Honey for gynecological issues and... hair removal?

Something seriously weird happened. A few days ago I was out in Aurora visiting Smith (he’s a honey producer), and I brought him all my lab results. Basically, I've been dealing with these stubborn bacteria—Klebsiella pneumoniae and Staphylococcus aureus (from a cervical swab)—for months now. My OBGYN already put me through three rounds of antibiotics, but nothing works. The bacteria just won't budge.

A friend of mine who has her own gynecological issues suggested I hit up Smith for some honey and advice. Apparently, he's helped a ton of people, including her. So I go in, explain the whole situation, hand over my labs, and then he asks me to get undressed so he can "take a look." 😕

I was totally caught off guard. I didn't expect that at all. Since it was my first time seeing him, I wasn't sure if this was his usual thing? I asked him why he needed to do that since I already gave him the paperwork, but he claimed he wanted to check my mucosal lining. He said he could tell a lot just by looking, and that it would help him decide which vaginal cream to recommend. But I wasn't having it. I told him my lining looks perfectly fine because the bacteria isn't even causing symptoms, and that I already have a doctor—I just wanted some antibacterial honey. In the end, he just gave me some honey and a tincture.

Later, I asked my friend if he asked her to strip down, and she said nope.

I'm wondering if anyone else has tried treating gyno issues with him. Since he's pretty well-known, is it normal for him to ask you to get naked for an "exam" or what?

Since the honey actually worked for my friend (she hadn't had a period for months and it came back after using it), I'm planning on sticking with his stuff for a while. I mean, it probably won't hurt, but now I'm feeling kind of awkward because I have no idea what to expect next time I go back. 🤷

Personally, I don't think there's much for him to "examine," but hey...

Nicole Parker93 said:Personally, I don't see why he'd need to 'examine' you, but whatever..

Honestly, I’m just as confused—like, why would he even want to look at me?
I really don't want to trash him for no reason, since the guy has been running this honey business forever and tons of people swear by his stuff... If I had some kind of rash on my arm or back and needed cream, sure, I wouldn't feel weird about showing him my back or whatever. But asking for a 'gynecological' checkup? That's way too intimate. He’s not a doctor, and he doesn't even have a clinic setup for that sort of thing (he just sees people in his office).

The whole thing felt extra awkward because people actually recommended him for being helpful, which made his request feel even weirder.

Anyone else ever dealt with something like this?

Your friend had a completely different kind of exam, so it’s not exactly weird they didn't ask her to strip down while they did the same to you...

I know it feels super sketchy that they made you undress—and yeah, it sounds off—but honestly? 🤷

If you’ve already had a Pap smear or gone in for some follow-up testing, then you likely have a pretty clear picture of what’s happening with your cervical lining—not to mention your gynecologist typically makes note of your cervix status during any routine check-up.
It really makes you wonder, though—does this particular individual actually possess the necessary clinical expertise and hands-on experience required for gynecological exams? And more importantly, do they even have access to the proper medical equipment—say, at least a sterile speculum?
There is honestly no reason to seek out some unlicensed amateur when you have access to a licensed gynecologist; we aren't living in a third-world country, after all. Just get your necessary screenings done, bring your medical records, have an in-depth consultation, and call it a day. It isn't just because the exam is intimate—though it certainly is—but primarily for your own safety, which relies on being examined by a trained professional in a properly regulated medical facility.

Ashley Cooper52 said:I mean, it sounds super weird that he asked you to strip down, but honestly, maybe 🤷

That’s exactly how I feel—just totally lost 🤷

But if I actually go back to him to finish my treatment, I'm definitely not stripping. I'll just stick to showing him the test results or whatever.

Unless someone can convince me that female patients are constantly getting naked at his office, that it's totally standard procedure, and there isn't some hidden camera tucked away somewhere 😬

coppergardener said:If you’ve got a Pap smear or did some extra testing, that’s plenty of info on your mucosal health. Plus, your regular OBGYN usually notes things like your cervix status during routine checkups.
It’s pretty questionable whether this well-known guy actually has the training or experience for gynecological exams, let alone the right gear—like, does he even have a sterile speculum?
There's zero reason to get checked out by some random hack when you could just see an actual doctor. We aren't living in some developing nation. Just get your tests done, bring the paperwork, do a full interview, and call it a day. It isn't even about the exam being intimate; it's mostly about your own safety, which means seeing a pro in a legit medical setting.

I gave him everything—swabs, my full medical history from my OBGYN, the US Army ultrasound results, even a photo. I agree, that should be enough.

And he doesn't have any equipment, at least from what I saw. He sees people in an office that's just a desk, some bookshelves, and a couch—maybe he uses the couch for 🤷
exams.