Can a virgin use the Liana period cup?

Yes, a virgin can use the cup. There is no age limit, you can start using the Liana period cup as soon as you start your first period. The entrance of the vagina is small and tense in teens which can make insertion difficult so keeping these factors in mind we have designed a very small cup specially for teenagers called the teen series. It is softer and smaller in size making the insertion easier. To get comfortable with it, you need to practice before the periods. 

Now, the confusion occurs when you are considered a virgin if your hymen is intact. It is a myth that is passed on for centuries. On top of that, these topics are considered taboo, and no one talks about them so we never know the truth behind them. But in this article, we will discuss all the details and the myths about virginity.

What knowledge do we have so far regarding virginity?

 For generations, we have heard that there is a door or seal inside the vagina (called the hymen) which fully covers the vagina and only breaks when you had intercourse for the first time. 

Keeping the above definition in mind, have you thought if the vagina is fully covered how does the period flow come out? Definitely, there is more to it so let’s dive into it. 

What is a hymen?

The hymen is a very misunderstood body part. It is a thin membrane that partially covers the opening of the vagina. According to medical science, it has no known function while some believe that it protects you from various infections. It doesn’t have one fixed shape in fact it comes in different shapes that are given below

Imperforate hymen has no opening at all. It is a medical condition that is treated with surgery.

What is virginity?

By definition, “a virgin is someone who has never had sexual intercourse”

There is no universal definition of the term virginity – its meaning varies by era, region, culture, and religion. The word “virgin” comes from the Latin root Virgo, literally meaning “maiden” – interpreted as a young woman who has not had vaginal intercourse. It defines someone’s purity, virtue, honor, and social value in society. The concept of virginity is not a medical or scientific term; rather, it is a social, cultural, and religious construct. 

Virginity and Hymen

Virginity has nothing to do with the state of your hymen. The reasons are described below

1. A significant percentage of women don’t have a hymen by birth.
2. Hymen tears down naturally by itself.
3. Certain physical activities can break the hymen like sports, yoga, dancing, gymnastics, bike riding, horseback riding, climbing trees, heavy weight lifting, etc.
4. Hymen can break by some medical tests like transvaginal ultrasound and Pap smear.

Now we know that the presence or absence of a hymen does not prove or disprove your virginity. Virginity is not a scientific term, it is conceptual and a social construct. Also, there’s no accurate medical way to test virginity. That is why the World Health Organisation calls for a ban on virginity tests.

Does using a period cup break the hymen? 

Yes, using a period cup can stretch or break your hymen but the cup won’t stretch your vaginal canal itself. 

People worry that if they are a virgin, they physically can’t use a period cup. That is not true—anyone can use a period cup, or should at least feel like they are able to give it a try and see if it’s their cup of tea. The type of period product that a person uses shouldn’t be dependent on their status of virginity or their age, but rather on their needs, comfort level, and convenience.

Conclusion

The conclusion is that virginity isn’t a medical or biological concept, it is conceptual and defined by our society, culture, and religion. You can use the cup as long as you feel comfortable using it.

According to the virginity definition, you are still a virgin if you have not had sexual intercourse so using the period cup can’t take your virginity away. Enjoy a comfortable, worry-free, leakproof, rash-free, and eco-friendly period using the Liana period cup.