Talk about it! Empowerment and Female Genital Mutilation_Cutting

11 You are allowed to stop sexual intercourse at any time, especially if you are in pain. You could suggest other things that give you pleasure, but only if you feel like it. Talking to a doctor about how to treat scars and alleviate pain could also help. (See chapter Sexuality, Pleasure and Relationship) The Hymen The Hymen is a major topic for many girls and women as this small mucosal tissue (skin fold) is often regar- ded as an indicator for virginity which is not true. It is located at the vaginal opening and differs in looks just like the vulva. Some women do not have a hymen. When having penetrating sex for the first time, the hymen does not necessarily break or cause bleeding. If you are worried about not bleeding when having sex for the first time because your own or your partners family will check, counselling centres like AWO Lore-Agnes-Haus offer help.