The first time I got the dildocam, I almost wanted to cry just from the relief.

I've never had the pleasure. Um.

But once I had an OB give me a child-sized speculum, which made me all o.O because of the *need* for child-sized speculums, first, and also, that's the solution for me? It helped, though.

My first OB/GYN appointment (in my life) was way before I was ever sexually active; I was just old enough that it seemed prudent to make sure everything was working right. (Plus, I was old enough that becoming sexually active seemed imminent. [It wasn't.])

So I told the OB/GYN I was a virgin, and could she please use the smallest speculum. It was teeny, and plastic, so the AIIIEEEEE COLD SPECULUM!!!!! issue was nonexistent.

So when I "graduated" (as it were) to needing a larger speculum, it was metal, and I *so* hadn't thought about the temperature factor. Jesus! I'm surprised I didn't send that thing across the room.

last time I asked for sti screening my GP got all judgy but it's such a pain in the butt switching doctors with my insurance I just roll my eyes after I leave her office.

But once I had an OB give me a child-sized speculum, which made me all o.O because of the *need* for child-sized speculums, first, and also, that's the solution for me? It helped, though.

See, and I've read (on the internet, so you KNOW it's true!) that the "child-sized speculum" doesn't actually exist, and doctors just say they're using a smaller one so that the patient will relax.

Placebo speculum!

How far are you now? Have you gotten to the most confusing chapter ever (i.e., the one where you see what The Plan was)?

I haven't gotten there yet, alas. I probably will soon, though.

Also, I too adore L beyond the telling of it.

last time I asked for sti screening my GP got all judgy

Heh. The last time *I* asked for one, the gyn was kinda like "uh, lesbian still right?" and I was like "yeah, but they CAN still get diseases!" and she was like "Uh, sure, ok..." all "Crazy lady...."

Which is funny, but kinda unhelpful in a "lesbians should actually still be encouraged to get screened because though they are at lower risk they are still at risk" way...

Will this day never end?

See, and I've read (on the internet, so you KNOW it's true!) that the "child-sized speculum" doesn't actually exist, and doctors just say they're using a smaller one so that the patient will relax.

Huh. That could be totally true. I am way gullible most of the time. Power of suggestion, baby!

Jesus! I'm surprised I didn't send that thing across the room

Snerk.

I wonder if the Guy!Bitches are hiding their eyes from all this. Though ND is apparently wishing for some sort of release from his travail.