Just ignore those who get off on insulting others. What do you make of what happened? Are you suggesting there was some sexual interest involved on the part of your grandmother? Has she taken your temp rectally before, or done any other rectal or invasive procedures? Has she made any inappropriate (sexual) remarks to you before or since? If this was a one time thing, perhaps she was just checking to make sure you didn't have any fissures or hemorrhoids or other abnormality before inserting the thermometer. After all, she is a nurse and perhaps inspecting the area is part of her temperature-taking routine.
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Date Posted:14:43:41 06/19/09 Fri
I should have told you earlier Carol, that I am as queer as a three dollar bill. Hope that does not change our relationship. Love, Grandma
Date Posted:09:59:00 06/21/09 Sun
That was a very rude remark you made in the above message Carol. My daughter, your mother, did not teach you to make snide and rude remarks to seniors, like myself. I truly believe you owe me, your loving grandmother, an apology.
To answer you,this was the 1st time she took my temperature and as i said,it was done in my behind.I protested because i didn't want her see me that way especially since i was 19(not a little girl anymore)! She hasn't done/told any sexual remarks to me before;it was just at this time when i presented my bare bottom to her.I was quite embarrased about the whole thing especially when she inspected my bottom hole.I think that was the reson of her inspection because she told me right away:"Everything is okay back here" and after she took my temperature.
Thank you for your response. It sounds like, while it was embarrassing for you, the whole things was most likely innocent and innocuous on your grandmother's part. Often times non-medical people read sexuality into situations that are non-sexual, even mundane to medical people. How do you feel about rectal temps now?
Date Posted:10:28:36 07/03/09 Fri
Susan,what do you mean by : "Often times non-medical people read sexuality into situations that are non-sexual..?" Please explain.
How do i feel anout rectal temps now ? Well,just as before.I don't know but how would you have felt if another sibbling of yours(older,of course)would have checked your intimate parts and you being 19-20(an adult)?Moreover,making a remark about your bottom ?
It sounds like you were offended by my comment and question about your feelings. If so, I apologize. Turning it around and asking how I would feel is not helpful because everyone reacts and feels differently about things. My comment about medical and non-medical people viewing situations in different lights refers to the fact that medical people deal with nudity, examinations, and procedures on intimate areas without getting turned on or viewing such situations as sexual. Again, sorry if I offended you.
Date Posted:13:59:22 07/04/09 Sat
Susan, you will find that Carol, does not have both oars in the water, and that can be a problem for her, on a public discussion forum.
