Ladies before your visit with the OBGYN....
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I also do all of that. I never even really thought about the hiding my under-things part until you brought it up. How strange. Maybe because the paper sheet makes it "just business," but seeing my underwear makes it personal. Hmm. I must think more on this.0
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You know what the worst is? When they COMMENT on your breasts or vagina. Like, comments about your labia or nipples - AWKWARD!I always hide my panties....
And I shave...everything.
I can get past it all except for the boob exam. I don't know if its because I'm a little busty but I feel so awkward with my arm above my head as she circles my breast. I also hate conversation at this point.
So....how is school?
Errrr.....fine. :indifferent:
I swear I must have a giant "talk to me about awkward topics" sign stuck to my forehead, because I have gotten this so much with doctors, and it freaks me out.0 -
OMG Yes, to all of that. When my husband went w/ me to one of the ob-gyn visits and saw how I put my clothes after getting the gown 'on' he laughed. He's like you know he sees all you have... are your underwear really still that private.
I told him yes.... then almost made him leave before hearing the baby's heartbeat just for making fun of me!0 -
I really don't understand why they leave the room for you to change only to come back in and crawl right up your vagina.0
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I always hide my panties....
And I shave...everything.
I can get past it all except for the boob exam. I don't know if its because I'm a little busty but I feel so awkward with my arm above my head as she circles my breast. I also hate conversation at this point.
So....how is school?
Errrr.....fine. :indifferent:
Sidenote: My OBGYN has a picture on the ceiling of a warm sandy beach. It never makes me feel better....
LMAO... yeah my doc is awesome. We were talking about my hatred of my boss while he was feeling up my boobs.0 -
Do you all make sure you're nice and shaved before you go to your appointment? LOL
My husband thinks it's weird that I shave everything before I go see my doctor. I tell him that even though my doctor is not attractive, and I'm not trying to "impress" him, I want to feel like I'm presentable. :laugh:
Also, when I go in for my annual they make you completely undress and put on those horrible blue cover thingies... I always pile my clothes neatly in the corner and hide my underwear and bra inbetween my pants. Am I the only one that does that? I mean if you really think about it, the doctor is seeing EVERYTHING... why hide the undies and bra right?
Anyway, those were my TMI questions of the day. MORNING!
I do exactly this. All of it. At least i don't hang an air freshener in there, right?0 -
Viewpoint from the person on the OTHER side of the speculum....we don't care if you have hair (sometimes we have to tell people to stop shaving because of the terrible razer burn they are getting) and to the person with the piercings-we never say anything but I personally was impressed when I saw my first one lol0
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Actually I do all of that too... I think it's normal.0
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Even though I work for my OBGYN's office, I still do this. But I can tell you with 100% confidence that they don't care, and whatever you have going on either with hair, or clothes on the chair, it's not the wierdest thing that they have seen that month even.0
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I don't have to do the whole special routine thing because that is already a daily occurrence for me. But yes, I also hide my under things between my clothes. I dunno, I already feel so exposed that I'd like to keep my panties to myself, tyvm!
Oh, and I'm fine with everything else, but I hate the breast exam. So. Awkward.0 -
funny...
i never hide my bra and panties. i just throw them on top of my clothes. one of the last times i went, my dr ~commented~ on the fact i'm not shy because he could see my panties in plain sight.
um
awkward.
(yes, the speculum ended up being cold)
CTFU!!!!! OMG! He probably plays a little game with himself every time he walks in the room. Like 'I bet she hid her pannies in her pocket. She looks like a pocket girl'.
I'm a pocket girl.0 -
ALWAYS! Shaved, showered. Fresh and clean. Not weird at all! and when i have kids i'm hoping i can do the same, lol...i think i'll need some help shaving at that point though... :laugh:0
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yes mam! all of it! lol0
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glad I'm not the only one! I even had my boyfriend help me do it the day before I was induced to have my daughter :laugh:0
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Do you all make sure you're nice and shaved before you go to your appointment? LOL
My husband thinks it's weird that I shave everything before I go see my doctor. I tell him that even though my doctor is not attractive, and I'm not trying to "impress" him, I want to feel like I'm presentable. :laugh:
Also, when I go in for my annual they make you completely undress and put on those horrible blue cover thingies... I always pile my clothes neatly in the corner and hide my underwear and bra inbetween my pants. Am I the only one that does that? I mean if you really think about it, the doctor is seeing EVERYTHING... why hide the undies and bra right?
Anyway, those were my TMI questions of the day. MORNING!
That's exactly what I do too.
same here!
I keep everything neat and tidy. And I always seem to wear maxi dresses on those days so no need to wear bra and panties.0 -
exactlyyep, it's just like brushing your teeth before you go to the dentist!0 -
I hide my bra and undies in my clothes, but I've always shaved...dislike hair down there!0
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I get a wax usually a few days before. I mean, if she's gotta get all up close and personal with my business, the least I can do is have it looking nice for her!0
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I do exactly that! I always thought I was the only one.0
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Same here.That's the routine I follow as well.. all the way down to hiding my undies between my shirt and pants.
Lol I do the exact same thing! Why do I hide my undies and bra when I go out my way to make sure I have the cute little matching set, only to hide them in my clothes :huh:0 -
I'm always clean and shaved regardless but I always make sure I'm extra nice down there for then. LOL It doesn't help that I personally know my OB, she grew up with my Mom and she's known me since I was born. It just makes things so weird but she's amazing so I can't complain too much.0
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Do you all make sure you're nice and shaved before you go to your appointment? LOL
My husband thinks it's weird that I shave everything before I go see my doctor. I tell him that even though my doctor is not attractive, and I'm not trying to "impress" him, I want to feel like I'm presentable. :laugh:
Also, when I go in for my annual they make you completely undress and put on those horrible blue cover thingies... I always pile my clothes neatly in the corner and hide my underwear and bra inbetween my pants. Am I the only one that does that? I mean if you really think about it, the doctor is seeing EVERYTHING... why hide the undies and bra right?
Anyway, those were my TMI questions of the day. MORNING!
yes, yes, and YES!! i do the exact same thing although i think my doctor is gay i'm always "well groomed" but i make sure it is definately presentable the day of! what was weird this last time (i love my doctor he's really cool and makes things easier and less awkward) when he was done he shook my hand thats his thing but it was a little weird to me lol.0 -
I hate Pap smears! Last one I didn't shave because I was pregnant. The nurse told us ladies Do Not Shave while pregnant. It can cause infection is what she told us. I was so embrassed but yes I mostly shave and hide my bra and underwear.0
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Yup! Unless it's the end of my pregnancy. Then not only could I not reach but my give a **** button was broken.0
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Speaking as a student nurse - they're used to everything so it doesn't matter! But if it makes you feel better and more comfortable, then it's worth it!0
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All I'm gonna say is, I'm thankful my appt. has already passed and I don't have to go back until 2013.
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ALWAYS! Shaved, showered. Fresh and clean. Not weird at all! and when i have kids i'm hoping i can do the same, lol...i think i'll need some help shaving at that point though... :laugh:
TOTALLY got a brazilian wax when I was like 8 1/2 months pregnant. I mean, I couldn't shave or anything, so I had the pros help me! Been waxing ever since!0 -
If you really want to impress, spray a little of this on before your appointment.
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I'm the exact same way, I hide my bra and panties between my clothes. And I've always wondered if other women shaved before going to see the OBGYN too. The last I went, I unexpectedly had to get an exam done, and I wasn't shaved....embarrassing. But I think it's just more appropriate and better hygeine to be shaved or at least trimmed down there before a vist.0
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Like a hobo? How about like a VAGINA- you know, like a vagina. Vaginas have hair, or was I the only one to go though puberty?
I understand keeping it clean and shaving when you want to, but really, if we're getting "dressed up" for a pap smear, there's something wrong.
That said- I totally understand making sure you're shaved before you get induced like another poster said.Ummmm.... seriously? Hair is normal, and it's your DOCTOR! Do you really think that it's something they care about?
Nope, but it's something I care about. I don't want my vag looking like a hobo
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