Hymen
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The hymen (also called maidenhead) is a membrane-like tissue that completely or partially blocks the vaginal opening. The hymen has no known function as to anatomy. Its historical significance was to serve as an indicator of a woman's virginity. Women with intact hymens were considered virgins. This method is still used in some parts of the world; however, it is not a reliable indicator of virginity. This is because a woman's hymen can break while engaging in activities other than sexual intercourse. Some women are also born without a hymen. In addition, some women's hymens remain intact after losing their virginity. In these cases, the hymen often stretches instead of tearing. If the hymen had no holes (to let the menstrual blood through) it may have to be removed. Finally, there are some women where the hymen just does not get in the way of sexual intercourse.
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