What is a hymen? Anatomy and function
The hymen is a small piece of skin that typically surrounds (but doesn’t cover) the vaginal opening. The hymen can wear down naturally over time from doing activities, or more rarely, it may tear during penetration of the vagina. Most people won’t notice their hymen breaking, but those few who do may feel slight pain or experience a small amount of bleeding. In this article, we’ll dive deeper into different types of hymen, the hymen’s purpose, and more.
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