I just asked my GYN that same question last time I was there and she said...
when they become sexually active.
when they become sexually active.
Originally Posted by Zissou'sMom
My pediatrician checked out my lady bits cursorily (no speculum involved) for my whole life every check-up with my mom in the room, because my big sister had cysts when she was 11 and had to go to the obgyn. I went to my first gynecologist appt when I was 18 all by myself to get the pill. I had the nurse in the room over by the door for the first one. Most daughters are not going to tell their mothers about anything invloving the topic in my experience. I had a hard time asking my mom to buy me tampons at the store for the first seven years I needed them!
I completely agree. Don't make it more painful than it needs to be unless there is family history that would require this.Originally Posted by GingersMom
I see no point in a female child having an internal exam for a PAP until they have had their hymen broken.
And to add another comment to this, I would consider that it could be an emotionally and physically traumatic experience for a young female that is not yet sexually mature.Originally Posted by SolarityBengals
I completely agree. Don't make it more painful than it needs to be unless there is family history that would require this.
Excellent idea Fran, if I ever have children I plan on being VERY open with my childred RE sex. Im close to my mother, but that topic was never brought up or discussed, and I really really wish it had beenOriginally Posted by fwan
I advise you to be open with your daughters and develop a bond that they can talk to you about these things when ever they decide they are ready.
Originally Posted by Alli-Kat
GEEZ! I think at 13 I may have still been playing with my barbies...gosh.