so.... i know there are mom's out there who want to drive me there themselves....

[moshing-nekked.livejournal.com]

Ok so i may get yelled at here or have a few heads shaking but my mother never told me how to be a woman, she was rasied in a very strict catholic house...

ok so to the point.

i'm 23, never been to a OB/GYN.

i am sexually active with the same (only) guy for 2.5 years.

i've never had any Yeast Infections, Urinary Tract Infections, nothing.

the worst i've ever had is a reaction to trojan spermicial condoms and one lubricant i tried, but after switching products any sort of problems immediatly went away. and the reactions were no mere than a uncomfortable itch.

and i'm not nor have i ever been on BC, and i'd like to be, but i have some deep rooted fears..

now i told you about my mom, well my father has also passed down his fear of doctors unto me...

and i've heard that when they "speculum" you it hurts like no other.

so what i want to know is if i'm not having any vagina issues should i really see a vagina doctor? i don't even go to the dentist or doctor for check ups...

hell my car doesnt even get oil between oil changes...

well i also want to add that i've seen how helpful and wonderful this community is and want to thank you in advance and i am glad i'm now part of this.

Comments

[whoa-breathe.livejournal.com]

I agree, I have never had any pain or anything more than that feeling that you just kinda want the doctor to be done looking at your vagina. ;) It lasts 5 minutes seriously, and is NOT what all the horror stories crack it up to be. Just think of it as an errand that isn't all that fun, but has to be done...like waiting in line at the post office. Not painful, but not fun either.

[whoa-breathe.livejournal.com]

Oops, it wasn't the horror story FOR ME. Everyone has a different experience and some people have had bad experiences. But just like everything else in life, not everyone has a great experience with everything...and that shouldn't stop you from giving it a try yourself.