text: is it bad that i have never seen a gyno doctor before? i'm 21, on birth control, have sex and my doctor has never sent me to a gyno doctor is this bad? the rule of thumb is:  when you are having sex, see a gyn.  if your pap-test is clear, you can miss like 2 years...otherwise you are supposed to have one every year.  if you are already having sex, it won't be a big deal for you.  the exam is short and to the point.