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I’ve never had sex but have been asked to go for a smear test… what does that mean for my virginity?
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Woman Alive panel2023-07-03T08:30:00
In our fortnightly column ‘Great Sexpectations’ the Woman Alive panel answer your questions on sex, faith and intimacy. Drop us a confidential email on womanalive@premier.org.uk and ask us anything. Here, we tackle; if you could lose your viriginity by having a smear test.
Dear Woman Alive panel,
I’ve had a letter from my GP saying I need to book an appointment for a cervical smear test. I know it’s important to do these tests, but I’m a virgin - so do I have to go? And if I have the test will that mean I no longer have my viriginity? Can you help? I’m confused!
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