Sense Project
a Head & Hands initiative
-
”First Time” info : a hymen tutorial
2For those of you who wonder if it is possible to tell if someone is a virgin or not, here are a few things you should know:There is no way to tell if someone ever had a sexual intercourse by simply looking at their penis.There isn’t always a way also to tell if someone ever had sexual intercourse simply by looking at their vagina.You might have heard that there is a skin inside a vagina called ”Hymen”. An hymen is a little membrane that covers a part of the entrance of the vagina.Here is an illustration of a vulva, so that you all know what we’re talking about- illustration of a vagina
Illustration of a vulva
So vaginas usually come with this membrane call Hymen, which can break with the first intercourse (penetration). The hymen is usually a quite thin membrane. For that reason, it can also break before any intercourse, during sports, per example. The hymen is also very different from one person to the other. Sometimes there are holes in the hymen, sometimes there is none. For that reason, some people can insert a tampon without any problem even if they’ve never been penetrated. While others can’t.
Different types of hymens
As I said, Hymen usually breaks (if it hasn’t already) during the first penetration (tampon, finger, toy or penis). It is absolutely normal. Since it is a thin membrane that is breaking and it is part of the body, it is possible that it hurts the first (or first few) time. It might even bleed. All of this is normal.
You have to talk to your partner and feel comfortable, in order to be able to tell them if you want them to stop. Also, if you are relaxed, your muscles will be too, and it will facilitate the lubrification and the penetration.
Remember: Virginity isn’t all about the hymen. You might consider you had your first sexual contact, even tho your hymen is still intact.
If you have any concerns about your virginity, your hymen or your vagina, it is always good to talk to your gynecologist.
Tags: hymen, Sex, vagina, virginity - illustration of a vagina
2 Responses to “”First Time” info : a hymen tutorial”
-
Tondu
It is a great information I ever see. It enhance my knowledge to know about woman.
-
[...] Thanks for your question, and that’s quite the interesting research topic! One of our blog contributors posted about the hymen and virginity awhile ago, and there are some pictures there, although they’re in black & white: http://www.senseproject.org/2010/01/first-time-info-a-hymen-tutorial/ [...]
Leave a Reply
Donate to the Sense Project
A Head & Hands Initiative
Head & Hands is an NDG-based community organization that offers medical, legal, and social services to youth aged 12-25.