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Jinx123 · 08-02-2008, 05:50 AM

I agree with the original poster, even five years after she posted. I admire her fortitude in going against the mainstream mode of thought and daring to question this age-old practice of female examination.

I agree that if it wasn't for pelvic exams, some women would have serious health problems or even be dead. In those cases, the exam was a helpful, lifesaving tool.

Most modern women don't realize the centuries of history involving examination of their genitals, and they were not all pleasant or with ethical treatment to say the least. Modern women also need to realize that just because one individual does not perceive the exam to be invasive does not mean that other women should feel this way.

The history of gynecology is a seedy one; furthermore, this history is not common knowledge to the average woman. Couple that with individual sexual perceptions and experiences, and the by-product is a woman who feels adamant about exposing what is private and sacred to her to a total stranger. This is perfectly understandable.

I feel violated, too, regarding this exam. To me, it is an event which has very, very socially-charged and sexually-charged mores that are expected to be left at the door in the name of good health. If you personally don't feel violated by this, that is fine, but then this discussion is not for you, either

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Jinx123 Banned	I agree with the original poster, even five years after she posted. I admire her fortitude in going against the mainstream mode of thought and daring to question this age-old practice of female examination. I agree that if it wasn't for pelvic exams, some women would have serious health problems or even be dead. In those cases, the exam was a helpful, lifesaving tool. Most modern women don't realize the centuries of history involving examination of their genitals, and they were not all pleasant or with ethical treatment to say the least. Modern women also need to realize that just because one individual does not perceive the exam to be invasive does not mean that other women should feel this way. The history of gynecology is a seedy one; furthermore, this history is not common knowledge to the average woman. Couple that with individual sexual perceptions and experiences, and the by-product is a woman who feels adamant about exposing what is private and sacred to her to a total stranger. This is perfectly understandable. I feel violated, too, regarding this exam. To me, it is an event which has very, very socially-charged and sexually-charged mores that are expected to be left at the door in the name of good health. If you personally don't feel violated by this, that is fine, but then this discussion is not for you, either Last edited by Jinx123; 08-02-2008 at 05:52 AM..