By Dr Aaron Mujajati
Most people's knowledge about the hymen usually
starts and ends with something about virginity.
I can almost certainly guess that you have been told that an intact hymen means that one is a virgin. Am also sure they told you that an absent or torn hymen means you are not a virgin. Is that true? Let us consider the following information together and see if that is the case.
Firstly, what is a hymen? A hymen is a membrane or
tissue that is similar to the vaginal lining in structure. It is part of the
female genitalia in human females. It covers the entrance to the vagina as it
is part of the labia. It has no known physiological function in humans.
However, in some cultures it is revered as the gold standard for determining
virginity.
Does the absence of the hymen mean that one is not
a virgin? The simple answer is NO. Sexual intercourse is not the only means
through which the hymen can be broken or lost. You must understand that
physical activities such as riding a bike or playing active sports can result
in loss or damage of the hymen. In fact some people are born without a hymen.
Would that mean that they were not virgins at birth? Imagine a two weeks old
baby who is not a virgin. Now you see how ridiculous that sounds?
LESSON: The
presence of an intact hymen shows that one is a virgin ‘but’ its absence or
damage does not mean that one is not a virgin. You have heard.
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