Gynecologists Need to Stand Against Virginity Testing

Time to do away with the archaic practice of subjecting young girls to pelvic exams for a hymen check.

Nicole Bedford
Nov 7 · 5 min read
Image by Bogdan Ch from Pixabay

he absence of the hymen is not a conclusive determiner of virginity. Can we please put an end to this ridiculous misconception? It’s a degrading, abusive practice — it’s harmful and creates negative…

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