Penile examination? what is a penile examination like? is it awkward? does the doctor touch your penis? is it a male or female doctor? i am nervous, embarrassed and i might not go if it is going to be weird.

Hello. : Hello. Try not to be nervous. Whether it is a male or female doctor, the doctor is a medical professional. Yes, the doctor will look at your penis, and is likely to examine under the foreskin. The doctor will also feel the testicles on both sides as well as the contents of your scrotum. The doctor will put a finger in your inguinal area and likely you ask to turn your head and cough (to ensure that you don't have a hernia). The doctor will also put a gloved and lubricated finger into your rectum to feel for any masses and to check the texture and size of your prostate gland. The whole thing only takes a couple minutes. It is really important in life to have your genitals examined. Ask the doctor about doing self examinations of your testicles - so you can check yourself regularly to make sure you don't get cancer. This is part of growing up. Don't worry. These exams are done all the time.

Which: Which doctor it is, is based on which doctor you go to. You can request a male or female whichever you feel comfortable with. This is a standard examination. Yes the doctor has to touch your penis for appropriate exam briefly. It is not awkward for the doctor as this is normal for proper physical exam. Nothing to embarrassed about, discuss your concerns and hesitation with your doctor.