Brain go 'splode.

[lunadelcorvo]

I am not even sure what I can say to introduce this article, as I think the title pretty much sums it up: "We Need to End Non-Consensual Pelvic Exams"

Seriously, how the hell does anyone, anyone at all, not know, right away, without having to stop and consider it, that this is wrong, wrong, wrong? I mean... what the... how... Words fail.

Thanks to virginia_fell for posting this first!

Comments

[raven-moon.livejournal.com]

I'm with you. I can only imagine how difficult that must have been. I learned early on to take control of a Gyn exam, and I've gotten both push-back and compliments. That's how I ended up choosing my doc! Incidentally, if you need a rec for a really good 'work with me not on me' kind of doc, I'd be happy to send you my doc's info - she's awesome!

I think all we can do is spread the word, write letters, etc. I'd like to poke the med school at our dear uni, and see what the policies are.... No place to start work than right at home, after all...

::EDIT:: that was SO not the icon I meant to use! LOL Fixed!