really needed some light entainment & that definately hit the spot.

Too funny :lol2:


hugs

x

beckii

[JenniferR771]

My doctor knows. He is also my wife's doctor and she told him--said it was causing her mental stress. Doc and I talked and he recommended a couples counselor. We saw her, but...she didn't want to see us again after I told her of my interests in rubber, leather, ropes, and chains.
However last week I went to eye doctor--explained to technician girls (CD) and why I wanted an extra pair of femmy glasses--but eventually decided against them. Chose more neutral. But told them i might wear my wig and jeans when I pick up new glasses. Cheap thrill. Guilty as charged Erica. Is an optomitrist bound by confidentiality?

[Joyciecd]

I wear panties 24/7. I don't even own any male undies (ugh)! I don't wear them to my docs to flaunt, I wear them because that is my underwear. I am also completely shaved. I don't feel in the least bit embarrased when I am checked in areas that require having my panties revealed and/or pulled down. After having had several rectal exams, and having to 'turn my head and cough', I daresay my undies are not in any way of interest to the medics.

[Angie G]

I go to the doctor in drab mode he don;t need to know i dress as I'm not fulltime girl.
If it a problem don't do it if it's not a problem don't do it :hugs:

[Kendra Irene]

I wear panties 24/7. My family Dr. never even commented on them when he did my physical. Did ask my about the liner though.:o It's my urologist that recommended pantiliners and panties to me about 5 years ago.:heehee: (enlarged prostate=some periodic weeping)

Kendra

[Ranee Daze]

Given that most doctors have spent time in residency in ER, where I have worked as a janitor in the past, you'd be hard pressed for them to be suprised at anything, no matter which part of the world they did that residency.
That said, I'd be lying if I claimed that a certain amount of exhibitionsism wasn't part of my dressing thrill, but to casual audiences, not captive ones like doctors or dentists who are required to spend an amount of time with yuou and your fetish.

[Shadeauxmarie]

I went to the doctor's office underdressed with panties and pantyhose. It was only supposed to be a blood pressure check and blood test. The nurse listened to my heart, called the doctor and the next thing I know, they have me taking a test with a lot of probes. SOME OF WHICH THEY WANTED TO PUT ON MY ANKLES! Nothing but to feign going to the bathroom and stripping them off and shoving them in my pocket. Soooooooo close to being caught.

It was a previously undisclosed heart murmur. The high blood pressure made it more noticable.

[BobbieCD1944]

For the life of me why would anyone one tell their MD they are CD.

There can be reasons for certain professionals to know about 'what it is that we do (wiitwd). In general, I agree
with Julie and others about flashing the doctors. I have more fem underwear and hose than I do guy underwear and socks. But I'm going to go to my doctor dressed as a guy. That said...


My doctor knows. He is also my wife's doctor and she told him--said it was causing her mental stress. Doc and I talked and he recommended a couples counselor. We saw her, but...she didn't want to see us again after I told her of my interests in rubber, leather, ropes, and chains.

In addition to crossdressing, I'm into BDSM. My doctor, attorney, therapist, and chiropractor are aware, to some degree, about that. It's a matter of self defense, so to speak. I chose them carefully, I want to be confident that they will provide the care I need, without a lot of judgement or rejection. I do not want to have to change professionals midstream because they suddenly have issues about me. If at all possible, I'd choose a professional that was a Kink Aware Professional. (there is a list on the net.)

I do realize this may not be possible for many. Family, career, etc. I certainly would not have done it during my many years in the military when I had security clearances etc. I don't want to spend a lot of time building trust and rapport with a professional, and then, like Jennifer said, get dumped because I might, for whatever reason, make reference to leather, latex, ropes and chains.

[Kimberley]

My GP is well aware of my being transgendered. I disclosed about 2 months after we first met. It was obvious she knew very little about this. Anyway, I always go en drab more to keep her comfort level more than mine. :rolleyes:

To the pdoc, now that is a different story. I will "dress down" for an appointment; if I dress. It is about 50/50 there. It just depends on my mood and how much time I have. Because her office is shared with 3 other pdocs, I wont go dressed up just for the comfort of the other patients in the waiting room.

No biggie for me. I will go out "dressed down" very often and think nothing of it. Dressing up is another story. I dont think I pass well enough even if I did have everything I need. (no wig because I used to have hair to nearly my waist.. cut it when I purged in '01.)

:hugs:
Kimberley

[Calliope]

I dress up a bit more than usual for my appointments.

Of course, I'm trying to get on hormones, so...

[JenniferR771]

Pardon me while I take this call...eye doctor girl just called. I am going to pick up glasses on Wednesday. May wear wig, heels and jeans--or maybe not. I cannot easily go enfemme because i do not want to leave house and return in dress. Rather I put on wig and shoes in my car.

[Julie York]

Pardon me while I take this call...eye doctor girl just called. I am going to pick up glasses on Wednesday. May wear wig, heels and jeans--or maybe not. I cannot easily go enfemme because i do not want to leave house and return in dress. Rather I put on wig and shoes in my car.


Why would you bother to do that? Why inconvenience yourself for a simple appointment given that you daren't leave home dressed?

This is the sort of thing I don't understand.

[Kate Simmons]

Why would you bother to do that? Why inconvenience yourself for a simple appointment given that you daren't leave home dressed?

This is the sort of thing I don't understand.You 'n' me both, Julie but I'm just a pernicious pragmatic pickle head anyway.:happy: Ericka Kay

[Ashley in Virginia]

I didnt read any of this.

I dont wear underwear to the doctor. Problem solved.

[Robin 36]

I was in a car wreck a few years ago and since I also wear my fem panties 24/7 it was known to at least a dozen people. Not my choice though and I sure didn't get a thrill that day. When I get to plan my appointments I wear my boy shorts. I'm not sure why because I'm very shaved and trimmed. I figure if your job entails inserting your fingers or other implements of questionable intent into peoples rectums, than someones shaved ass is the least of your concerns.