Her Campus at FSU
Is Getting a Pap Smear Really That Scary?
An investigation into the Pap smear fear.
Her Campus at SDSU
Health & Fitness: Addressing female health concerns
As women, we have complex bodies that are beautiful, strong, and unpredictable. Taking proper care of them can be exhausting and even overwhelming, especially if you’re unsure of the...
Her Campus at VCU
The Importance of Getting Pap Smears
Many women may be uncomfortable or scared of getting their pap smear, especially for the first time, but it's worth the benefits and is very important for your health...
Her Campus at KU
Girl Talk: What sex ed didn’t teach you about your body
I was taught at a young age that it was normal to be embarrassed when talking about sex, periods, or even my own breasts. After my first...
Her Campus at U Alberta
I Got an Abnormal Pap And It Terrified Me
It's not easy to sit in a physician's office with your legs up on the feet holder and have your doctor examine your business. But it's...
Her Campus at UPR
Wait, You’ve Never Been To The Gynecologist?
Last week I went to my gynecologist for a routine check-up and noticed something quite odd: out of the five young women that were sitting...
Her Campus at Vanderbilt
The Pap Smear is Nothing to Fear
"What is a Pap smear? Or is it shmear? Like the cream cheese?" ~Michael Scott