The last time I got a pap, I was really tense and it was pretty painful. How can I make it less uncomfortable? Would it help if I took an Advil or something before?
2006-09-12 09:42:10 · 10 answers · asked by JitterBug589 3 in Health ➔ Women's Health
First, make sure the tool that they use isn't too big for your vagina. It's okay to request a smaller size. To relax, take slow, relaxing deep breaths and close your eyes. It helps to have a friend in there with you to hold your hand. An Advil may help with the discomfort, but not that much.
2006-09-12 09:51:01 · answer #1 · answered by UVRay 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Advil will not relax you but it might ease the discomfort. I would sugggest asking the doctor for a nerve/muscle relaxant such as Xanax. This will calm you down and ease the tension in your muscles, which will make things more comfortable.
You might get a little sleepy but that is not a bad thing under the circumstances.
2006-09-12 09:45:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well iam40.
paps still hurt me after all these years.
i now put some lubricant on my own self before i get in the stirups.
while they leave me to undress.
many times it pinches my private area because they dont lubricate enough, so i do it myself.
ky jelly or whatever u prefer.
but its very embarrassing being on display like that. ppl looking at your butt, ****!! privates.
i never get used to it!!
but the lube helps.
iam always tense . why? because your mind and body knows that something is going in that shouldnt be there!!
its like rape.
there is nothing you can lay and imagine to help.
sometimes they have pics on the ceiling. waste of time.
but at least its pretty quick!!
good luck always!!!
2006-09-12 09:50:41 · answer #3 · answered by grasshopper 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just try and relax a little. Since you already had one before, you should be less tense since you know what will be happening.
2006-09-12 09:47:42 · answer #4 · answered by Susan L 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
deep breaths. relax.
before having your pap, pee first. it will lessen the pressure when the doctor put the speculum inside you.
2006-09-12 15:37:25 · answer #5 · answered by jae 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get completely wasted before hand.
2006-09-12 09:46:34 · answer #6 · answered by almighty_dave197 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Deep breaths and try to focus on something good!!
Close your eyes too!!!
2006-09-12 09:44:09 · answer #7 · answered by redirishactress 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I don't know what to tell except to just RELAX!
2006-09-12 09:52:53 · answer #8 · answered by me 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pleasure yourself right before.
2006-09-12 09:44:07 · answer #9 · answered by broj7400 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Have someone rub your clit or do it yourself.
2006-09-12 09:43:47 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋