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Hymenorrhaphy or "hymen reconstruction surgery" is the surgical alteration of the hymen, with the goal of producing bleeding on intercourse and a tight vaginal introitus, falsely believed to indicate virginity. The term comes from the Greek words hymen meaning "membrane", and raphḗ meaning "suture".
Virginity testing is most common in Asia and the Middle East, as well as Northern and Southern Africa. [2] Virginity testing is widely considered controversial because of its implications for the tested women and girls as it is viewed as unethical, [3] and because such tests are widely
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]
'I shouldn’t probably say this, but I will. I was a virgin until I was 21. I think I can be proud of that.'
If untreated or unrecognized before puberty, an imperforate hymen can lead to peritonitis or endometriosis due to retrograde bleeding. Additionally, it can lead to mucometrocolpos (dilatation of the vaginal canal and uterus due to mucus buildup) or hematometrocolpos (dilatation due to buildup of menstrual fluid).
In her newly released self-titled memoir, the pop star reveals that she lost her virginity not because she was eager to experience intercourse, but out of a backwards attempt at vengeance.
In her memoir, "Cher: The Memoir, Part One," the legendary singer described the "massively overrated" circumstances surrounding losing her virginity at the age of 14.
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