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[quote=Anonymous]Have you considered meeting with a midwife instead of an OB/GYN? Most midwives schedule more time for individual appointments and tend to offer a more sensitive approach. I recommend the MFA midwives who practice at GWU and have offices in Foggy Bottom and Bethesda.

I would advise you against lying to your healthcare provider about your experience (both with intimacy and prior examination). You might consider requesting an office consultation prior to examination. This would afford you an opportunity to inform your provider of your circumstance, ask questions about what to expect, and be sure that you are comfortable with this provider prior to an exam. If you find that you are not comfortable, you are under no obligation to allow someone to exam or treat you. Be sure to request that they explain the procedures in advance and again as they are performing the exam so that you are prepared.

For the record, a speculum exam will likely not break your hymen. Neither will tampons, as another poster suggested.

Best of luck to you![/quote]

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