The Myth About Virginity
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- 31 Mar 2023
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The term virginity means different things to different people. Meanwhile someone’s understanding of virginity can be shaped by what he or she have learned from their peers, parents, family, religion or society.
However, there is absolutely no scientific basis for the idea of virginity.
The African concept of virginity is that a woman must bleed at her very first sexual intercourse. This myth has not just come to stay, but has been added to the moral qualification of a good girl or wife material as recognised.
Nevertheless, with development, science has been able to prove that this long lasting myth is false or not necessarily true. It is purely anatomy of human body known as ‘hymen’.
A health news report from Myupchar states that, “the hymen is largely misunderstood – not only by men but also women all over the world. It’s made out to be a symbol of virginity and purity when all it really is, is a part of your body.”
In the same vein, Cleveland clinic confirmed that, “Your hymen is a piece of tissue covering or surrounding part of your vaginal opening. It’s formed during development and present during birth. It thins over time and tears. Some people will feel pain or bleed when their hymen breaks, but most will not notice.”
Despite these proves, the myth can hardly be removed not only in the society but in the minds of the people.
Considering the fact that, the hymen which is a thin piece of tissues at the opening of the female reproductive organ can be broken in various ways, through sexual activities; fingering, oral sex, penetration, rape, masturbation, etc. Read More…
