Title: Virginity: A Social Construct or a Biological Reality?

Article:

What is virginity, really? Is it a physical “state”? A moral code? Or just a label society gave to control sexuality? Let’s talk truth.

The Problem with the Word “Virginity”

• It has no scientific definition.

• It often centers around vaginal penetration—excluding LGBTQ+ experiences entirely.

• It implies that a person loses something—when they actually gain experience.

The Hymen Myth

Example: A young girl worries she’s no longer a virgin after riding a bike or using a tampon.

Truth? The hymen can stretch or tear from non-sexual activities—or it may never tear at all. It’s not a “seal” or proof of virginity.

Virginity = Patriarchy?

The concept has been used to:

• Control women’s bodies.

• Tie female worth to “purity.”

• Punish sexual agency.

What Actually Matters

• Consent.

• Choice.

• Readiness—not whether a membrane is “intact.”

Healing Insight:
You are not “less” because of sexual experience—and not “more” because of abstinence. You’re worthy either way.