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Posted on: 06/08/2009
Question
Can fingering break one's virginity?
Answer
Virginity means not having had sex, and fingering is sexual involvement. Virginity is sometimes represented by the hymen (tissue across the inside of your vagina) not having been broken. If someone inserts their fingers into your vagina, they may in fact break/tear your hymen, which would result in some bleeding (usually).