Question 1

what is a hymen?

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It's the border: It's where the vagina meets the vulva, and can be seen by girls and teens using a mirror. Young women may be judged by their happiness, their friendliness, and many other wonderful traits, but not by the condition of their hymens. It makes absolutely no difference whether a person has a big hymen, little hymen, broken hymen, or no hymen at all, as long as mucus or menstrual blood can flow through.

Question 2

what are the types of hymen?

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See Below: There are only really 2 types of hymen, perforate (open) and imperforate (closed). The perforate hymen can come in different types of opening (slit, septum or microperoforate). Which means that they are partially open. If you are seeing your periods, then it is perforate. Once you have intercourse, most hymens will tear to become normal.

Question 3

what does a hymen look like?

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Netter anatomy: These images by frank netter are excellent:  http://www.Bing.Com/images/search?Q=hymen+anatomy&qpvt=hymen+anatomy&form=igre#view=detail&id=60a25e8730a30677495e109e32c5a91887082b9e&selectedindex=9.

Question 4

how to know that hymen break?

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Usually there is: some pain and bleeding after hymen breaks,,,,,and the penis slides in more easily the next time you have intercourse.

Question 5

can you be born without hymen?

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Yes: Natural hymens vary from no visible structure at all, to a minimal shelf, a small or medium opening, several openings, or a sealed over structure. The hymen may also be lost in childhood due to non sexual trauma.

Question 6

where exactly is hymen located?

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Vagina: It is a membrane in the vaginal opening that all girls are born with. It was used as a check that women were virgins on their wedding night but that is flawed logic as the hymen can be broken innocently before marriage by certain positions or activities like bicycling. You can read the basics on the internet. Wikipedia (not usually a trusted source) has a decent introduction and diagram.

Question 7

does the tearing of a hymen hurt?

Accepted Answer

Usually not...: It is a relatively thin membrane in the vaginal canal and most females don't even know when it being torn..I.E during first relation or tampon use/vaginal exam/pap with speculum etc...
Some discomfort is common, but if you have excessive pain, consult your doc...
Good luck.

Question 8

how to know if my hymen is broken?

Accepted Answer

Use a compact mirror: And gently use your fingers. It must be at least partially broken because at your stated age of 43 years you must have had multiple menses and the blood has been coming out between the lips of the vagina.  Ergo, the hymen cannot be completely intact! QED [From the Latin: Thus it is demonstrated.]

Question 9

how can one strengthen their hymen?

Accepted Answer

Why?: The hymen is a fibro-membranous structure at the entrqnce of the vagina. As such it cannot be strengthened.  Why do you ask such an odd question? Do you have concerns about preserving the "badge of virginity?".

Question 10

can pills cause the hymen to break?

Accepted Answer

No: It doesn't work that way.

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