The hymen is a thin piece of tissue that a person might have at the opening of their vagina.<\/b> For some, it hurts when their hymen stretches or breaks, while others do not feel it happen.<\/p>\n
A woman may bleed when she has penetrative sex for the first time because of her hymen breaking.<\/b> The hymen is a thin piece of skin that partially covers the entrance to the vagina. It usually breaks during sex, if it hasn’t already broken before.<\/p>\n
A woman may not know her hymen has broken, because it doesn’t always cause pain or noticeable bleeding. Having a broken hymen doesn’t necessarily mean a woman has lost her virginity.<\/b><\/p>\nOther Things Can Cause The Hymen To Tear<\/h2>\n
Certain physical activities and sports, for example, can stretch the membrane and cause it to thin.<\/p>\n
This includes:<\/b>
\n\u2022 horseback riding
\n\u2022 riding bicycles
\n\u2022 climbing trees or jungle gyms
\n\u2022 playing on obstacle courses
\n\u2022 gymnastics
\n\u2022 dancing<\/p>\n
Your hymen may also wear down during nonsexual forms of penetration, such as:
\n\u2022 inserting tampons or menstrual cups
\n\u2022 getting a Pap smear
\n\u2022 getting a transvaginal ultrasound<\/p>\n
Sometimes the hymen bleeds when it tears. The amount of blood will vary from person to person. It\u2019s also possible that you won\u2019t bleed when your hymen tears, just as it\u2019s possible that you won\u2019t bleed the first time you have vaginal sex. Many people don\u2019t.<\/b><\/p>\nThere Are Different Types Of Hymens<\/h2>\n
Hymens are not one-size-fits-all.<\/b> There are actually five types of hymen which are medically classified as:
\nNormal:<\/b> hymen with a generally crescent shaped opening.
\nCribriform:<\/b> hymen with several small openings through which menstrual blood can flow.
\nImperforate:<\/b> hymen with no opening at all.
\nMicroperforate:<\/b> hymen with extremely small opening.
\nSeptate:<\/b> hymen with a thin band of tissue in the center.<\/p>\nHow To Ease Pain<\/h2>\n
A little discomfort during sex isn\u2019t anything to worry about,<\/b> medically speaking. However, extreme or persistent pain might be a sign that something is wrong.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s a good idea to see a doctor if:<\/b>
\nThe pain feels excruciating or unbearable.
\nYour vagina or vulva feels so sore that you\u2019re struggling to walk and go about your day.
\nYou\u2019re having unusual discharge.
\nYou\u2019re bleeding long after sex is over.
\nThe pain lasts for more than 1 day.
\nYou\u2019re in pain every time you have sex.<\/p>\nSummary<\/h2>\n
The hymen is a thin piece of tissue that partially covers the vaginal opening. The hymen can stretch or tear during a range of activities, such as doing gymnastics or using tampons. Some people with hymens have pain during their first penetrative sexual experience. Others do not.<\/b> Taking it slow, engaging in foreplay, using lubrication, and having open communication can help people relax and enjoy their first time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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