[Faline]

A Pap test is a test of a sample of cells taken from a woman’s cervix or vagina. The test is used to look for changes in the cells of the cervix and vagina that show cancer or conditions that may develop into cancer.

It is the best tool to detect precancerous conditions and hidden, small tumors that may lead to cervical cancer. If detected early, cervical cancer can be cured.

Pap screen testing should begin at age 21, or after a woman becomes sexually active. Routine screening is recommended every three years for women 21-65 years old. For women 30 to 65 years who have a normal Pap test with a negative HPV test, screening can be done every five years.

Vid contains a demonstration on a live female:
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[Faline]

Another here, check out the ladies hairy legs at 8:10
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[LadyCPlum]

Christ, so this is what it looks like from a doc's point of view....I always have to ask them to use a pediatric speculum on me because I have a ridiculously low pain tolerance....

[Faline]

Originally Posted by daveizgod ↗

Christ, so this is what it looks like from a doc's point of view....I always have to ask them to use a pediatric speculum on me because I have a ridiculously low pain tolerance....

That's all they use here.
I'm due for mine, i absolutely hate going

[Viking64]

Originally Posted by Kelly ↗

That's all they use here.
I'm due for mine, i absolutely hate going

Can I help?

[Karma]

I've had pap tests by female doctors and by male doctors. The only time I have ever felt pain is when the female doctors do the tests. The men have proven to be much more gentle. First exam by a male was embarrassing particularly as he was young and good looking. But I got over it.

[LadyCPlum]

Originally Posted by Karma ↗

I've had pap tests by female doctors and by male doctors. The only time I have ever felt pain is when the female doctors do the tests. The men have proven to be much more gentle. First exam by a male was embarrassing particularly as he was young and good looking. But I got over it.

This is why I actually prefer going to men, they do seem to be a little more gentle

[CuriousOne]

Originally Posted by Karma ↗

I've had pap tests by female doctors and by male doctors. The only time I have ever felt pain is when the female doctors do the tests. The men have proven to be much more gentle. First exam by a male was embarrassing particularly as he was young and good looking. But I got over it.

Seriously! I think the men are more worried about how delicate we are or something, whereas other females just assume, "Eh, I can handle it as a woman so they can too."

I have to use the pediatric spec. as well. Damn paps...thankfully I am good for a while =P

Yeesh that woman's hairy legs though!

[Lion-hearted Girl]

Seeing it makes me want to be sick :(

Oh that hideous scraping

[flutter mouse]

my GP keeps sending me letters for a cervical screening i said no like 5 times i dont want it