Has any ladies ever had a Paps Smear on here?

[smokahontas]

I'm getting my first one today and just getting a full on physical because I haven't had one since I was 9 (a full physical). I'm really nervous about getting a Paps Smear, almost to the point where I just might not get one when I get over there. So, what was it like getting one? Is it as bad as a lot of people portray it to be?

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+1 y

I went to the doctor and she said I was too young (I'm 19) to have a Paps smear. I found that kind of odd but I still got a full physical.

[TheDevilInside]

I'm not so sure that what I got was a pap smear, since they have a different name here. Which I forgot lol But the first time I went to my gyn, she practically checked everything. My boobs, and took a tissue sample too. I'm guessing that's what a pap smear is? If it is, then it wasn't that bad for me. Just a little pressure, that's all. Nothing worse than the actual act of standing naked in front of your doctor and lifting your arms while she gropes your breasts and then spreading your legs for her... oh man...

[smokahontas]

I Paps smear is when they swipe some cells in your cervix

[TheDevilInside]

yeah I guess that was what I got. I was so scred because I've always heard that it hurts, but it wasn't that bad at all for me. The awkwardness is more painful.

Same with first time having sex. Didn't hurt at all.

[UberTroll]

I get one every year, it's not that big of a deal. A little uncomfortable but not too bad. They take the little clamp thing to open your cervix and they scrape the inside with a little brushy thing. You feel pressure when they put the clamp in and the scraping sounds bad but it really isn't, the brush is pretty soft. You really should get it done just in case there's anything wrong, it's better to know.

[smokahontas]

Thanks :)

[Laura1995]

Yes, I got one last week and it hurt like hell. That's why I try to avoid them.

[smokahontas]

If youd don't mind me by asking, but have you had sex before?

[UberTroll]

It sounds like they were doing it wrong, it's not supposed to hurt like that. But if you are a virgin that might have something to do with it too.

[justbeinghonest]

LOL I call BS on this comment.

[Laura1995]

@Asker No I haven't had sex before. And if that's how it feels, then forget it.

@UberTroll Yes, I'm a virgin. They keep asking me that each time I have an appointment.

@justbeinghonest I'm saying BS because I'm telling the truth? Wow, OK...
I'd be lying if I said it felt good. It's one thing to not believe someone, but it's another thing to practically call someone a liar.

It makes my blood boil when someone down votes me for the dumbest reason. But whatever. I don't have time to sit here and explain myself.

[smokahontas]

@Laura1995 that's understandable as to why it might have hurt. Thanks for your perspective on it!

[Laura1995]

You're welcome, and thanks for MHO!!
Some people don't understand pap smears hurt because I'm a virgin. It shouldn't hurt? Well it does!! -_-

And there's no reason why I need one at 19.

[TedStar]

I don't know what it's like having one, but taking one is usually quick and easy and at most uncomfortable for the patient. I've done close to 10 in the past couple of weeks and they really are not as bad as it sounds. I think waiting on results or potential results is so much harder

[smokahontas]

You're a doctor? If so, that's cool :)

[TedStar]

Student. Will be there soon though 😁

[Anonymous]

they gave my cousin pap smear when she got on birth control at age 14

[smokahontas]

That's kind of odd. She is way too young for a paps smear

[justbeinghonest]

It takes like 10 seconds. It's quick and a little cold. But it doesn't hurt and you'll feel good after since you will know your body is in good health.

I had my first one done like 4 months ago or something like that.

[smokahontas]

Oh, I was imagining it taking a couple minutes.

[justbeinghonest]

Nope. I was nervous when I went into the doctors office. The nurse was very sweet and she told me the doctor was nice and that it doesn't hurt.
The doctor came in, asked me about my job and school and other things to distract me since he saw I was nervous. It was so quick !!

Now he is the doctor of the family (there are 4 women in my house)

[smokahontas]

Yeah, I hope she asks me some questions when she is about to do it.

[justbeinghonest]

I've never visited a doctor that was an ass wipe.
I'm sure she will be nice and notice that you're nervous.

[smokahontas]

Well thank you :) I feel a lot better.

[UberTroll]

My doctor heats up the clamp before my exam so if her doctor does the same it won't be cold.

[BelleGirl21]

Yes. I haaate them. They are more uncomfortable than painful. On the upside, you'll experience worse things as a woman ;)

[smokahontas]

Labor? D;

[BelleGirl21]

Yes lol! Just pregnancy in general.

[Anonymous]

Got my first one last week. Not as bad as I thought. No desire to do it again but whatever.

[Katy16]

I haven't had a pap smear but I've had a pelvic exam with the speculum and stuff. It's awkward but it didn't hurt or anything.

[RedVixon84]

Had one yesterday. It's awkward, but it has to be done. If you feel weird about it I would suggest having a female doctor instead of a male. That's just my preference. Goodluck!

[jacquesvol]

My wife has one each year.
She never complained.

[GoldCobra]

What's a paps smear?