Tips for learning vag exams

nurseynightnight · Jun 25, 2011

its ok if you don't like the idea of it passionflower. It is a good example of a cervix not in labor though. I got a lot of practice while i was trying to have a baby and was charting my cycles and monitoring my cervical position/mucous etc... So to me it isn't a big deal but i can understand how it would be awkward for some.

geekynurseRN · Jul 1, 2011

Ok please explain how to do this because I am really curious now. I have never gotten a chance to feel a cervix but I'd imagine it would be a little difficult to do this to yourself unless you are thin and flexable?? :eek:

nurseynightnight · Jul 2, 2011

Hey dianemiller

You don't have to be flexible or thin to do this. Just reach in with 1 finger and you will feel something that should feel firm and about as long as half your finger. It may sound gross but it is almost like the head of a member (but not as big). :lol2: If you have had children lady partslly it will feel like a slit or just a dimple if you havent.

I was able to check my cervix during my cycles to check for ovulation/fertility and during labor. With my last baby my co-workers just asked what i was dilated to and never checked me upon admission! :yeah:

good luck finding your cervix!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I feel it is important to know about your body and this is just one of the many amazing things you have as a woman!!:redbeathe

howsoon · Jul 5, 2011

I couldn't agree more with Nurseynightnight! I learned to check mine after reading Taking Charge of Your Fertility. It is amazing what we DON'T know about our own bodies!!

nurseynightnight · Jul 5, 2011

Howsoon that is where i learned sooooo much about my body/cycles! I LOVE that book!

geekynurseRN · Jul 23, 2011

I'm going to have to try this sometime!

howsoon · Jul 23, 2011

Yes, LOVE the book. I think every female should read it! I know my daughter will once she gets her period.