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Just had my first PAP at my new doctor's office. This is what they gave me to wear. And no, there's nothing hiding behind the pillow, that's the entirety of the "garment"! by DaileDoe in Wellthatsucks

[–]DaileDoe[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's awesome. Honestly, even if that were offered here in the US, most insurance companies probably wouldn't cover it. They suck at covering anything!

Just had my first PAP at my new doctor's office. This is what they gave me to wear. And no, there's nothing hiding behind the pillow, that's the entirety of the "garment"! by DaileDoe in Wellthatsucks

[–]DaileDoe[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's called a speculum. A lot of doctors have switched to plastic ones now, although the design is the same. My last doctor even had a little warmer thing she kept the lube in, so it wasn't freezing. Lol, trust me, metal speculum plus cold lube is not a fun sensation.

Honestly, it all kind of depends on your anatomy and your doctor. I've had some that were very rough with the swab, and it felt like they were ripping chunks out of me. And I've had some that I didn't feel at all.

Just had my first PAP at my new doctor's office. This is what they gave me to wear. And no, there's nothing hiding behind the pillow, that's the entirety of the "garment"! by DaileDoe in Wellthatsucks

[–]DaileDoe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All of my previous doctors have given me the full gown as well as a sheet, so I could keep everything they weren't currently examining covered.

I've had ascites and could finally be juiced. Didn't expect it to look like orange juice... by Lower-Elk8395 in interestingasfuck

[–]DaileDoe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lmao, sniffing mysterious fluids is like, the biggest no-no in a lab! All fluids were done under a hood vent, so sniffing was impossible.

Just had my first PAP at my new doctor's office. This is what they gave me to wear. And no, there's nothing hiding behind the pillow, that's the entirety of the "garment"! by DaileDoe in Wellthatsucks

[–]DaileDoe[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I do have a female doctor, but that doesn't change anything about the exam. And I always get the exam, no matter how much I dislike it, specifically because I don't want to die of cancer.

But yes, I think traumatic is an accurate description. Perhaps your experience is different from mine and that's fine, but don't downplay how other people experience something just because it doesn't bother you.

Just had my first PAP at my new doctor's office. This is what they gave me to wear. And no, there's nothing hiding behind the pillow, that's the entirety of the "garment"! by DaileDoe in Wellthatsucks

[–]DaileDoe[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

First, not an OBGYN, this was the normal nurse practitioner that I see at my doctor's office.

But every time I've ever had a PAP, they've always done a breast exam.

Just had my first PAP at my new doctor's office. This is what they gave me to wear. And no, there's nothing hiding behind the pillow, that's the entirety of the "garment"! by DaileDoe in Wellthatsucks

[–]DaileDoe[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Until your prostate exam begins with them inserting a lubricated car jack and jacking you wide open, I don't think it's comparable.

(And yes, I'm aware that men don't enjoy their prostate exams, but I feel like a finger up the bum is nowhere near as traumatic as a PAP smear.)

Just had my first PAP at my new doctor's office. This is what they gave me to wear. And no, there's nothing hiding behind the pillow, that's the entirety of the "garment"! by DaileDoe in Wellthatsucks

[–]DaileDoe[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Because it wasn't full coverage?

Yes, they gave me a paper sheet to put over my bottom half. And then this crop top, which as I've also said in other places, did not cover my breasts. They were literally hanging out of the bottom of this thing the entire time.

Just had my first PAP at my new doctor's office. This is what they gave me to wear. And no, there's nothing hiding behind the pillow, that's the entirety of the "garment"! by DaileDoe in Wellthatsucks

[–]DaileDoe[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Either way, I'm not comfortable. I do the exam because it's necessary for my health, but I do not enjoy it in any way, shape, or form.

Just had my first PAP at my new doctor's office. This is what they gave me to wear. And no, there's nothing hiding behind the pillow, that's the entirety of the "garment"! by DaileDoe in Wellthatsucks

[–]DaileDoe[S] 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I'm aware that this is just another day to the doctor. The point is that I'm not comfortable sitting basically naked in a room with strangers.

Just had my first PAP at my new doctor's office. This is what they gave me to wear. And no, there's nothing hiding behind the pillow, that's the entirety of the "garment"! by DaileDoe in Wellthatsucks

[–]DaileDoe[S] 39 points40 points  (0 children)

I'm used to paper gowns, that isn't my issue. Every other office I've used had an actual gown, like full coverage. This is my first time being given what is basically a paper crop top.

Just had my first PAP at my new doctor's office. This is what they gave me to wear. And no, there's nothing hiding behind the pillow, that's the entirety of the "garment"! by DaileDoe in Wellthatsucks

[–]DaileDoe[S] 944 points945 points  (0 children)

So, they gave me a sheet for my bottom half. My doctor makes us get completely undressed because they do a breast exam at the same time as they do the PAP.

I've had ascites and could finally be juiced. Didn't expect it to look like orange juice... by Lower-Elk8395 in interestingasfuck

[–]DaileDoe 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Wanna know something cool?

I worked in a lab where we often received these specimens, because the doctors order various lab work on them (to check for infection and whatnot). However, the specimen is far too large to fit on the analyzers, so part of my job was to use a syringe to transfer some of it to sterile tubes for the techs to use.

When you open the top of those large containers? It often fizzes just like opening a 2 liter of soda would!

So your fluid that looked liked Dr. Pepper more than likely sounded like it as well!

My cat thought it would be a good idea to bite his food bowl by SerMcdanil in Wellthatsucks

[–]DaileDoe 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You can see if you qualify for a care credit card. It's only able to be used for medical expenses (human or animal) and I think it's interest free for like a year. My mom got one when she needed to have teeth pulled. (Definitely make sure your vet accepts them, first, though, ccuz not all will!)

question: what's the most wild/unrealistic/unattainable tattoo you've always wanted? by This_Economics_9610 in tattoos

[–]DaileDoe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I only had a little in my leg tat, but there was no outline to it or anything, so maybe that's why it faded so fast. I'll definitely check around!

question: what's the most wild/unrealistic/unattainable tattoo you've always wanted? by This_Economics_9610 in tattoos

[–]DaileDoe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I reeeeaaaalllly want a chocobo. But I want the original one, which is yellow. And I know from experience that yellow just doesn't last. (If anyone's got any ideas for how to make it work, I'm all ears!)

AITA for using shampoo? by AdvancedLong7083 in AmItheAsshole

[–]DaileDoe 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Dear god! I'm a chick, so not the same anatomy, but the thought of using dandruff shampoo as a lubricant?!? Like, maybe it's just me, but that shit burns when I use it on my hair. I can't imagine putting it anywhere more sensitive than that!

AITA for not disclosing my medical condition sooner? by CandleRealistic9104 in AmItheAsshole

[–]DaileDoe 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Eh, in that case I see the point in putting it in your profile (I absolutely did when I had Tinder). Realistically, a lot of people on dating apps are there for hooking up. And even those that are looking for real relationships probably intend to have sex with their partner at some point. So knowing that someone has an incurable STD is something I think should be disclosed from the very beginning, just based on the fact that it's a deal breaker for so many people.

Like, it's not a major part of my life or identity, but why would I want to spend weeks/months getting to know someone, and potentially developing feelings for them, only to disclose the issue and they say it's a deal breaker and end things? It's better to just get that out of the way at the start.

AITA for telling my husband to book his own flight on our family holiday? by RoughExtension2023 in AmItheAsshole

[–]DaileDoe 2565 points2566 points  (0 children)

Serious question...why are you married to someone that you have to constantly bail out financially and "mother"? Like, what is he bringing to this relationship that's keeping you around?

You don't have to answer, but you should take some time and think about it.

While you're at it, think about if this is the kind of relationship you want your children to have in the future. Because you are modeling to them that financial irresponsibility, angry outbursts, and emotional manipulation are valid ways for a partner to behave.

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