A thin, elastic membrane stretched partly or completely across the entrance of the vagina (vestibule). It has no known biological function. An intact hymen has long and erroneously been considered the hallmark of female virginity . The presence or absence of the hymen is no proof of virginity or its opposite; the hymen can be broken in the normal course of physical activities when the body is stretched strenuously, as in athletics, sports or exercises. It may be absent, small, thin and pliant, or, more rarely, tough and dense, completely blocking the vaginal entrance; it varies in size, shape and thickness from woman to woman . If it is too resistant to tearing it may require a small surgical incision, hymenotomy , or even removal, hymenectomy , before vaginal intercourse can take place .
by VAKI5 January 20, 2005
by Anaconda2419 March 31, 2011
by Francis November 25, 2002
A regenerative process under which a hymen begins to re-form, generally observed in females who have not had sexual intercourse (vaginal penetration) for an extended period of time.
by rol3mod3l October 11, 2013
I want to pop her cherry (hymen).
by Sammy19 December 20, 2007
by left4ded March 31, 2005
While in high-school, Bob began a career in hymeneering after discovering that only virgins would have intercourse with him.
by verbsmith April 19, 2010