Family Smears and The Time Jess Destroyed A Man

Tales of The Nether Regions

Jess shares a story that all started one beautiful October story, and she had the morning horn. There were tears, blood, and maybe there should have been a little more lube. Then, Annie and Jess dive into the topic of the week, smears. They discuss why you need a pap smear, who should be getting them, the common reasons women decide not to get them, and the knowledge a smear can give you about your health. They also talk about HPV, how to be fashionable for your smear (kidding… kind of!), and encourage you to share your own experience to let us know we aren’t all alone.

In This Episode You’ll Hear About:

• Jess shares a story about destroying a man, and it reminds us that you can be hot, smart, cool, and perfect, and sometimes it just still doesn’t work out! On to the next one!
• What a pap smear is, and why it’s important to get one.
• The top reasons people put off having their smear test, and why Annie and Jess encourage you to make yourself a priority and get one.
• Who a smear test is for and who it could benefit.
• Our experiences getting smears, and some of yours too! Smears can even be family affairs.
• Should you be waxed to look like a beautiful English garden and dress as though you are front row at a fashion show, or does it really matter?
• Yes — smears can be uncomfortable and awkward — but the benefits of knowing about your health are so much greater than a few weird minutes.
• HPV is a common group of viruses. They are very common and nothing to be embarrassed about.
• Anxiety is common while getting any type of medical procedure, and it’s totally okay to express your concerns with a nurse or doctor. It is YOUR body and your right, and if they seem like they aren’t helping you, feel free to look for someone else.
• Even during a pandemic, it’s important to still get your regular smear tests and medical visits.

Quote:

• “What a selfish man, he could have used that blood as lube.”
• “Why is it called smear? Because they… smear?”

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