Hymen (Noun)
Meaning 1
A fold of tissue that partly covers the entrance to the vagina of a virgin.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The hymen is a delicate and sometimes broken structure before a woman even becomes sexually active.
- In many cultures the intact hymen is often incorrectly seen as proof of a woman's virginity.
- The presence and condition of a hymen can vary greatly from woman to woman, and its condition does not necessarily determine whether she is a virgin.
- A woman's hymen can break due to non-sexual activities, such as riding a horse or a bike, that put pressure on the vaginal area.
- Researchers argue that the cultural emphasis placed on the hymen as evidence of virginity is misinformed and can be damaging to women.