Curious... I'm 21 and I've never had a pap smear. Is that bad?!


Question: It depends. The general medical opinion is you should have a pap if you're sexually active or have been in the past (whether it's with males or females). If you aren't, it's not an extremely crucial procedure to get, even though it's important to start going. It helps keep you healthy by screening for things only a gyno can detect.

Though I waited until I was 22, so...it's probably a good idea to get one anyhow. Depending on your medical history (and that of the women in your family), your doctor might not be too insistent if you're in a low-risk group. But if you've been having sex it's a good idea to get one.


Answers: It depends. The general medical opinion is you should have a pap if you're sexually active or have been in the past (whether it's with males or females). If you aren't, it's not an extremely crucial procedure to get, even though it's important to start going. It helps keep you healthy by screening for things only a gyno can detect.

Though I waited until I was 22, so...it's probably a good idea to get one anyhow. Depending on your medical history (and that of the women in your family), your doctor might not be too insistent if you're in a low-risk group. But if you've been having sex it's a good idea to get one.

Well if you've had sex before you really should go. Even if you haven't you should go because they check for cervical cancer and other things.

hon,I would recommend you do it because i waited until I was 25 to get my first and immediately i was told I had precancerous cells a and my cervix was very tender even today if i douce or put anything inside my vagina it bleeds so get one before its too late.Don't be scared the longer you take the worst its gonna be!!!

If you've been sexually active, or just lost it a little while ago, ya. That's not good lol

yeah, u should think A LOT about getting that done,,,

no that's not bad at all, but if have sex , you should do it . that test can saved your life. and it does hurt a Lil bit and about 2 minutes you are done.

You should have one by the time you are 18, or sexually active, whichever comes first.





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