A GOOD SMEAR CAMPAIGN

I was at this health talk for women at a private local hospital the other day. It focused on the more common gynaecological problems women faced these days. It was well organised and the speakers were well-versed and competent, I must add.

Enjoying myself and even going for seconds at the buffet spread of sweets, I was however rudely shocked when we finally settled down for the panel to take some questions. It became clear that I was going to post something about this especially when into the second question, I began to realise the level of knowledge that many women had about their own bodies.

I mean this was mostly an educated crowd mind you and it was disturbing. Knowledge of body anatomy aside, which was horrendous by the way, can you believe that women - even after all the many public education campaigns - still think that a Pap smear is only for women with a history of cervical cancer in their family?

Ironically, when one doctor asked how many women did not know if they have a family history of cancer - only a handful raised their hands. Yet, the majority of them thought that they didn't need to go for a Pap smear because they did not have a history of cancer in their family line. They are second guessing and pre-supposing that it meant their direct family members.

Firstly, a family history is not restricted to parents or siblings. It could include aunts, cousins, grand-aunts, etc.

Secondly, cervical cancer can strike women who don't even have any history of cancer in their family.

This means, every women should, no, must, go for regular Pap smears once they turn 21. It's no big deal really but it can prevent something from turning into one.

If you want to talk healthy sex, then this should be part of the routine to ensure that your sexual organs are in tip-top shape.

We wonder why our birth rates are dropping. I mean if women don't even know their bodies well, how can they possibily look after it and later, be primed to give birth? Well, there you go, creating a sterile society void of anything to do with sex or making the subject taboo has left us with a generation of clueless women.

If sex is enjoyed, chances are more women will take the trouble to look after themselves and ensure that they have all the tools to garner maximum enjoyment, performance and at some point, healthy procreation.

Some may think this is off the Missus Singapore schedule, but it actually has everything to do with it. While I do promote living out a good, fulfilling and adventurous sex life, I also preach doing it safely -  ensuring that no physical, mental and emotional harm is caused to anyone in the process.

I just had to post this because honestly, I was shocked with how reckless some women are. So look out tomorrow on my little bit on the Pap Smear.

Missus Singapore out!

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