2007-12-01 14:09:22 · 6 answers · asked by Desert Sienna 4 in Health ➔ Women's Health
I didn't know that it was. It seems to be a non issue these days anyway.
2007-12-01 14:12:22 · answer #1 · answered by Mr. Peachy® 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In the times before DNA or blood testing the only way to be sure a child was 100% yours was to be sure your bride was a virgin on your wedding night. The honeymoon started by actually taking your bride off in to the woods for about 2 weeks to knock her up without any other males anywhere close by, so you you could be totally sure you were the father.
Not having a hymen doesn't mean you're not a virgin, but having one pretty much means you are a virgin, and the importance of it was to put the guys mind at ease that no other man had impregnated her before the wedding.
2007-12-01 22:23:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The hymen is NOT seen as an accurate sign of virginity. Many virgins do not have intact hymens for a multitute of reasons (tampons, physical activity, surgery etc....). However, if the hymen is intact, then that is an indication that she is still a virgin, but may have had alot of sexual activity, contracted STDs, but not had penetration.
2007-12-01 22:14:36 · answer #3 · answered by Aine 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its not really used because some women break their hymens using tampons, riding bikes or horses, and some women don't have them.
2007-12-01 22:24:15 · answer #4 · answered by ursgirl13 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if it is. Cosmetic surgery makes it possible and affordable to recreate the hymen.
2007-12-01 22:15:22 · answer #5 · answered by Lightbringer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
idk?
2007-12-01 22:12:22 · answer #6 · answered by ????! 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋