प्रजनन प्रणाली और यौन विकार: वर्तमान शोध
खुला एक्सेस

अमूर्त

Virginity- An Update on Uncharted Territory

Mehak Nagpal and T. S. Sathyanarayana Rao

Traditionally cultures around the world place a high value on virginity in women leading to tremendous pressure on girls and their families. Today it continues to play the role of a major determinant in their future sexual lives. Historically and socially it is considered an exalted virtue denoting purity. However, with the recent changes in sexual freedom amongst women, it is necessary to examine certain recent issues with reference to feminine sexuality as well its bio-psycho-social roots. It is important to understand the significance of social constraints on sexuality and reproduction within the different cultural systems along with the dominant influence of religious sentiments on virginity. Also it is imperative to have an understanding of how some of these historical value systems enforced in society play a causative role in sexual dysfunction amongst women today and be cognizant of methods to ameliorate the same.