The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the Teal Wand as the first alternative to in-office Pap smears, which many women find unpleasant.

Women now have a new way to check their risk for cervical cancer — from the comfort of their own home. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the Teal Wand, an at-home test that screens for human papillomavirus (HPV),

The Teal Wand is an at-home vaginal sample self-collection device that tests for HPV. The test will first be available in California in June.