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Some women would like to engage in Yoni Mapping, but hesitate doing so because they fear they may lose their virginity. Of course, this can be a genuine concern.
That is, some may fear tearing or breaking the hymen, and as such not being able to pass a “virginity test,” or said differently, one perhaps wouldn’t be considered a virgin any longer, which — in certain cultures, families, or societies — could have unwanted consequences for the woman involved.
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The so-called classic “virginity test” is typically about checking for the presence of an intact hymen — being a thin piece of tissue that surrounds or partially covers the external vaginal opening — of which it’s often thought that it can only be ripped or torn due to penetrative, sexual intercourse. This “test” is still done in a variety of cultures/countries that require proof of a woman’s virginity before her marriage.
Nevertheless, tearing the hymen is always a possibility, even without sexual penetration. In fact, the hymen can tear as a result of various causes, such as the use of tampons or menstrual cups, pelvic examinations, insertion of fingers or objects into the vagina, certain gymnastics exercises, or horseback riding, among other things. As such, to be clear: yes, the hymen could be torn by a Yoni mapping session.
Nevertheless, one could avoid the risks of tearing the hymen by asking the Yoni mapping therapist to do very little, very gentle, or no internal vaginal work at all. In addition, it would perhaps be best to not proceed with Yoni Massage after a mapping session. Mind also that minor tears to the hymen may restore on their own.
One could argue that not working internally with the vagina would not be a complete Yoni mapping treatment. Yet, one should also consider that internal work is only part of Yoni Mapping and that there’s quite a lot more other work involved that can be beneficial for women’s health.
