I'm nervous about my first pelvic exam. You are not alone. Most women feel nervous and embarrassed about their first pelvic exam. You have probably always thought of your genital area as personal and private. It can feel very strange to have someone looking there.
Doctors do a lot of women's first pelvic exams.
They know you might be feeling scared or embarrassed. If the doctor knows this is your first pelvic exam, he or she will take extra care to make it a comfortable experience. When you are nervous, the muscles of your vagina can tighten. This can make the exam more difficult. You can make the exam easier by relaxing.