Pap test prep

[velvetunicorn]

Hey ladies!

How much time do you spend getting ready for a pap test? I have one tomorrow and I think I put more effort into this than a date. That pretty much says it all. lol

Also, any tips on how not to be so stressed about it. I just hate them and I think my anxiety makes it worse.

ETA: Thanks for these responses. They are actually making me

Comments

[deadchickens]

Just study until you're tired and maybe have a freind go over some flash cards with you. I'm sure you'll ace it!

[ladyelysium]

lol what?

[deadchickens]

What?

[frogs_n_turtles]

HA! Awesome.

[3ducker1culter4]

Um.. I take a shower and possibly groom if I feel like it. She's my doctor, not my fuckbuddy.

I'm not really sure how to stop being stressed about it other than to acknowledge that it's fairly short and there are a lot worse procedures you could be having. Try talking to your dr while it's going on to distract yourself? If (s)he's good, that will already be happening. Remember that you're taking care of your health and that it's important.

[frogs_n_turtles]

I shave my legs and just make sure I'm clean. That's it.

[meowmensteen]

I always have a hard time when I'm getting new IUD. I once even pass out. At my last appointment, I told them this ahead of time, and they had an extra nurse come in to distract/keep me company. Maybe they can do this for you. I thought it would be weird having an extra person in the room, but it was kind of awesome having a someone there holding my hand and making eye contact with me.

[dreamitdoit]

I'm meant to put in effort? I just make sure I'm clean, that's all.