Pelvic exams are an integral part of a woman's comprehensive health care. Pelvic exams are not only for sexually active women and are not only for heterosexual women. ALL women, regardless of their sexual orientation or their level of sexual activity, should have regular pelvic exams. Pelvic exams allow women to maintain an up-to-date knowledge of their reproductive health, to become familiar with what is normal for their body and in turn to be able to identify future health problems.