Freaking out about getting first pap smear?!
Question: Freaking out about getting first pap smear.?
So Im sitting here freaking out because I have to get a pap smear soon. I'm horrified!!! I'm super squeamish, so that's not adding to my comfort level. I'm not sexually active, and I can't even use tampons, cause I tried and almost fainted. I"m so scared. I'm afraid it'll hurt. I mean, I can't use a tampon, how am I going to get through a pap smear.? So I've been crying cause I'm so scared, and it's be great if I could get some info/advice please. Health Question & Answer
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Tell the doctor that you are a virgin (i'm assuming you are) and you want them to use the smallest instrument available while checking you. Even if you're not a virgin, just tell them you're extra squeamish when it comes to these things. Forgive me for not knowing the proper name of the instrument - I can't remember it. It may help if you also tell them to use some extra water-soluble gel (gel lubricant)
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Okay, the first thing you need to do is take a couple of deep breaths and slowly exhale. It is going to be alright. A pap smear doesn't hurt. Putting a tampon in doesn't hurt if you are a virgin either. I would recomend this to you. First have your mom give you a tampon to put in, just so you know it doesn't hurt. Even if you are not on your period, just put one in to know it doesn't hurt, then just take it out.
I used tampons before i was sexually active, and i had my first pap before i was sexually active too. It feels weird, but it doesn't hurt. Have your mom explain to you exactly what happens through one of these exams, and then when you go in for it, tell the doctor that you are scared and have her talk you through it. You will be alot calmer. Health Question & Answer
I used tampons before i was sexually active, and i had my first pap before i was sexually active too. It feels weird, but it doesn't hurt. Have your mom explain to you exactly what happens through one of these exams, and then when you go in for it, tell the doctor that you are scared and have her talk you through it. You will be alot calmer. Health Question & Answer
aww it's really not that bad. you may feel more comfortable with a woman doctor. it will only hurt a teeny tiny bit, i promise it just feels weird more than it hurts. just stay calm. it'll all be okay. i got my first one this summer because i became sexually active. and using a tampon isnt that bad. it doesnt hurt- if it does(take it out) try putting another one in. i got my period when i was 8, i had to learn how to use tampons early. lol. just dont be scared, they're not going to hurt you, stay calm and you will be fine. good luck! Health Question & Answer
i remember that feeling. i had a friend with me who actually held my hand. that might help you if you're really that nervous. if you relax, it'll be over in no time and you'll laugh at yourself for being nervous. if you don't, it'll feel like forever. take a friend and have her talk to you the entire time, and it'll be over before you know it.Health Question & Answer