There is no one definition of virginity. Others may define virginity as never engaging in vaginal penetration with a penis, despite having had other types of sex, including oral stimulation and anal penetration. Some people may no longer call themselves a virgin after engaging in anal penetration or penetration with a finger or sex toy. Others may reconsider their virginity status after receiving or giving oral stimulation. Oh, the hymen — the stuff of legend. Depending on its size, a hymen can be torn during penetrative sex, exercise, or some other physical activity. Your hymen — like your finger or your ear — is just a body part. Plus, not everyone is born with a hymen, and if they are, it may be a very small piece of tissue.
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Skip navigation! Story from Sex. Everyone has a different experience the first time they have sex. You might have heard that as long as it's with the right person, it'll be this all-encompassing and magical thing. You might also have heard that your first time will likely be painful and awkward. But having sex for the first time is so personal that there's no way of knowing if you'll have a magical experience, an awkward experience, both, or neither. As for the pain?
