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Can tampons break my hymen?can i still wear a tampon if i'm virgin?

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No and yes: a tampon will not break your hymen. You can use a tampon if you are a virgin.

Answered 6/19/2018

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A member asked:

I'm a woman, 21 years old. I never had sex used tampon.but,i have symmetrical deep nocthes in lateral hymen(total 4 notches).is my still intact?

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Concerned about sex for first time. Pain? Nerves?Lots blood? Not sure if i still have a hymen due to tampon use. Any help would be beneficial.(: thank

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A member asked:

So after the tampons breaks the hymen, will it hurt and bleed when having first time sexual intercourse?

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A member asked:

I'm 22yr old virgin. There's this thin skin that's connected to the lower lips of my vulva. It connects to the skin in between my anus and vulva. It opens enough for tampons. It hurts when stretched. Is it simply my hymen? It's annoying!

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A member asked:

If my hymen did not rip or break from the insertion of a tampon ( doctor said its intact), does that mean i have an elastic hymen?

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