HealthSexThe Hymen Quiz: Can You Guess Which Is The Truth & What’s... The Hymen Quiz: Can You Guess Which Is The Truth & What’s A Myth? By Kareen Cardozo March 13, 2021 0 FacebookWhatsApp Can You Differentiate The Truth From The Myths About The Hymen? The hymen is misunderstood. Not only by men but also by women. It is considered to be the symbol of virginity and purity, when it’s just a part of the human body. The hymen is simply a part of the female anatomy and has created many myths. Myths often describe the hymen as a membrane that covers the vagina and ‘pops’ or ‘breaks’ when you first have penetrative sex. It’s time to change the way we talk about and understand the hymen, once and for all. 1. The hymen is a remnant tissue just inside the opening of the vagina. True False 2. Your hymen will tear or break if you use tampons or menstrual cups. True False 3. Every woman is born with the hymen tissue. True False 4. The hymen remains ‘intact’ until there is any vaginal penetration. True False 5. A hymen always completely covers the vaginal opening. True False 6. You hymen can tear during masturbation. True False 7. When the hymen tissue tears, it can cause bleeding. True False 8. Intense physical activities like horse riding, cycling can tear the hymen tissue. True False 9. Your gynaecologists can’t tell if you have a hymen or not, or if you are sexually active. True False 10. A woman’s sexual activity can be determined by the presence of the hymen. True False TagsSexwell-being Stay in touchJoin us to stay connected with a community of power women just like you.Sign Up Related Articles Buzz 46 Buzz 46: Indian Television Introduces Zindagi Channel With Fawad Khan & Sanam Saeed’s Zindagi Gulzar Hai (& 3 Other Renowned Shows) May 24, 2022 Entrepreneurship Expert Talk: Shopify’s Growth Manager Swati Poddar Shares Marketing Insights On Setting Up An Online Business January 14, 2021 Entrepreneurship Self-Starter: Eesha Bhatia On Her Quest For Clean Cosmetics November 29, 2021 Latest Articles Sex Multiple Sex Partners? 8 Ways To Have A Safe & Healthy Polyamorous Life—According To A Sexologist May 26, 2023 DIY Beauty Nuskhe: 5 DIY Moringa Recipes For Younger-Looking, Even-Toned Skin May 25, 2023 Health What Causes Breast Cancer? 8 Myths That Are Total BS! May 24, 2023 More article Food Recipes 46: 5 Delicious Vegan Dishes Using Coconut Milk & Almond Milk Team TC46 - May 27, 2023 Sex Multiple Sex Partners? 8 Ways To Have A Safe & Healthy Polyamorous Life—According To A Sexologist Team TC46 - May 26, 2023 DIY Beauty Nuskhe: 5 DIY Moringa Recipes For Younger-Looking, Even-Toned Skin Anam Kidwai - May 25, 2023 Health What Causes Breast Cancer? 8 Myths That Are Total BS! Rashmi Ghosh - May 24, 2023