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Post by ♪ *~ Lola ~* ♪ on May 9, 2013 5:26:43 GMT -5
I'll be honest, I've only been there like twice, but it HURTS. Everything always comes back ok, but am I the only one it's awkward for?
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Post by abbybaby on May 9, 2013 5:40:02 GMT -5
It's not really "painful" it's just very uncomfortable and COLD.
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Post by Great Divide on May 9, 2013 8:36:21 GMT -5
It's uncomfortable for me every time. It feels so invasive.
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Post by Deleted on May 9, 2013 9:40:40 GMT -5
I've never been but I'm putting it off as long as possible (maybe that's stupid, whatever) because I'm terrified of it. I have... emotional reasons... I can't let someone look or put their hands or anything down there unless I've known them for a long time and trust them very very well. Like I'm seriously petrified of going for that exam.
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Post by deathstar on May 9, 2013 11:03:35 GMT -5
^I almost threw up the first time I went (like before hand)
But it really wasnt that bad. If you are sexually active, you should visit at least once
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Post by Deleted on May 9, 2013 11:09:37 GMT -5
I'm going to go when I turn 21 because that's the recommended age.
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Post by Tampaboy19N on May 9, 2013 11:18:03 GMT -5
I thought 18 was.
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Post by ♪ *~ Lola ~* ♪ on May 9, 2013 11:18:31 GMT -5
The recommended age is either 18 or 1 year after you become sexually active.
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Post by Deleted on May 9, 2013 12:09:20 GMT -5
That's outdated information, trust me, my mom is a certified women's health care provider of 15 years. It's 21 now.
Aside from that there are other factors that play in. Those exams are mostly preventive of cervical cancer and if you've only ever slept with one partner in your life, and/or have been vaccinated against HPV there's really no reason to need that exam before 21 anyway, (or at all) but they still do it. Standard.
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Post by mynameisfred on May 9, 2013 12:41:37 GMT -5
I actually just went to the doctors and spoke with someone and it *used* to be "every year, either 22 or a year after intercourse" now it is "22 and every 3 years"(spoke with this dr literally 2 days ago) anyways, I would agree with the not painful, just uncomfortable, cold, and embarrassing/awkward |
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Post by ЯΛVΣП on May 9, 2013 12:42:10 GMT -5
I first read GYN as GYM. Almost replied. It's not that bad it only hurts the first time that you go and then it gets better, because your muscles are getting stronger and used it it.
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Yeah, never had an internal before and I'm 22.
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Post by taylorLikedmySHirt on May 9, 2013 15:14:26 GMT -5
IMO if you are sexually active like in your teens you should probably go earlier.
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Post by BlondeHanson on May 9, 2013 15:53:54 GMT -5
No it doesnt hurt. But I've only been there once.
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Post by Deleted on May 9, 2013 18:20:50 GMT -5
IMO if you are sexually active like in your teens you should probably go earlier. Medical research and evidence set a guideline for providers that it's standard at 21. Not before. Edit: I realized that might have come off as bossy or arrogant and I didn't mean for it to be! |
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Post by Nesco87 on May 9, 2013 21:15:19 GMT -5
You advice and opinions are welcome
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