Nothing would ever turn me on during a pap test because I hate them.
I do agree totally about being uncomfortable with a nurse being there. When women go for these things they often have a lot of questions to ask their doctors and it's embarrassing to have an audience, so I don't ask them.
In fact, even though I do have cancer, I HAVEN'T HAD A PAP TEST IN YEARS simply because I don't like the invasion of privacy. I think it's terrible that women are treated like children who can't be trusted (or who don't trust their doctors). I think it's demeaning and I feel women should have a choice about whether or not they want an audience.
I doubt men would tolerate a female doctor bringin in a male while he is having a prostate test and I don't understand why the medical profession is so much against WOMEN BEING GIVEN THE RIGHT TO CHOICE! This is an ultra ultra sore point with me and it makes me literally HATE the medical profession.
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Originally Posted by Baileys
I do not think every MD thinks it is sexual. However, I *DO* understand how it gets there when you are the one on your back with your legs open and the BRIGHT light really warms you up down there!
I do feel for some general practicionars though. You no longer can go to an oby-gyn, your GP can do it. Well most GP's are men and they have to have a nurse present to make sure they do not assult you. I am actually more uncomfortable with the nurse there!
I get this exam done if on the pill or not. My best friend had breast cancer at 33! My GP found a lump in my breast when I was 34 and of course I almost went thru the roof. I couldn't find it till he pointed it out.
I go annually to make sure I don't miss anything.
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