To keep my socks on during a smear?

[HappeeInParis]

YANBU- yes, keep them on, you’re not there for a shag.

YABU- take them off, you look ridiculous.

@Riapia

I kept my specs on and they managed to work round them.

I would certainly hope so.

@Riapia

I kept my specs on and they managed to work round them.

Lordy! Where is your cervix?? 😂

@mizzo

I usually keep socks on but last time I went for a smear I foolishly wore a jumpsuit and somehow just the bra felt slightly less ridiculous than bra and socks.

This made me properly laugh. Imagine the dawning realisation of the fact you were wearing a jumpsuit. If you’re not just joking and it’s actually real then you have all my sympathy.

@charliebear78

Isn't it funny how we hide our underwear under our other clothes..

Hahaha and I thought I was alone doing this, through countless fertility scans and stuff, knickers always tucked under my trousers. Socks stayed on!

I usually leave my shoes on too!

Interesting what worries people. I always panic that I will queef when the nurse removes the speculum...

Definitely! I left mine on because I get really cold feet!

The very lovely lady who did my last one actually told me to keep my socks on so my feet didn't get cold, bless her!

Wouldn't occur to me take them off! I try and wear a skirt or dress and flip flops

Well, this thread has cheered me right up! Thanks all.

To answer your questions, socks on! I prefer socks on at all times though because I hate feet. Only squidgy little baby feet are acceptable.

@mizzo

I usually keep socks on but last time I went for a smear I foolishly wore a jumpsuit and somehow just the bra felt slightly less ridiculous than bra and socks.

This is quite possibly my worse nightmare. Especially as I quite often forgo a bra if it not cold. I'd have to leave my socks for a bit of dignity.

I do about 500 smears a year. I don’t mind if you keep your socks on 😁

I do get asked occasionally “do I need to take my knickers off”.

Yes please, it tends to make my job easier.

I always specify just remove your shoes, trousers and knickers, yet despite that I had a woman strip naked once.

@Snog

Why on Earth would you remove your socks???? Are you trying to get pregnant?

Ah, socks - my favourite contraceptive.

Ah, socks - my favourite contraceptive.

Of all the comments on this thread, this is the one that has me properly chuckling!

@Northernsoullover "smear mode"

I saw someone post the other day that a nurse told them to keep their socks on "because there's nothing worse than having a smear and cold feet" and I don't think anyone can dispute that!

This just wouldn’t cross my mind tbh. It has no bearing on the actual smear: why does it matter?

@HappeeinParis
Would you take your knickers off when getting ur feet done 😂😂😂😂

Always kept mine on, I think it would be weird to remove them.

Always socks on!

When I was having fertility treatment I had fortnightly scans through the summer and I sometimes used to wear sandals without socks but pop some socks on for the scan.

I figured my doctor wouldn't want my feet up by his face.

WHO said it was unreasonable? I always keep my socks on.

I always have this dilemma. On feels weird, so off they come! But illogical.

This thread and some of the responses has made me giggle, to answer the question I've always kept mine on

@YellowPlant
Totally real, unfortunately for me. The nurse thought it was hilarious and gave me a comforting piece of blue roll so I could at least attempt some modesty!

Ideally clean socks to reduce smelly feet.