I hate that trip. I've heard that some doctors recommend only going once every two years, but I don't have any hard research on the topic. At least you got it over with! And you know, there is something awkward about the doctor fetching a deeper speculum. And at least you didn't get your hymen broken -- our friend's doctor didn't believe her when she said she was a virgin, and broke hers. Our friend was heartbroken. And hymen-broken.