Clitoral/anal stimulation before a pap smear

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I know that you need to refrain from vaginal penetration for a day or two before a pap smear, so that you don't disturb cervical cells. But is clitoral stimulation and anal penetration okay, or is it better to not have too many fluids going on? I refuse to get another smear if this turns up inconclusive results, but I'd like to get off if it's not going to mess with anything.

Comments

[rachelish.livejournal.com]

i'm really surprised people haven't heard about this. It's the first thing my doctor's office tells me after i make my appointment, and then they call the day before to remind me again.

That being said, I think clitoral stimulation doesn't mess with anything, and I don't know how anal would either. They just say, "nothing in the vagina for 24 hours before your exam." I know I've masturbated before an exam (with no penetration) and it didn't mess up the results.

[lutraphile.livejournal.com]

you know, I just realized that my doctor has never mentioned it to me either- not even when I make an appointment/come in for my Pap. It's just something that I happened to know independently.

and yeah. I agree that clitoral/anal shouldn't interfere with anything. :)