Virginal Membrane (Noun)
Meaning
A fold of tissue that partly covers the entrance to the vagina of a virgin.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The virginal membrane was not a solid piece of tissue but rather had a series of folds and perforations that allowed menstrual fluids to pass through.
- During childbirth classes, the instructor touched on the topic of the virginal membrane, addressing its elasticity and ability to potentially tear or be stretched.
- Doctors said that not all women are born with an intact virginal membrane, making the concept somewhat misleading.
- When doing her own research, she discovered that the notion of a woman's 'purity' was historically linked to the intactness of the virginal membrane.
- Physiologists describe the virginal membrane as being quite resilient, designed to partially stretch during sexual activity or strenuous physical activities without immediately breaking.