The hymen is largely misunderstood - not only by men but also women all over the world . It's made out to be a symbol of virginity and purity when all it really is , a part of your body . Medically speaking , having a hymen doesn't make any difference to a person's health . But the social pressure to have an intact hymen at the time of marriage can have a negative impact on mental health . Myths surrounding the hymen are largely to blame for this social pressure . For some women , there's practically no tissue at all . Let's bust these myths ;

1 Myth - The hymen breaks the first time you have sex .
Fact - Many women have intact hymen after sex .

2 Myth - Masturbation breaks the hymen .
Fact - External masturbation won't cause your hymen to stretch at all .

3 Myth - Every woman is born with a hymen .
Facts - Not every female is born with a hymen . As it plays no physiological role , this isn't harmful at all .

4 Myth - Hymen Stretching Causes Bleeding !
Fact - Many relate the pain and discomfort associated with first-time sex with hymen stretching . It is not true . It can be an amalgamation-of anxiety , not enough natural lubrication and inexperience .

5 Myth - Hymens completely cover the vaginal opening .
Fact - The hymen is a thin piece of tissue that surrounds the opening of the vagina .