Virginity

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Virginity is a term used to describe a state of a person who has not engaged in sexual intercourse. The concept of virginity has significant cultural, religious, and social implications.

Pronunciation

  • IPA: /vɝˈdʒɪnɪti/

Etymology

The term "virginity" originates from the Latin word virgo, which means "maiden" or "virgin". The concept of virginity has been present in many cultures and societies throughout history.

Definition

Virginity is often defined as the state of a person who has not yet engaged in sexual intercourse. However, the definition can vary based on cultural, religious, and personal beliefs. Some definitions focus on physical aspects, such as the presence of an intact hymen, while others are more abstract, focusing on emotional or psychological aspects.

Related Terms

  • Chastity: The state of refraining from extramarital, or especially from all, sexual intercourse.
  • Abstinence: The act or practice of refraining from indulging an appetite or desire, especially for alcoholic drink or sexual intercourse.
  • Hymen: A membrane which partially closes the opening of the vagina and whose presence is traditionally taken to be a mark of virginity.
  • Sexual Intercourse: Sexual contact between individuals involving penetration, especially the insertion of a man's erect penis into a woman's vagina, typically culminating in orgasm and the ejaculation of semen.

Cultural and Social Implications

Virginity has different implications in different cultures. In some societies, virginity is highly valued and losing it before marriage is considered shameful. In others, it is less significant and is not tied to a person's worth or morality. The concept of virginity can also be tied to concepts of purity, honor, and worthiness.

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