Pelvic Exam
Added 2016-08-16 15:12:21 +0000 UTChttp://www.ohjoysextoy.com/pelvic-exam
Nobody enjoys it, but it's gotta be done! Here's what to expect during your PELVIC EXAM.
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If you are an abuse survivor, ABSOLUTELY let your doctor know. Most doctors will arrange around your personal needs and wants when it comes to being comfortable. My GP arranged around my anxiety and booked longer appointments so that I could decide if I was ready, and if I got to the table and couldn't, there was no harm done. If you are part way through and need a break or to stop, just say so, or raise your hand. (A raised hand is a generally accepted sign for medical professionals that something is wrong). It can be scary, but it is necessary. Remember, deep, calming breaths, and do what makes you comfortable.
Katrina Goodwin
2016-08-17 03:50:27 +0000 UTCThanks so much Erika!!! I'm going for my first one soon, and this was perfect timing! I'm less nervous now!
Pepper
2016-08-17 03:38:28 +0000 UTCYeah, go for it! My online handle that leads to all the erotic art, and that I do business under, is FaroreNightclaw, but my actual name is Kit Leighton, so I'll leave it up to you to decide which to credit me as!
FaroreNightclaw
2016-08-16 20:00:04 +0000 UTCOh wow, I didn't know this! May I have your permission to add this paragraph to the blog post? If yes, how would you like to be credited?
Erika Moen
2016-08-16 18:39:07 +0000 UTCI realize it's probably too late to amend the comic itself, but I feel like it's worth noting that if you ask, the doctor will let you put the speculum in yourself! This can be GREAT for sexual abuse survivors as it sort of tricks your brain into 'oh, this is something /I'm/ doing so it's okay' instead of 'a stranger is making my genitals uncomfortable', plus it's easier to make it less uncomfortable since you can feel what's going on down there as you insert it. Also, due to the shape of a closed speculum, it can sometimes pinch a little going in - usually a sign that the doctor did not put enough lubricant on it, so ask for more if duck lips is biting you! Most doctors will give you tissues to clean up the excess lube with afterwards, but I also highly recommend you go pee when the exam is over, to flush out your bits and make sure you don't get irritated or just uncomfortable from the lube. They usually err on the side of 'too much' rather than risk 'not enough' with the lubricant so your junk can be kind of messy after the exam. And, if you're a sexual abuse survivor: TELL THE DOCTOR. They are experienced with this and will usually do their best to make it as quick and comfortable as they absolutely can, and may do things like telling any potential assistants or other medical staff to leave the room (to restrict how many strangers you have to deal with), speaking to you soothingly and/or describing what they're doing as they perform the exam, skipping non-vital portions of the exam (with your permission) to get it over with faster, and so on. It's totally okay for you to bring a trusted friend, loved one, or partner, and/or a stuffed animal or other soothing item to help you get through it. I've even had a doctor give me as long a time as I needed afterward to cry and get myself together, and not come back in until I stuck my head in the hall and said I was ready. They're VERY understanding.
FaroreNightclaw
2016-08-16 18:31:47 +0000 UTC
