Nades wrote:
I would get your pap smear for the sake of it and you don't need to go before sex anyway. I noticed HPV seems to be a big cause of cancer and seeing you're a virgin I wouldn't be overly worried about it, especially at your age. I don't really know why people are getting a bit naggy about it.
You don't understand why people are pushing her to get one done because judging by what you said, you are lacking the correct/complete information.
- Women start getting PAP's at 21, unless they have become sexually active already.
- The HPV test is not needed until one has started having sex
- A pap test and an HPV test are not the same thing, just collected the same way
- A pap test is important for as basic healthcare
Mikurotoro92 wrote:
It is mainly my neighbor Lorry and Cathy and my therapist but I could probably start having sex without getting a Pap smear right away
Mikurotoro92 wrote:
Maybe not full-on sex until I go to the OBGYN for the Pap Smear just to get everyone off my back about this but touching and making out for SURE!! !
They care about you, they are concerned about your health. You are deserving to be well cared for. Please look into getting one done.
Mikurotoro92 wrote:
However I still think Jerry needs to be given a chance to prove his worth
He's likely not a virgin like you, right? I would suggest having him show you his STD/STI test results before you do anything with him. If he refuses, that's really the only chance you need to give him
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