Navigating women’s health can be overwhelming. Sometimes it’s difficult to remember which screenings you need and what they’re actually testing for. Pap smears and STD tests are often confused, but they are two very different procedures and will detect entirely different things. Here’s what you need to know before your next appointment. What Is a Pap Smear? A Pap smear test  (also known as cervical screening) looks at how healthy your cervix is. Your healthcare provider takes