How far up is it?

Question

How far up is the hymen?
Just wondering how long something has to be to break it?

Answer 1

The hymen (or maidenhead; or in slang cherry) is a fold of mucous membrane which surrounds or partially covers the external vaginal opening. It forms part of the vulva, or external genitalia, and is present in all females at birth.[1][2] The most common formation of the hymen is crescentic or crescent-shaped, although several other formations are possible.[3] A woman's hymen is destroyed when she gives birth; she may be left with remnants called carunculae mytriformes or the hymen may be completely absent.[4]

The hymen has no known anatomical function. In societies which value chastity, the greatest significance of the hymen is a traditional belief that an intact hymen indicates a state of intact virginity. However, it is not possible to confirm that a woman or post-pubescent girl is a virgin by examining the hymen.[5] A physician routinely checks the appearance of the hymen of baby girls at birth, and again during all future pelvic examinations. In cases of suspected rape or sexual abuse a detailed examination of the hymen may be carried out, however the condition of the hymen alone is often inconclusive or open to misinterpretation, especially if the patient has

Answer 2

I think that varies from person to person. However, a woman's hymen can break from falling the wrong way or using a tampon. A lot of womens' hymens are broke before they ever lose their virginity because of those things.

Answer 3

The hymen is a membrane in the entrance of the vagina. However, it can be as deep as 0.5 inches from the vaginal orifice for some women. It leaves a small opening for the vaginal fluid to discharge out.