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The hymen is often attributed important cultural significance in certain communities because of its association with a woman's virginity. In those cultures, an intact hymen is highly valued at marriage in the belief that this is a proof of virginity. [7] [34] [35] Some women undergo hymenorrhaphy to restore their hymen for this reason. [35]
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A septate hymen occurs when there is an extra band of tissue in the middle of the vaginal opening, causing two small holes, instead of one (it kind of looks like a nostril).
The hymen will usually rupture during the first episode of vigorous sex, and the blood produced by this rupture has been seen to signify virginity. However, the hymen may also rupture spontaneously during exercise or be stretched by normal activities such as the use of tampons and menstrual cups , or be so minor as to be unnoticeable, or be ...
a collection of 9 images with captions below each one. Listed from left to right, top row to bottom row: normal Hymen, Carcunculae hymenales, Hymen anularis; Hymen bifenestratus, Hymen trifenestratus, Hymen cribriformis; Hymen labialis, Hymen microperforatus, Hymen imperforatus; Date: 21 February 2010, 18:03 (UTC) Source: Hymen ger.svg; Author
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Hymen: connective tissue that covers the vaginal opening. Vestibular gland openings: two pairs of openings in the vulval vestibule for the Bartholin's and Skene's glands.
The term vagina is from Latin vāgīna, meaning "sheath" or "scabbard". [1] The vagina may also be referred to as the birth canal in the context of pregnancy and childbirth. [2] [3] Although by its dictionary and anatomical definitions, the term vagina refers exclusively to the specific internal structure, it is colloquially used to refer to the vulva or to both the vagina and vulva.