The hymen is a thin piece of tissue located at the opening of the vagina. It’s formed from leftover tissue during the development of the fetus. At birth, the hymen is usually shaped like a ring, but ...

The hymen is shrouded in myth. A common misconception is that a woman's "intact" hymen guarantees her virginity. However, hymens can ‘break’ for a number of reasons other than sexual activity. In fact ...