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Posted on: 12/18/2007
Question
i have had anal sex but not vaginal sex. does that mean that i am still a virgin.
Answer
Technically, your virginity is related to your hymen, the little bit of tissue inside your vagina that is usually broken the first time you have vaginal sex. Theoretically, virginity is that you are not sexually active, and having anal sex is sexually active. You cannot get pregnant, but you can get sexually transmitted infections. Please make sure this is what you choose - you are putting yourself at risk.