25/02/2026
Let's talk smears.
And I'm not on about those on windows.
I had an appointment this morning: me and the nurse chatted about the weather, work, paperwork, and I was in and out in less than 10 minutes. It was for everyone's favourite appointment - the smear test.
Over 30% of people who are eligible for cervical screening do not attend their appointments.
Screening and early detection saves lives.
I am one of them. Thanks to screening, I was able to be treated which prevented a more sinister outcome, and everything has been normal since. I notoriously ignored my letters until a friend posted she had been for hers, so I took the plunge and I'm VERY lucky I went when I did.
It's not going to be the most preferred medical procedure for anyone, but it's a crucial one and the nurses have always been amazing: going at my pace, telling me I could stop it at any time, and getting in and out (🙈) as gently and quickly as possible. I even took my Mum to my first one.
I'll go back to my lane of plugs and Hoover's now, but if this post reminds anyone that they need to book theirs then please, do it.
If you have a cervix, it's so worth getting checked ♥️
