Question 1

Can tampons break a hymen?

Accepted Answer

Tampons can occasionally cause a girl's hymen to stretch or tear.

Question 2

Can a girl lose her virginity without knowing?

Accepted Answer

A woman may not know her hymen has broken, because it doesn't always cause pain or noticeable bleeding. Having a broken hymen doesn't necessarily mean a woman has lost her virginity.

Question 3

Can your hymen tear twice?

Accepted Answer

No, the hymen can't grow back once it's been stretched open.

Question 4

Does hymen grow back?

Accepted Answer

No, the hymen can't grow back once it's been stretched open.

Question 5

Does everyone bleed the first time?

Accepted Answer

Not always. Some women will bleed after having sex for the first time, while others won't. Both are perfectly normal.

Question 6

How do you know if your hymen is still there?

Accepted Answer

If you do have a hymen, you probably can't see or feel it. It's basically impossible to see your hymen yourself

Question 7

Does it hurt when your hymen breaks?

Accepted Answer

For some people it does and for some it doesn't

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