Some doctors do like to offer it, even when a male is young, because an ounce of prevention does go a long way. It’s much better to catch any signs of prostate cancer as early as possible.

However, a person should be warned and made to feel comfortable. It is obviously awkward for both males and females whenever they have a physical exam. But a good doctor will make you feel at ease, and act professional.

People are very sensitive about their bodies, especially their private areas, and they deserve respect and courtesy.

First of all, ALL males should get their prostate examined every year from the age of 25 onwards. Earlier is better too because if there was a problem, the earliest you catch it the easier it will be to deal with it and the less amount of complications can arrise.

By BF has had a few prostate exams in the past when he was going for a general check up. For some doctors, it is apparently normal to do the prostate check almost every time they see you come in for a check up. Actually, the annual check up (once a year) should include a prostate check for all men.

So I wouldn’t worry about your friend’s docotr. His motives are OK, but it’s his manners which disturbs me. I mean who can relax when someone is yelling at you?

What is wrong is if the doctor really behaved that way, or did your friend tell it that way to make his discomfort funny?