It can cause a white, cottage cheese-like discharge and usually causes uncomfortable itching. With the exception of visible sores caused by the herpes virus, most sexually transmitted diseases cannot be seen during self-exam. When a woman is pregnant, the cervix appears blue, bluish or purple. To claim our bodies for ourselves. Self-exam can be done individually or in a group where the experience can be shared with friends.
Some women do it everyday, some once a week and some only occasionally.
How ever you do it, self-exam can be a transformative experience. Self-exam can be more than simply knowing the size and shape of our cervix. It can be a tool to self-discovery and empowerment. To know what was once unknown, to shed light on what was once hidden, and to have a sense of ownership of and ability to care for our bodies can change our lives. It's about helping ourselves to health.