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Top-6 Myths About Hymen Debunked by izsmike: 8:22am On Nov 26, 2014
That small membrane covers lady’s parts and has a mysterious and even mythical meaning for many men. So, let’s debunk some rumours and misconceptions concerning the hymen.

There’s actually a lot we never knew about it.

1. It is unknown why do female babies are born with hymens.

All that is known that they are. At birth it is round-shaped and thick. But during growing up it changes.

2. It is usually worn away during the adolescence.

During childhood the membrane is thick. But because of physical activities, self-exploration and even walking it widens and thins. A little tissue may remain around the opening and that’s all.
3. Pain during first sex is usually not because the hymen is tearing

All of us have heard this legend. But it is actually just a myth. When a woman has her first intercourse the hymen is usually worn away. So it is not creating discomfort. But girls are told that they should feel pain. So they are anxious and their tensity gives way to pain.

4. “Bloody sheets” are not caused by tearing the membrane as well

The majority of young partners are not experienced. So, first times are more likely to be less sensual and more painful because of stress, mistakes and lack of skills. Rough or bad-lubricated sex can cause sensitive lady parts to bleed. But it is not all about the destruction of the hymen tissue.

5. Hymen does not cover the whole lady’s parts

If it was designed by nature in a such way, girls who still have it at teen age would not be able to have periods and to menstruate.
6. Sometimes it can be imperforate

About one in 200 women has a hymen which is not worn away normally. Her openings are too small for tampons. Erections cannot penetrate the vagina of such lady smoothly. In those cases some simple surgery is required.
Re: Top-6 Myths About Hymen Debunked by Nobody: 8:43am On Nov 26, 2014
gotta fwrd dis to sum female frndz on......
Re: Top-6 Myths About Hymen Debunked by iamodenigbo1(m): 8:58am On Nov 26, 2014
ok,a h na h
Re: Top-6 Myths About Hymen Debunked by Fabdedon(m): 9:41am On Nov 26, 2014

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