NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Next time you get a vaginal exam, you might want to ask your doctor to use a lubricant gel. According to a new study, three in 10 women feel no pain during a vaginal exam when the speculum is smeared with gel, while only one in 10 is pain-free when water, the conventional lubricant, is used. Earlier research shows using a gel won't interfere with test results, said Dr ...