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Question:
Actually I have a question. Where is the hymen located?
I tried inserting a handle of a toothbrush in slowly and see
if i would encounter any barriers; however, i encountered
none. I am starting to get worried because a women's
hymen is a sign of virginity and in the Chinese society, that
is very important. My friend said that the hymen should be
located about 3-5 cm from the opening...is it possible that
it is more than 9 cm from the opening?
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Answer:
by Yvonne Fulbright: (05/13/2004)
It is doubtful that a hymen would be located more than
9 cm. from the opening since the average vagina is 8 cm.
in length. If you have a hymen, it should stretch across the
vaginal opening. While it can be worrisome not to have one
because of societal beliefs, whether or not you have a
hymen is NOT an indication of virginity. A woman's hymen
can be torn, broken, or stretched anytime in her youth by
certain kinds of exercise, participation in sports, or by
inserting fingers or objects, like a toothbrush, into her
vagina. Furthermore, some women are born with partial
hymens or none at all.
Thank you for visiting the Sexual Health Network.
Yvonne K. Fulbright, MS.Ed.Reviewed by: Kathleen VanKirk DHS
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