The Q-Tip Test Video Training: A Free Step-by-Step Walkthrough for New and Pelvic-Health-Curious Providers
Not sure how to start a Q-tip test with a real patient in front of you? This free video shows you the exact technique, wording, and testing pattern Dr. Tara uses on a vulva model, so you can practice before your next patient walks in.
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Watch Dr. Tara explain each step out loud, from the first touch on the thigh to checking in about tenderness. Your patient stays informed and comfortable the whole time.
See Dr. Tara test the vestibule position by position, from 12 o'clock around to 6 o'clock and back to 12. You will know exactly where to touch and what to check at each spot.
Watch her identify the labia majora, labia minora, Hart's line, and vestibule before the test begins. You will know exactly where the test starts and why.
Dr. Tara has treated pelvic floor dysfunction since 2012, focusing on bowel, bladder, sexual dysfunction, and pelvic pain. She holds a Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner Certification, is a board-certified clinical specialist in women's health, and is a Fellow of the International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health. She has built and expanded pelvic health programs across multiple locations and mentored hundreds of new graduates through PelviEd, her online virtual residency program. This training video is the same Q-tip test walkthrough she uses to prepare new providers for their first vulvar exam.