Scared to go to gynecologist as a virgin
I finally made a gynecologist appointment I’ve been putting off for so long to get a Pap smear, check a lump in my breast that’s freaking me out, and get a birth control refill that I’ve been getting from a doctor I no longer see - it’s in 2 days. I’m 23F and a virgin and I’m so terrified to go to the doctor I’m literally crying about it. I think I’m just spiraling predicting how much it’ll hurt, if she finds anything wrong with me (besides PCOS that I already know of), and if she’ll even refill the birth control. I’m just scared that she won’t even be able to get the speculum in because I’ve literally never had anything up there. Has anyone had a positive experience getting a Pap smear as a virgin? I’m literally so terrified I know I’m going to be so embarrassed when I get there. I just have so much anxiety about all of this and I keep seeing so much more negative than positive.
Edit: Thank you all so much for your comments! I’m so happy that I found this sub and I love how supportive you all are. I’m still feeling anxious and I probably will tomorrow but I’m less fearful, just more anticipatory. I have a fear of doctors lol and this is no different, but if I’ve gotten through other appointments I can get through this. I’ll be sure to update!
Posted Feb 25, 2026, 8:56 PM UTC