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Question:
If you are a virgin, will having a cervical smear test break your hymen?

Answer:
by Larry Siegel: (06/23/2004)
Generally speaking, having a PAP smear or gynecological exam will not break your hymen. But it is important to remember that for many girls, their hymen may break even though they're still virgins (from bike riding, climbing, gymnastics, etc.)

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This question appears in the following topics:

Women's Sexual Health: Gynecological Concerns
Love and Relationships: Virginity