Hymen is a very sensitive part of the female reproductive system, which gains a special spotlight as it is associated with sex life. So, we have listed below the five hymen-related myths which you should debunk.
- Not all girls were born with a hymen
There is a really annoying yet persistent myth about the hymen and the first one is how people think all girls were born with hymens naturally. In reality, it is really not as simple as that.
The hymen is not necessarily a super important part of female biology. After all, the hymen is such a thin membrane that happens to be present in many girls’ vaginas. But this is not a rule by nature.
Some girls were born with hymens but some girls were not. That’s just how nature does it; so it is not necessarily a sign of defect either.
Still, no two hymens are the same. They vary in shapes and sizes, with some thin, some thick, and other imperforate. Meaning that there is no opening to the vagina since the thin membrane completely seals the vaginal opening.
According to an article on the Teen Vogue website, hymens change with age and hormonal functions. Sometimes, the hymens are invisible even if you want to look at them.
So, people who make a really big deal about a woman’s virginity based on whether or not she has broken her hymen are really idiotic. Well, I mean, they are uninformed. So, now that you know, go spread the knowledge and save everyone.
- Most girls have broken their hymen before they even had their first puberty
And still, what about the girls who were indeed born with hymens covering a large portion of their vagina opening? Well, first of all, let me tell you it is no man’s business whether or not you still have your hymen!
That’s super creepy, alright? And second of all, men are really crazy about wanting to break a woman’s hymen first with their penises. Tough luck, vagabond! Most girls have broken their own hymen before they even reach puberty.
Remember, again, the hymen is a dangerously thin membrane. It can literally tear apart and break on its own when young girls do a lot of activities, especially sports.
Do you know how children can easily fall on their bums? Even that could break a girl’s hymen. Is breaking a hymen a big deal for girls then? Absolutely not!
- Blood during first sex is not the hymen breaking
And so, how do we explain girls who bleed from their vaginas on their first experience with penetrative sex? After all, a lot of girls did bleed their first time and everybody thinks this is the hymen breaking.
Nope, honey. Although it is indeed possible, chances are, that’s not your hymen breaking. That’s your inexperienced partner not knowing how to excite you enough that your vagina wasn’t wet enough for a penis to comfortably cause friction there.
The blood is more likely from your vaginal walls getting scratched by your partner’s inexperienced shagging. As you can see, this is why many girls don’t bleed their first time either.
Did you know that only half of the women bleed during their first sexual encounter? Well, the bleeding doesn’t necessarily originate entirely from hymen being raptured.
Instead, it could also be from the vagina. But the blood could also originate from the small splits on the hymen. This is in case the hymen isn’t so elastic, as per an article on the Healthify website.
Their partners were good enough to know what to do to lubricate their vaginas naturally. So, even if you did break your hymen on your first sexual encounter, it has no relation with purity whatsoever.
- The hymens of some girls are simply elastic
Again, on the topic of the hymen breaking during first penetrative sex, even this is not always true. The hymen doesn’t necessarily break just because something is inserted into some women’s vaginas.
In fact, there are women who have hymens that are quite elastic. This in itself makes the hymen less prone to breaking, and this can explain why some adult women still have their hymens.
And so, even if, say, a young adult girl still has her hymen intact and she has never had penetrative sex before, it is still possible that she will not bleed from her vagina on her first sex.
This is because, again, the hymen is elastic enough to move aside when a penis enters the vagina. It can accommodate the penis well enough. And so, we go back to the conclusion that a girl’s virginity has nothing to do with the intactness of her hymen.
- The hymen has absolutely nothing to do with virginity
Many health experts are encouraging cultures around the world to stop using hymenal exams to determine a woman’s virginity. Not only is the belief very mistaken, but the whole practice is also very demeaning towards women’s dignity.
If virginity is not a big deal for men, why should it be a big deal for women? That in itself is already unfair and unjust.
And then, the use of a hymenal exam to determine whether or not a woman is still a virgin is very disrespectful and the practice is heavily based on the oppression of women.
The presence of a tight hymen isn’t a definition of a female virginity. As stated somewhere, hymens sizes differ significantly, with some women having a very thin, or even no hymen at all.
So, this stretchy collar around the entrance of the vagina shouldn’t be a parameter for evaluating whether or not women have had sex previously, according to an article Just the Facts about Sexual Health and STIs website publication.
In reality, whether or not a woman has had penetrative sex is entirely her business and if a man or any other person is curious, all they need to do is ask the woman in question.
That’s the only reliable way to know, but then it’s still quite a trashy thing to ask.
All in all, female masturbation is considered not as important as male masturbation, but it can be deduced that the health benefits of female masturbation are a lot different than males. We hope these health benefits can help you decide if you should masturbate or not.
Can A Girl Break Her Hymen Without Knowing?
The hymen, also known as the vaginal corona, is a thin membrane that partially covers the opening of the vagina. It has long been associated with virginity and purity, with the belief that it is a physical barrier that is only broken during sexual intercourse. However, recent studies have shown that the hymen can be broken or stretched in various ways, causing it to be a poor indicator of virginity. This begs the question, can a girl break her hymen without knowing? In this paper, we will examine the anatomy and function of the hymen, the various ways it can be broken, and the implications of this on the societal perception of female virginity.
Firstly, it is important to understand the anatomy and function of the hymen. The hymen is a thin, elastic membrane located at the entrance of the vagina. It is composed of different types of tissue, including mucous membrane, connective tissue, and blood vessels. Its main function is to protect the internal reproductive organs from infection during childhood. As a girl reaches puberty and her body starts producing estrogen, the hymen becomes more elastic and may have small openings to allow for menstrual flow.
Contrary to popular belief, the hymen is not a solid barrier that covers the entire vaginal opening. In fact, most girls are born with a hymen that has a natural opening, and in rare cases, a girl may be born without a hymen at all. The hymen can also vary in shape and size, with some being crescent-shaped or having multiple openings. This means that the presence, shape, and size of the hymen cannot be used as a definitive measure of virginity.
There are various ways in which the hymen can be broken or stretched, and most of them do not involve sexual intercourse. One of the most common ways is through physical activities such as horseback riding, gymnastics, or cycling. These activities can cause friction and pressure on the hymen, leading to its stretching or tearing. In some cases, a girl may not even be aware that her hymen has been broken, especially if it happens gradually over time.
Other non-sexual activities that can cause the hymen to break include using tampons, inserting fingers or objects into the vagina, or even through a pelvic examination by a doctor. Some girls may also be born with a hymen that is less elastic, making it more prone to tearing during these activities. It is also worth noting that the hymen can break or stretch during sexual intercourse, but this is not always the case, especially if the sexual encounter is gentle and slow.
The societal perception of female virginity is heavily linked to the state of the hymen. Many cultures and religions place a high value on female virginity and see the breaking of the hymen as a loss of purity. This has led to the harmful practice of hymenoplasty, also known as hymen reconstruction surgery, where the hymen is surgically repaired to create the illusion of virginity. This reinforces the notion that a woman’s worth is tied to her virginity, and that the breaking of the hymen is a shameful and irreversible act.
However, as we have seen, the hymen can be broken or stretched in various ways, and its presence or absence cannot be used as a reliable indicator of virginity. This raises the question, why is there so much emphasis placed on it? The answer lies in the societal expectations and double standards placed upon women. Men are not subjected to the same scrutiny and judgment when it comes to their sexual history, while women are expected to remain chaste until marriage. This reinforces the harmful notion that a woman’s worth is tied to her sexual purity.
In conclusion, the hymen is not a reliable measure of virginity, and it can be broken or stretched in various ways, both sexual and non-sexual. The emphasis placed on the hymen as a symbol of female virginity is a social construct that reinforces harmful gender stereotypes and double standards. It is time to shift the focus away from the hymen and instead educate society on the complexities of female sexuality and the importance of consent and respect. A girl can indeed break her hymen without knowing, but it should not be a cause for shame or judgment.
