I’ve never had a smear test and I don’t want one either

Is there anyone on the thread who performs these tests? I've had a Google and can't seem to find any information about a visual check being part of the process but I'd be really interested to hear from a professional. If it is literally just checking for HPV then I would rather test another way and have the proper cell sample taken if it comes back positive.

Some women don’t due to past trauma such as sexual assault or due to finding it very painful.

Some took the time to have a dig at the misinformation / nonsense being spread by the OP. Rightly so, it should be challenged.

Separately to that, I don’t think anyone really gives a shit whether he has one or not. Nobody will lose sleep over it.

I promise you, I would say the same to your face. As I have done to other women who refuse potentially life saving procedures.
and for the record you can catch HPV from virgin men. I’d probably educate myself a wee bit more before making such outlandish statements.

I’d say all this to your face. But if you came up to me in the street spouting your bullshit I’d think you were not well. If you don’t want to be flamed don’t strike the match op.

But but but….. you were the one so bored tonight you started a thread on here knowing you’d piss people off 😂 if it’s your body your choice keep your opinions to yourself. Then you don’t get other peoples opinions back at you. Go educate yourself 🙄

Yes, multiple people are clearly bothered enough that they took the time to have a dig.

As the saying goes "you do you".

Your OP is giving anti-vaxxer/conspiracy theorist and I consider anyone with those sort to views unintelligent.

I don't get them done for several reasons.

I had the first one I was called for in early 20s and haven't had one since. I'm 50 now.

They will take you off their list if you ask them to. I didn't know this until my surgery asked if I wanted to be taken off the list so I didn't keep receiving reminders.

(Actually, I think it was a threat rather than an offer but I took them up on it anyway.)

I would say what I said to your face and I stand by my thoughts that this was a very triggering and irrelevant post.
You carry on doing you and leave everyone else to make their own decisions.
You posted your personal opinion on a very sensitive topic- please own that op.

I think it’s a life saving service for a lot of women. If you don’t want it just say no and move on with your life. I don’t get how you can get annoyed about being offered something for free that could benefit you. My sister didn’t have one for almost 20 years, she because she was terrified of the procedure - she didn’t make some big feminist issue out of it.

Cheapest I can see is £55. Totally free on NHS for the sake of 5 mins of being uncomfortable.

Certified 'Mint in Box' 😆

You are free to make whatever decisions you want. And a lot of people told you so. However, you chose to post about your body on a public forum and it is not exactly clear why.
You also made some very questionable comments about moral superiority, guaranteed virginity of people you slept with and "research" which for some reason didn't include reading up on what options are currently available on the NHS. Despite not having this information, you implied that medical professionals hide these wonderful alternative testing methods from public. Not only that, but you also attempted to make it into a political/feminist issue. I hope it clarifies why some posters are finding this thread objectionable. And no, it has nothing to do with the decisions you make about your body.
Happy to say it to your face if you happen to be in the area.

Your body, your life - and potentially your early death. Get in with it and don't bother the rest of us with your nonsense.

Op have you considered the people you are offending may have had pre cancer cells or cancer have had family or friends die of this and your on here spouting verbal diarrhoea seriously no one cares if you have a smear - not 1 person does so you do you and if your autism makes you insensitive so be it but unless you have been through it you can never know why it’s important to others jog on do some knitting.

You do you, but for the sake of a few minutes discomfort/embarrassment, I don’t know why anyone wouldn’t just do it.

It’s a service offered to us that might save our lives.

I mean there are pages of people getting angry at the OP so people very much do give a shit, clearly.

Your body, your choice, but I don’t share your opinions.
I’m just very grateful I live in a country where we have all these screenings provided free. The NHS has its problems, but I’d still rather have it than a system where the first question the doctor asks is how you’re going to pay your bill, and people dying in pain because they can’t afford medical care.
We all think cancer won’t happen to us, but it doesn’t discriminate I’m afraid 😟

I thought they did only test for HPV now - then ignore the sample if the test is negative. Is that not right? I don't see what a HPV test in a less invasive way isn't ok.

I don’t think anyone gives a shit.
Doctors offer it, you decline.
Whats the issue here?

Personal insults are wrong. However, you still haven't answered anyone that has pointed out that along with the smear test the nuse will also be able to observe any abnormalities in your cervix, vagina or vulva that you can't see or may not have symptoms of? Many women die from lack of female health care but in the uk we are very lucky to have this provided for free. Aside from a bit of embarrassment or discomfort I can't understand why you would want to deny yourself this health care.

Me too. It’s crazy isn’t it. I wish they’d change the rules back. Assume it’s a cost implication as it always is 😔

Why do you have so much shame around your body?

I understand why people may find a smear test uncomfortable either physically or emotionally but you seem to connect your vagina with some sort of shame.
Which I think is so sad.

I don’t care that a medical professional sees and touches my genitals.
Why would I when have the world has the exact same anatomy as me.

I think less energy should be put into home methods and more should be teaching young people not to be ashamed of their bodies.

What will happen if you get cervical cancer?
Or a vaginal prolapse or something?
Are you going to live your life in pain and die just because you’re embarrassed over your vagina?