Hi , Nurse here. Have carried out 100s if not 1000s of smear tests. The “brush” she is on about, has NEVER broken & I’ve asked my friends (also nurses) if it has happened to them and they said never…. I get that vaginal smears aren’t the top of everyone’s daily tasks but they are NOT as bad as Julie has made out. Also, for the women who have thrush (I also suffer … Jesus it’s a bastard), honestly don’t be nervous. We’ve seen it all. We are all females. You don’t have to shave, wax, trim. We don’t judge you on YOUR vagina. But please book your smear. Check the register & more importantly PLEASE register. Now sorry lecture over!!