A vaginal speculum includes a first rod supporting a first arm that is slidable along the first rod, a first valve being attached to the first arm, and a second arm, a second valve being attached to the second arm. The vaginal speculum further includes a second rod supporting a third arm that is slidable along the second rod, a third valve being attached to the third arm, and a fourth arm, a fourth valve being attached to the fourth arm. The first rod and the second rod are rigidly connected to one another.
