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Does a Virginity Test decide the character of a woman?

Written By: Sindhu Kambam
March 31, 2021

Highlights

  • A woman’s virginity is still considered as a deciding factor to evaluate her character.
  • Wedding Night Virginity Test is against a woman’s right to live life with dignity and right to privacy  and is a Sexual Assault on Women.
  • It’s a myth that the hymen gets ruptured only during sexual intercourse.
  • Is a Woman a Product to check for Defects?
  • Why is a man’s virginity never questioned?
  • It’s time to put an end to this humiliating practice of disrespecting women’s sexuality and violation of basic human rights.
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Virginity testing is a long-standing practice in several regions of the world. Some cultures like the Kanjarbhat community, in India, still believe that the practice of virginity test for brides before marriage is a mandatory ritual, which is based on the outdated notions of “purity”.

A virginity test is a practice that intends to determine whether a girl or woman is a virgin, to ensure that she has never engaged in, or been subjected to, sexual intercourse. The custom of Wedding night virginity testing has been designed to prove that a bride’s sexual encounter with her new husband is her first sexual experience and that her hymen is broken on her wedding night.

Virginity tests are unreliable and invasive and notoriously inaccurate as it is extremely difficult to determine whether any change to the hymen is a result of penetrative sex or other activities. Let’s hope at least the next generation will ensure to eradicate this humiliating practice of women’s sexuality and violation of basic human rights.

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No matter how progressive we are today or how the world talks about feminism and breaking stereotypes towards women, Women are still subjected to humiliation and violation of their rights by the Virginity tests.

Hundreds of women are forced to take virginity tests not only in India and Asian countries but also in Western countries like Canada, Sweden, Spain, and the Netherlands.

A woman’s virginity is still considered as a deciding factor to evaluate her character and is being perpetrated in the name of customs and traditions.

What is a Virginity Test?

A virginity test is a practice that intends to determine whether a woman is a virgin, to ensure that she has never been engaged in sexual intercourse.

How are virginity tests performed?

Different communities around the world use different methods to test the virginity of women.

Some of the commonly used methods are

1.     Inspect the hymen and look at its size and shape.

2.     The “two-finger test,” involves inserting fingers into the vagina.

Breaking the Myths about Hymen

The hymen is a thin elastic piece of skin that surrounds the opening of the vagina. Every individual hymen is unique in appearance.

Not all women have the same thickness of hymen. Some have very thin hymen without blood vessels, or too thick hymen which may not get ruptured but is just stretched.

Virginity tests are unreliable, sexist, and inaccurate. And yet they persist

It’s a myth that the hymen gets ruptured only during sexual intercourse and results in little bleeding.

Physical activities like cycling, sporting activities or invasive medical procedures, or the use of tampons can tear or stretch the hymen.

A woman may not have had sex previously but may nonetheless not bleed during her first sexual encounter and it has also been quoted that the hymen can heal even after being ruptured.

Virginity tests are unreliable and invasive and notoriously inaccurate as it is extremely difficult to determine whether any change to the hymen is a result of penetrative sex or other activities.

Virginity Testing – Wedding Night Ritual

Virginity testing is a long-standing practice in several regions of the world. We live in a male-centric society and for centuries, men have been making the rules. Most of the women feel that the rules need to be followed or else they would be boycotted from the community.

Some cultures like the Kanjarbhat community, in India, still believe that the practice of virginity test for brides before marriage is a mandatory ritual, which is based on the outdated notions of “purity”.

This 400-year-old custom has been designed to prove that a bride’s sexual encounter with her new husband is her first sexual experience and that her hymen is broken on her wedding night.

According to the custom, newlyweds in the community are handed a white cloth on their wedding night to use during intercourse.

The family or by a council of elders check for the blood stains on the cloth and declare whether the bride is a virgin.

‘Blood on the bed sheet a must’ to certify a woman’s character

A girl passes the test only if her hymen breaks and bleeds on the wedding night. The elders then declare her as “Maal Khara hai” which means “goods are pure”.

Is a Woman a Product to check for Defects?

If she doesn’t, they say “Maal Khota hai” meaning she is “spoiled goods” that she had premarital sex and is subjected to beatings and communal humiliation, and even divorce.

Not all people understand that bleeding during the first sexual intercourse does not always mean that the girl is not a virgin.

How it impacts women?

Conducting virginity tests to know the purity of a woman is against her right to live with dignity and right to privacy. It’s a Sexual Assault.

Though many women are railing against the practice, they are threatened by their family members or partners and are often performed without her consent.

Do I need to prove I am a Virgin? Does this define my character?

Women are subjected to guilt, shame, depression, self-disgust, anxiety, and a negative body image, and in some extreme cases even honor killings if they fail to prove their virginity.

Is there an end to this practice?

Today, most women are refusing to undergo the virginity tests and are even fighting with their families and elders to change the way they see and trust women.

Even men are supporting women to fight the regressive tradition of conducting virginity tests on brides and are protesting and campaigning against ‘virginity tests’ on brides.

The sexual assault of women can be stopped only when you can answer the following questions.

Does the virginity of women matter to lead a happy life? If so,

Why is a man’s virginity never questioned?

Why should a woman always need to go through an exam to prove something about her sexual history?

Why wouldn’t society simply believe what she says?

Just Think About It.

We hope at least this generation will ensure to eradicate this humiliating practice of women’s sexuality and violation of basic human rights.

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Sindhu Kambam

A content writer by profession with a passion in art and science. Being a nature and technology lover, she loves to solve real problems that makes life easier.

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Makeup Trends To Look Out For In Winter 2020

Written By: Parvez
November 29, 2020 | 05:05 PM |
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Winter is already here! Yes, it’s that time of the year when you have to say goodbye to your short sleeves, luscious ice-creams, your bright pastels, and lipstick. However, this does not mean your makeup game needs to be as dull as the winter days.

To keep you updated with the hottest winter trends, we have been scrolling through our social accounts feeds endlessly. From the Brushed-Up Brows to the Soft Smokey Eyes, we got everything for you all in one place. So, without further ado, let’s get started.

1. Brushed-Up Brows­­­

Are you still trying to give your eyebrows a perfect shape by plucking out its hair? Well, those days are gone for good. Now, the trend is shifting towards big natural brushed-up brows. To gain the best out of it, brush your eyebrows up using a brow gel and a Spoolie. While Spoolie will make your brows appear tamed, the gel will provide you with a more sophisticated look.

2. Graphic Eyeliner

The modern independent woman is bolder, classy, and charming, so is her makeup. Don’t be amazed by the new graphic eyeliners on the women around you. Break free out of your shell of shyness and let yourself try a new bolder eye makeup this season.

You can give your eye makeup routine a new direction without any limitations, be it for a casual date or your office. Also, you can try any shape or colour to use this eyeliner trend to bring the best out of you.

3. Cat-Eyes

Yes, you guessed it right, this year is all about the eye makeup trends. Since the pandemic got us covered from nose to toe, the eye-makeup trends seem logical, and what can be a better look than the elegant eye-cat look.

It is especially for those who like to keep it minimalistic. Be it celebrities, a regular office-woman, or a teenage girl, this one’s everyone’s favourite. It helps you make your eyes appear bigger and classy. You can tune the thickness of the line according to your mood and preference.

4. Colour-Blocked Eye-Makeup

You have come across this one while watching fashion weeks, and since bold is on the rise, this one’s expected to ascent the charts too. It is for those who want their eyes to be colourful, radiant, and glamorous. It involves the display of one-coloured eye shadow all over your eye-lids.

You can play around with your eye-shadow hues to surprise everyone for good. Make your move, give up on neutrals and try out bronze, turquoise, and even purple. Find the one that suits you the best.

5. Soft Smokey Eyes

Some makeups are very appealing, but we find them too hard to pull off. Soft Smokey Eyes, being one of them, is for those who want to look sexy yet being mysterious at the same time. Our ‘lived-in eye makeup’ is one of the top trends of winter 2020. So, if you want to make an impression, then don’t forget to try it at least once this season. It involves a smudged, dark, and smokey appearance, which is best suited when put together with ethnic apparel.

6. Glowing Skin

Glowing Skin Makeup, the one that gives you a goddess-like natural appearance, is our last pick that is going to trend this year. Even though it is simple to achieve, yet many fail to nail this one. To get started, take a little amount of face oil and mix it well with your foundation. Fuse the combination well into your skin to achieve a perfect radiant-glow.

At last, use your highlighter to highlight the key-points of your face. Voila! A queen-like appearance that you have always craved.

These were the top 6 trends for this winter season. It’s time to explore the bold in you, try to experiment, go all out on different colours, and don’t forget to wear your makeup confidently. Apart from that, focus on building a better version of yourself this season. Women who take care of themselves and put their health first makes the most out of everything. So, make sure you take your physique, skincare routine, hair care routine, and health very seriously.

All this will yield radiant, smooth, and naturally beautiful skin. When paired up with the right makeup trends, your appearance will get you appreciation everywhere. Try any of the trendy makeups mentioned-above and share your experience with us.

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Parvez

An average writer who wants his voice heard. Someone who wants to explore as much as he can. Lives by the moments and experiences, not by the pictures. When not on board, loves to enjoy the world of football. A Hardcore Madridista.

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