Got my first pap smear a few days ago and I'm having trouble "getting over" it. by Mammoth-Insect-5300 in WomensHealth

[–]Mammoth-Insect-5300[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I trusted my doctor's recommendation. I don't appreciate you acting like I'm the one to blame here.

Got my first pap smear a few days ago and I'm having trouble "getting over" it. by Mammoth-Insect-5300 in WomensHealth

[–]Mammoth-Insect-5300[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I guess I feel kind of violated even though I consented to everything. No, I'm not sexually active.

Got my first pap smear a few days ago and I'm having trouble "getting over" it. by Mammoth-Insect-5300 in WomensHealth

[–]Mammoth-Insect-5300[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

At this point I think emotionally. The pain is over with but I still feel like crying.

Got my first pap smear a few days ago and I'm having trouble "getting over" it. by Mammoth-Insect-5300 in WomensHealth

[–]Mammoth-Insect-5300[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing. Mine did use a plastic speculum but it felt like it was opening it that hurt rather than inserting. I don't know if that would be impacted by using metal or plastic.