ScienceThe hymen – A marker of virginity?04:27This browser does not support the video element.Science04/30/2021April 30, 2021Is an intact hymen a sign of virginity in women? No – that's a myth that's caused harm to young women the world over. DW explains how hymens come in different shapes and why it's impossible to tell if a woman is a virgin by examining it.Copy linkAdvertisement