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A 24-year-old female asked:

Would clitorial stimulation/orgasm have any effect in the hymen?

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Dr. Roy Arnold
Internal Medicine 49 years experience
No: Clitoral stimulation without penetration should not affect the hymen. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!
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Last updated Oct 14, 2015

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