u/Critical-Carrot-9386

I may be answering my own question, but what is the difference between a wellness/pelvic exam and a Pap smear? I understand the exam differences, but how similar are they procedure wise? I am not due for a Pap smear yet since I am 20, but I just had my second wellness exam ever today and wanted to see if the feeling of a Pap smear is similar. The wellness exam didn't really hurt, and I tried not to tense up as much as possible. It was more uncomfortable and a lot of pressure. They used a speculum and swabbed for an STD screening. I just wanted to know if the Pap smear would feel practically the same as the wellness exam or worse.