Hymen the thin piece of tissue that covers the cervical opening can be broken due to many reasons, like first sexual intercourse, use of tampons or use of speculum for vaginal examination. It has also been noted that the hymen can be broken if females engage in rough sports, horse riding or other similar activities.
You can easily determine if your hymen is broken or not by a very simple method, for which you do not have to go your gynecologist. Follow the simple steps to know if the hymen is broken or not:
Take a mirror, sit on a chair and spread your legs. Place the mirror in from of your vagina for proper view. You will have to change your position or the angle of the mirror for a proper view. Once you are set and are able to see the vaginal opening use your index and middle finger to spread the labia. This will open up the cervical opening more so that you can have an inside view.
Inside the opening you will get to see your hymen, try to identify it without poking your finger into the opening; however after spreading the labia the hymen should be clearly visible. Hymens usually are moon shaped thin tissue on the lower part of the cervical opening towards the anus. The size of the hymen may different from person to person.
If, you are still not able to see the hymen then gently insert you middle finger into the opening to feel it. If the insertion of finger up to the second knuckle of your finger does not cause any pain and you are able to move it inside easily that means the hymen is broken. Before trying this step, make sure you lubricate you fingers. Wash your hands after checking.
In case of doubt, you must visit your gynecologist for a better inspection.
See this for further detailed information on -> Hymen – Location, Pictures, Surgery, Repair and Broken Hymen
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by on 21. May, 2010 in Sexual Health
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