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Posted on:06/02/2006

Question

Could hymen be open by finger?

Answer

Yes, a hymen can be torn by a finger - it is a thin piece of tissue that can be broken by anything that penetrates the vagina.


Answered By:
Nancy Brown , Ed.S, M.A., Ph.D.


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