As a Medical Doctor, I can happily confirm the accuracy of this very informative video. This is most certainly an excellent resource for growing teens. A few additional points of clarification:

-an imperforate hymen means that the hymen does not have any holes in it. This can cause a problem for girls reaching puberty and experiencing menarche (the very 1st menstrual cycle). In this case, the girl will have all the signs and symptoms of menarche, but there will be no flow of blood (because of the blockage). She may feel unwell or develop a  fever and it is important to take her to a doctor. The procedure is very simple and all it needs is a small surgical incision or nick in the hymen to make a hole so that the blood can flow out every month. This happens in less than 10% of cases.

-for those girls with a strict or conservative Religious upbringing where the hymen is valued (it is important to respect the religious and cultural beliefs of patients), then it is important for the girl to notify her Ob-Gyn, that she is a virgin. In this case, the Ob-Gyn will do the full exam without inserting a speculum (which can perforate the hymen in some cases).

-the overall summary is: in 90% of cases, if a girl has an intact hymen, it means that she has never had sexual intercourse; however, the reverse does not apply. That is, if a girl does not have an intact hymen, it does not necessarily mean that she has had sex before, because there are several reasons why the hymen may not be present as beautifully explained in the video such as: born without a hymen membrane; hymen that is torn through gymnastics, horse-riding or hard fall on a bicycle and so on.

-bleeding does not always occur at the first sexual encounter. It occurs in most cases, but the amount varies from a small smudge to copious bleeding. The hymen does not always tear at the first encounter because some hymens are very elastic, while other hymens only have a very thin rim on the edge - this usually disappears after the first pregnancy and delivery of a baby.

-it is important to emphasize kindness, compassion and understanding and to be a perfect gentleman at the first encounter (and throughout life). At the first encounter, a chaste girl (one who has never had sex before) will be nervous (that is how the brain works, even though she may not show it). This nervousness leads to dry lips, a dry mouth and dry mucosa. Hence, the natural body lubrication is reduced. Ergo, it always helps to take it very slowly until the girl is totally relaxed and starts producing her own lubrication, which is the best (even if it takes 45-60 minutes of foreplay, or longer - patience is the key). Alternatively, lubrication jelly or oil always helps at the first encounter. Lubrication reduces pain, reduces the friction, and hence, makes the experience less traumatic and less blood loss.

-finally, to lose your virginity (especially in cultures and Religions that value it) should be done with someone that you love. It just makes the entire experience so much more special and memorable. In some cases, the “first night” actually means the second or third night. Avoid a one-night-stand at a party where you don’t even know the person. Remember, that many people fake that they are having sex. The majority of Christians and Muslims in my clinical practice, usually wait to get married before having their first sexual encounter. Whatever your belief system, please always take precautions and avoid an unplanned teen pregnancy - it can change your life forever. Furthermore, become knowledgeable about STD’s (sexually transmitted diseases) and HIV-AIDS - it is more common than you may imagine. Movies tend to glamorise sex but they don’t tell you about the after-effects.

Thank you for an excellent and informative video. Knowledge is power. Keep it up.

The world deserve more educative videos like this

My ex boyfriend left me because he felt I lied to him that my hymen was broken through a motor bike accident. But well I thank God for everything Cox I found true love after he left

Now this is what i call educational material. Highly quality, concise wording, precise information, and professional tone.
Thanks dandelion medical animation teams.

I dont know how girls tolerate so much pain and blood.much respect and love to them❤

In certain cultures, this video could literally save lives.

How many women were murdered or beaten over the years because of misconceptions about it.

It is such a relief to know that some girls do not have hymen.  I have been puzzled all my life (I will be 70 next year) why I did not bleed when I lost virginity with the man I married.  He kept asking me if I had been a virgin.  He left me for another woman later and I felt so liberated - I have enjoyed my life and work as a single person ever since.

I’m almost 42 and I have grown up with so many misconceptions because of lack of information and the beliefs of others… that is sad, but also very empowering!❤Thank you!

I used to ride horseback, my parents suddenly stopped me and kicked me out of lessons because of something my sister said that I didn't understand, now I understand

Imagine women living in places where they still display your bloody (or lack of) sheet on the morning after your marriage night to prove you were a virgin. Women who had no hymen, I pray for you sigh.

Show this to males who think if u dont bleed, u weren’t virgin. I haven’t bleed at all first time but it hurt as hell

I’m a 25 year old woman and didn’t even know all this stuff about my own parts! Thank you!

This channel is becoming one of my favourites.. cuz it is teaching me something that is so important and no one dares to talk about in my country...

As i bio student i can confirm this video is accurate , i loved this . Thank you Ma'am for spreading awareness and educating people.🙏🏻namste

All those educated Indian boys should see this video. Literally people still believe that virginity depends on the hymen in some parts of India mostly in UP. That's disappointing

I'm almost 47 years old and today I learned something new about my own body watching this video...an important thing with a logical and scientific explanation!Thank you!!❤❤

As a Doctor I have One correction: The appendix does have an actual function. It is where the Gram Positive Bacterial Culture for proper digestion the body needs comes from. Without the appendix, the levels of Gram Negative Bacteria becomes higher.

Gram Positive Bacteria helps digest vegetables and fruits, and breaks down harder foods that could otherwise harm the intestines by scraping the walls. This harm leads to colon cancer and Gram Positive Bacteria helps prevent that.

Most people would say that then all one would have to do is ingest larger quantities of yogurt then, since yogurt is a Gram Positive Bacteria source and compliment, but that is also harmful for the Kidneys which then have to work hard in filtrating the system and it increases the Creatinine levels. So if lacking the appendix, it is ok to ingest Yogurt, but balanced quantities and mainly when eating fruits and vegetables.

Anyway, only the Wisdom Teeth don't really have a function and cause chaos because they sprout whenever the heck they want.

I'm 45 years old now and today I've just learn  about the tearing and breaking of the hymen. Many thanks absolutely  this channel is informative.

I don't even imagine how many women have been injured of unknowing these facts from society