What Does a Smear Test Feel Like?

The speculum feels a bit weird (like extremely slow sex with a large vegetable) but not painful; the actual smear test does hurt (they have to remove cells) - about as much as a vigorously misplaced tampon.

Is having a smear test painful?

Does it hurt? Pap smears shouldn't hurt. If you're getting your first Pap, it may feel a little uncomfortable because it's a new sensation that your body isn't yet used to. People often say it feels like a small pinch, but everyone has a different threshold for pain.

Do smear tests hurt if you're a virgin?

The cervical screening procedure won't damage your hymen or affect your virginity in any way, although it may be a little more uncomfortable for those who haven't had sex before.