Anatomy
What is a hymen?
The hymen is a remnant tissue that covers part of the opening of the vagina and that's left over from how the vagina forms during embryonic development. Mostly every girl is born with a hymen, but it can break when using tampons, playing sport or doing other activities, including having sex.
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