kristen22 answered Sunday June 25 2006, 11:16 am: Many people are under the impression that the hymen is located within the vagina. It is not. It's part of the vulva, the external genital organs. The hymen is a layer of tissue, just like the tissue around the opening of your vagina that partially conceals the vaginal orifice. You may or may not have one, most females do. The hymen is named after the Greek God Hymenaeus -- the God of marriage and weddings, FYI.
Tampons, fingering yourself, Horseback riding, bicycling, high jumping, or gymnastics can all cause you to loose your hymen. Yes you are still a virgin. [ kristen22's advice column | Ask kristen22 A Question ]
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