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I know, it’s a weird headline, but I’m totally serious. HerRoom.com is running the annual Undie Awards, and votes mean money for cervical cancer research. Here are the details:
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…and I have been sorely remiss in not reminding you of the importance of regular Pap smears and pelvic exams to catch cervical cancer in its early stages and maintain your overall gynecologic health.
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