I just learned where I live in Australia women now self swab to test for cervical cancer. I’ve been avoiding seeing the doctor for years because the thought of another pelvic exam was so stressful! I had no idea they changed the procedure about two years ago. It is life changing and should be standard practice everywhere and made known to women so they don’t avoid testing because of the horrible pelvic exam.
Wow. Knowing this simultaneously horrifying and weirdly reassuring -- in that way that a shared, confirmed sense of "we are not crazy to dread and loathe and mistrust this experience" -- can be reassuring.
Shannon, the work you do and the knowledge you bring continues to astound and amaze me. Thank you, thank you, thank you💕
I just learned where I live in Australia women now self swab to test for cervical cancer. I’ve been avoiding seeing the doctor for years because the thought of another pelvic exam was so stressful! I had no idea they changed the procedure about two years ago. It is life changing and should be standard practice everywhere and made known to women so they don’t avoid testing because of the horrible pelvic exam.
Shannon, can you please run for president of the U.S., thank you for all you do for all of us !
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Wow. Knowing this simultaneously horrifying and weirdly reassuring -- in that way that a shared, confirmed sense of "we are not crazy to dread and loathe and mistrust this experience" -- can be reassuring.