Anonymous #6 2d

same :(

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Anonymous #6 2d

I can’t speak to the SA survivor experience but I’ve had a pap smear and lowk they’re so over hyped the actual thing is not that bad. It’s a little awkward to have your bits out and it’s a bit uncomfortable but like the doctor literally looks at vaginas for a living so honestly my experience was totally fine. My best advice is to just remember that it’s a routine procedure that they do literally all the time and you will be ok :))

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Anonymous #4 2d

my experience was with a dr during an appt, so i get extra nervous with regular appts, and im scared with anyone going near my vagina now :/

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Anonymous #6 2d

Ohhhhh yeah that makes a lot of sense that’s super fair. I’m so sorry that happened to you

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Anonymous #6 2d

I brought my girl bsf in with me. We are very close like sisters and it felt really comforting having her there in the room. I didn’t let her see my bits (lol) but she held my hand and talked to me. Made such a difference for me, highly recommend if you have someone willing, to bring an emotional support person 🙂

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Anonymous #6 2d

I would say make sure you have a good Dr to do it. If it wasn’t for the one I had, I wouldn’t have done it. I was super scared and uncomfortable. I was crying and panicking but the person who did the explain listen to me was patient and did anything to make sure the it was done.

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Anonymous #6 2d

I recommend getting a female doctor for one. Second, ask for them to be gentle before they start and let them know a little bit about your past so that they can go accordingly because some doctors tends to be rough (yes, even the female ones— I’ve only had females) then third, try to think of something that makes you happy or ask if you can lightly play music you can listen to so it helps keep you calm.

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