Why does a person losing their virginity mean they lose their innocence?

having intercourse end of virginity, end of non-sexuality, end of innocence, integrity , purity , seen sexualization of individual..

virginity never having engaged in sexual intercourse. there cultural , religious traditions place special value , significance on state, in case of unmarried females, associated notions of personal purity, honor , wworth.


concept of virginity has traditionally involved sexual abstinence before marriage , engage in sexual acts marriage partner. again, concept of virginity involves moral or religious issues , can have consequences in terms of social status , in interpersonal relationships.

traditionally there cultural expectation woman not engage in premarital sex , come wedding virgin, indicated wearing white gown. non-virgin not wear white gown. non-virgin shunned other men , women. virginity seen valuable commodity.

cultures require proof of bride's virginity (innocence) prior marriage. has traditionally been tested presence of intact hymen, verified physical examination (usually physician provides certificate of virginity) or "proof of blood," referring vaginal blood resulting tearing hymen after first sanctioned sexual contact. in cultures bloody sheet displayed proof of consummation , bride irgin.

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