One common element is improper insertion. If it's not done right, it can lead to pain and injury.
Another is poor maintenance. For example, if the catheter isn't cleaned or changed regularly, it can cause infections. There can be a build - up of bacteria that can make the patient very ill. And also, blockages in the catheter are common in these horror stories. This can be due to kinks in the tubing or clots forming.
There was a case where the catheter tubing got kinked during a procedure. This blocked the flow and the patient's bladder was overfilling. They were in extreme discomfort and it took a while for the medical staff to figure out what was wrong. There was a lot of panic and the patient was really scared throughout the ordeal.
Isolation. Often, in IT horror stories, the characters are isolated. For example, a lone system administrator might be the only one in the server room when something strange starts to happen with the servers. Another common element is the loss of control. The technology that is supposed to be under human control suddenly starts acting on its own, like a self - driving car going berserk in an IT - related horror scenario.
Horror stories often feature a protagonist who is in over their head. They might start out as an ordinary person, like in 'Rosemary's Baby' where Rosemary is just a normal woman, but then they are thrust into a terrifying situation. Settings also play a big role. Abandoned asylums, cemeteries, and old mansions are common settings in horror stories as they have an air of mystery and danger already associated with them.
Fear of death is a big element in horror stories. The threat of death, whether it's from a serial killer or a supernatural force, is always present. Also, there's often a sense of helplessness. The characters find themselves in situations where they seem to have little control over what's happening to them. For instance, in 'The Blair Witch Project', the characters are lost in the woods and being hunted by an unknown entity. There's also the use of suspense. Writers build up the tension by delaying the reveal of the horror, making the readers or viewers more and more anxious as the story progresses.
I'm not aware of specific 'gay medical catheter stories' as it's a rather specific and perhaps not a commonly shared general topic in a broad sense. However, in a medical context, a catheter is used for various reasons like urinary drainage. Gay individuals may face the same medical situations regarding catheter use as anyone else, but stories would be highly individualized based on their own medical experiences.
I'm not entirely sure specifically what 'catheter fanfiction' is. It might be a very niche or specialized form of fan - created fictional works related to catheters, perhaps in a medical or some other context. But it's not a common type of fanfiction that I've come across frequently.
Another is the discovery of strange or disturbing behavior during the date. Like the person having extreme mood swings or being overly possessive. For example, suddenly getting angry for no reason or acting like they own the other person right away.
Food quality issues are common. For example, finding bugs or foreign objects in the food.
I don't have a personal catheter story, but I know someone who was at a public hospital. They were wearing a hospital gown and the catheter tubing peeked out a bit, making them feel extremely embarrassed as people could see it.
Common elements in diet horror stories include unrealistic goals. Many people aim to lose a huge amount of weight in a very short time. This leads them to choose very harsh diets. Also, ignoring the body's signals is a big part. They keep on with the diet even when they feel really unwell, like being constantly tired or having headaches, thinking it's just a phase.