The Teal Wand was designed to be comfortable and put you in control. You know your body best. Relax and go slow if you are nervous, and take it step-by-step using the instructions in your Teal screening box or watch the video. Across all our clinical studies, most people commented that collecting a sample with the Wand was comfortable and pain-free, and less than 2% reported mild discomfort. You might also consider these helpful tips if you are new to the Wand.
The Teal Wand has similar dimensions to a tampon, so for many people, inserting the Wand might feel familiar to a tampon. The Wand is sized to accommodate different body types and designed so that you can use it with one hand, but most use one hand to spread the labia and the other to guide the Wand in. The vagina differs from person to person, therefore, for some the Teal Wand will insert a few inches, for others, it may insert more.
In our national clinical trial, 90% of participants said they found collecting a sample with the Wand to be as or more comfortable than a speculum exam, and only 0.5% had difficulties using the Wand. You can find more about experiences using the Teal Wand here.
