The Unedited Truth About Visiting The Gynecologist As A Trauma Survivor Livia Fry “ To a trauma survivor, these visits can be more than an inconvenience or a discomfort. They can be painful, and they can be scary. They can cause flashbacks, and they can make us relive our trauma. They can even retraumatize us.
21 Things That Happen Every Single Time You Go To The Gynecologist Katie Mather “ When you’ve reached peak discomfort and the doctor is effectively satisfied with how miserable and embarrassed you are, the OB begins to beg you to “please relax your legs”—a request that will be made repeatedly throughout the appointment.
The Four Things That Make Every Trip To The Gynecologist Awkward Caity Mae “ Just like the dull agony of the menstrual cycle or the excruciating pain of tweezing your eyebrows, awkward appointments at the gynecologist are something that womenfolk must endure in their every day lives.
The Best Way To Get Your Test Results Back Rachel Hodin “ If I had my way, I would NEVER call my gynecologist back.
My Vagina Against The World Alyssa Taylor “ I text my closest friend letting her know that I most likely have HPV. Her response? All adventurous women have it.
Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are Bree Schmidt “ The first person I came out to was my gynecologist. It happened in a moment of both weakness and slight panic.