Cervical cancer screening for every body.
The Teal Wand was designed for body diversity — no exam table, no stirrups, no gown. Every body.
Insert. Rotate gently. Withdraw.
Insert
A few inches into the vagina — like a tampon applicator. Vaginal depths vary. The Wand only inserts as far as needed for your body.
Rotate gently
Extend the soft sponge and rotate the dial 10 times to collect a sample from your vagina.
Withdraw
Remove the sponge, place it in the vial, and mail it to the lab. Results in about a week.
Built for comfort and accuracy across body types
Soft sponge tip
Gentle. Non-rigid. Non-expanding.
Tampon-sized
~5/8 in. at insertion
Length for all bodies
Inserts only as far as needed for your body
Vaginal collection
No cervical visualization needed
Easy to insert
Standing, sitting, squatting, lying down
Comprehensive kit
Includes everything you need to collect and mail sample
Teal is designed for all bodies.
Any position · No stirrups
A peer-reviewed sub-analysis of Teal's SELF-CERV trial confirmed HPV detection accuracy was equivalent across all BMI categories. No table, no stirrups, no gown — you collect in any position that works for your body. 91% of higher-BMI participants said they'd be more likely to stay current on screening with an at-home option. See the published research.
Vaginal collection
The Teal Wand collects from the vagina, not directly from the cervix. The position of your uterus — anteverted, retroverted, or tilted — has no effect on the collection process or the accuracy of the result.
At home · Any position
Skip the exam tables, stirrups, and difficult clinic trips. Use the Teal Wand with just one hand: standing, sitting, squatting, or lying down. Do whatever works best for your body. Research shows only about 57%1 of patients with physical disabilities are current on cervical cancer screening. Teal is designed to close that gap
1Baruch, L., Bilitzky-Kopit, A., Rosen, K., & Adler, L. (2022). Cervical cancer screening among patients with physical disability. Journal of Women's Health, 31(8), 1173–1178. https://doi.org/10.1089/jwh.2021.0447
Soft tip · Tampon-sized
The Teal Wand uses a soft sponge tip with a tampon-sized profile and requires only a few inches of insertion. For many people with endometriosis, pelvic floor dysfunction, or chronic pelvic pain, this is significantly more manageable than a speculum exam. A Teal Medical provider can discuss your specific condition during your virtual Intro Visit.
Soft sponge tip vs. speculum
Conditions like lichen sclerosus, lichen planus, or vulvodynia can make speculum insertion extremely painful or impossible. The Teal Wand has the dimensional profile of a tampon and uses a soft sponge to collect a sample. A Teal Medical provider will review your specific situation during your Intro Visit.
Not sure if Teal is right for you?
A Teal Medical provider reviews your history before anything is prescribed. Your virtual Intro Visit is the place to ask about specific conditions, anatomical concerns, or physical limitations.
FDA-authorized
Most insurance accepted
Results in ~1 week
Get answers to your questions
Yes. The Teal Wand collects a sample from the vaginal canal, not directly from the cervix. The position of your uterus has no effect on the collection process or the accuracy of the result. Whether your uterus is anteverted or retroverted, the process and outcome are the same.
Yes. At-home self-collection does not require an exam table, stirrups, or any specific body position. You can collect standing, sitting, squatting, or lying down. You are in complete control of every part of the process.
In most cases, yes. The Teal Wand uses a soft sponge tip with a tampon-sized profile and only requires a few inches of insertion. For many people with chronic pelvic pain conditions, this is significantly more manageable than a speculum exam. A Teal Medical provider can discuss your specific condition during your Intro Visit.
In many cases, yes. Conditions like lichen sclerosus, lichen planus, or vulvodynia can make speculum insertion extremely painful or impossible. The Teal Wand uses a soft sponge tip with a tampon-sized profile instead of a rigid metal or plastic speculum. Teal's clinical guidelines identify these conditions as situations where self-collection is especially beneficial. A Teal Medical provider will review your specific situation during your Intro Visit.
In-clinic speculum exams can be significantly more difficult for patients with larger bodies. Exam table positioning is uncomfortable, stirrups are not designed for larger frames, standard gowns often do not fit, and the speculum itself may not function as intended. Research shows patients with higher BMIs are more likely to delay or avoid screening entirely and more likely to be diagnosed at a later stage as a result.
No. The Teal Wand can be used standing, sitting, squatting, or lying down. All positions are equally effective for sample collection. You choose what is most comfortable and accessible for your body.