Women, how do you prepare for your gyno appointment?

I would just trim a bit. Growing out after a full shave is a pain and can be annoying. It might be better to do a little trim, if anything, a day or so before you go in. That way it will be easier to grow back if you don't like your new 'do.

I doubt your gyn cares, so it's up to what you like best. Personally, I prefer the look of a nice, full bush.

I would say that is up to what you prefer. I'm pretty sure the doctor won't mind either way. Are you trying to arouse the doctor? Personally I like the look of a full bush but not all men do.

Go as you are, or if feeling a little self conscious about your full bush give it a trim. Your doctor won't care either way, whatever makes you feel best!

Would seem like doing whatever makes you the most comfortable is what you should do. I doubt it'll make a difference to your doctor.

Considering that pubic hair is natural, I doubt he/she will care... Hell, my gf goes to her gyno with a full bush that's colored red, blue, purple, green, pink, teal, or a mixture of those..

DON'T SHAVE or have anyone shave you if your appointment is in less than a week. It will possibly leave you with red skin marks and irritation if you have presently have a full bush.

Just DO A NICE TRIM if you want it more coiffed. You can shave after the exam.

I agree! Your GYN has seen everything! What he/she is most concerned with is and should be concerned with is your health. If you want to be bald or have a landing strip etc, you can always change your appointment.

DO make sure to take a shower the morning of your exam and only use a mild soap that washes away with no clinging residue or scent.

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My wife shaves around the labia and bikini area as she says it is more sensitive

I remove my pubic hair only every couple of months. So while I have been completely bare while in the stirrups, I'm usually somewhat unshaven.

I've had both male and female doctors. The men don't get any special prep.

I've never douched. Never will.

I shave and trim the little modesty bush I've got. I see no reason not to. My partner does not get jealous because of this. Why would he. Even if an exam isn't erotic as such, I wouldn't show up with unshaven legs either. I guess he's just pleased that I look after myself, also when seeing a doctor.

For a play exam I would shave carefully of course.

I always shave while taking shower for exams, ofc. But in my case there are no special preparations because I always keep it shaved down there.

Yes, I always want to look appealing for the doctor, after I think I'm completely ready, My husband checks me out making sure I've not forgotten anything. Sometimes he will suggest a shorter skirt or dress or different panties.

I'll always make sure I wear nice underwear and that I've had a trim. I try to have a shower before I leave but usually shave my legs and under arms the day before to make sure there's no cuts or irritation by the time I go. I'll usually wear a smart/casual shirt and some dark jeans.

I always use my beard trimmer on my wife before she takes her shower prior to her appointment

I shave my pussy while I shower so I thoroughy cleanse my whole body. I am a very clean person and I want the doctor to see that. I don't douche before the exam because I was told that can interfere with the vaginal/cervical exam.

My boyfriend knows that I primp before exams and he's perfectly ok with it.

I make sure that I'm clean/showered and shaved before my gyno exam. It may seem silly but I do like to give a good impression.

My wife shaves/waxes before

I've always heard that you're not supposed to shave for a few days before your gyn exam. I obviously have no experience in this matter, but it's what I've always been told.

My wife always showers and shaves as if it were be a date. Even though it's an exam, she is spreading her legs for another man, so wants to look her best. I also agree. Plus, we have sex afterwards anyway.

I think its always at least good to be well trimmed but not smooth - and maybe that also make it easier for the doctor when examin

Normally my wife keeps everything bald but for the two weeks before her appointment she grows out a landing strip. She can't really explain why, modesty and whatnot, but just thought it curious.

I go completely waxed .The doctor/nurse have never commented on the fact that I do. In the early days as a teen and into my early twenties I don't ever remember them checking my pubic hair.

I have shaved as a teen, and no one in the exam room has ever past comment.

An interesting subject - i've had a few partners who insist on waxing fully before an exam , but then some who normally shave won't shave at all for a couple of weeks prior to their visit. if i'm conducting a 'play' exam my personal preference is a wide strip with the 'under' section clean shaven

Gf completely shaven down below.. Because when it's time for her yearly exam she asked me to help her shave .. :-) boy that is my favorite part..:-) after the exam I get a little reward..:-)

I think my wife just washes, if she can (if coming to the doctor directly from work, this is impossible). She does not shave because it irritates her skin, but I trim her hair.

For my wife there is always a shave job the night before with nothing left but a landing strip. She always schedules morning appointments and showers right before leaving for her exam.

Lol, personal preference, no health reason, BUT what you are absolutely, positively NOT Supposed to do is have sex! Two or three days beforehand.

They are there to swab your cervix to check for cancer and anything else abnormal.

Sex, even with a condom could and Sperm could mask a serious problem.

Condoms could cause irritation.

But SPERM could cause problems.

LadyM

Omg!! I have to be cleaned shaved, toes have to be done, legs have to be shaved,smelling nice,looking nice. If he is going to make me wet I am going to make him hard. Bad part about it will will enjoy it more then me. He will talk about it all day to his friends may be even rub one of.and I will be just thinking about it!!

These days, I shave thoroughly in addition to a good clean shower I always take in the morning, every day. Why am I going bald for a pelvic exam? I am VERY high risk for melanoma and I have 2 very small moles and freckles that have started to grow there. I don't want any red bush in the way to hamper any possible early diagnosis of melanoma. I will shave a few days before.

No douche etc etc etc as that can mask test results.

Of course, legs shaved smooth. Toes and finger nails filed, and buffed, though no paint. Melanoma likes to hide in the nails. Also the health of the nail beds of the fingers and toes reveal a lot about the health of the patient that may be otherwise overlooked in the beginning or later stages.