Pap smears for sex repulsed ace?
Hello. Through all my research I can’t seem to find a straight answer. I’m 30, never had sex and don’t plan to, no history of cervical cancer in family (but yes ovarian cancer), and have had the gardasil vaccine.
I understand that in places like Australia and Canada doctors don’t recommend you get it, but here in the US I am CONSISTENTLY told I’m putting my health at extreme risk and almost feel bullied by my doctors. I attempted to have a smear when I was like 23, and it hurt so bad I couldn’t finish the exam and they told me to come back after I’ve had sex. I also felt extremely uncomfortable thinking about the exam for months afterwards and it would make me physically coil up and feel like I was violated. (Nothing the doctor did wrong, she was patient and even had someone come to hold my hand. I just can’t do it.)
I’m going to get a checkup on Monday and know this is going to come up. Do I need it? Does the risk outweigh my uncomfortableness?
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