OT: Wall STreet Journal article about virginity

Hurst2112 · 12-16-2005, 12:53 PM

I tried looking for a link, but I don't have an account to view old news.

A coworker of mine showed me an article about a new fad. Women are getting their hymens (um..err...) 'redone'. Many women view it as a gift to their husbands. Prices range from 1800-5000 dollars.

Also, there are doctors who also do vaginal-tightening surgery. WTF?!?!?

All of this...WTF?!?!?

If anybody can find the article, it is worth laughing at.

JonInMiddleGA · 12-16-2005, 01:32 PM

I couldn't find the original (although it showed up as a WSJ Health page headline on Google, I couldn't even find it in their archives) but there's numerous references to the procedure itself. Among those: http://www.goaskalice.columbia.edu/2272.html

Through a surgical procedure called hymenorraphy, health care providers recreate the hymen by piecing together its remnants. Surgery can also include inserting a gelatin capsule filled with a blood-like substance that will burst during intercourse, simulating bleeding. If there is not enough hymen left, or if the woman was born without one, part of the vaginal wall is used to recreate this thin tissue. The procedure, considered relatively simple, is performed on an outpatient basis. In some countries, women will be seen several weeks after the procedure to follow up on any resulting physical effects and emotional issues. ... Hymenorraphy is generally illegal in countries where cultural traditions place great emphasis on the bride's virginity before marriage. The procedure, however, is still performed illegally, and at a high cost. When it's done illegally, standards of cleanliness, training, and the reputation of the health care provider are additional things to worry about. Some women may also have to worry about securing up to U.S. $2000.00 for the procedure (though it can often cost much less, even as low as U.S. $100.00, in some parts of the world ...)

rkmsuf · 12-16-2005, 01:34 PM

File this under "I never knew this existed".

Hurst2112 · 12-16-2005, 01:35 PM

highly obsurd in my book.

KWhit · 12-16-2005, 01:36 PM

Absurd, too.

I. J. Reilly · 12-16-2005, 01:41 PM

I laughed pretty hard when I saw this on the front page yesterday. I only read about 4-5 paragraphs, but I did think it was funny when a women who had the procedure done made the comment; "It's for the man who has everything."
So, guys, if your significant other has been hasling you for Christmas gift ideas, there you go.

CraigSca · 12-16-2005, 01:43 PM

I had heard about this being popular in cultures where virginitiy on the wedding day is of utmost importance (India, for example). Of course, us "prudish" Americans don't feel this is a requirement anymore.

Hurst2112 · 12-16-2005, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by KWhit

Absurd, too.

thatz wut i ment you elitast!!

Hurst2112 · 12-16-2005, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by I. J. Reilly

I laughed pretty hard when I saw this on the front page yesterday. I only read about 4-5 paragraphs, but I did think it was funny when a women who had the procedure done made the comment; "It's for the man who has everything."
So, guys, if your significant other has been hasling you for Christmas gift ideas, there you go.

"Listen bitch, I aint got that 40 foot boat I have always wanted!" I ain't got a wife that looks like a 18 year old college girl!!"

Daimyo · 12-16-2005, 01:45 PM

I actually heard about this concept back in 1994 or so, but in Japan. At the time I guess it still mattered to a lot of men that they married virgins so this became somewhat popular. I can't imagine American men care enough for this to take off at all.

st.cronin · 12-16-2005, 01:46 PM

yuck is my reaction

rkmsuf · 12-16-2005, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by st.cronin

yuck is my reaction

right but the red liquid they insert tastes like strawberry. it's deliscious.

Deattribution · 12-16-2005, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Daimyo

I actually heard about this concept back in 1994 or so, but in Japan. At the time I guess it still mattered to a lot of men that they married virgins so this became somewhat popular. I can't imagine American men care enough for this to take off at all.

Yeah except they're still not virgins...

Desnudo · 12-16-2005, 02:54 PM

I'd think you'd figure that out when they went buck wild on your wedding night.

12-16-2005, 01:32 PM	#2
JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	I couldn't find the original (although it showed up as a WSJ Health page headline on Google, I couldn't even find it in their archives) but there's numerous references to the procedure itself. Among those: http://www.goaskalice.columbia.edu/2272.html Through a surgical procedure called hymenorraphy, health care providers recreate the hymen by piecing together its remnants. Surgery can also include inserting a gelatin capsule filled with a blood-like substance that will burst during intercourse, simulating bleeding. If there is not enough hymen left, or if the woman was born without one, part of the vaginal wall is used to recreate this thin tissue. The procedure, considered relatively simple, is performed on an outpatient basis. In some countries, women will be seen several weeks after the procedure to follow up on any resulting physical effects and emotional issues. ... Hymenorraphy is generally illegal in countries where cultural traditions place great emphasis on the bride's virginity before marriage. The procedure, however, is still performed illegally, and at a high cost. When it's done illegally, standards of cleanliness, training, and the reputation of the health care provider are additional things to worry about. Some women may also have to worry about securing up to U.S. $2000.00 for the procedure (though it can often cost much less, even as low as U.S. $100.00, in some parts of the world ...) __________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis

12-16-2005, 01:34 PM	#3
rkmsuf Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2001	File this under "I never knew this existed". __________________ "Don't you have homes?" -- Judge Smales

12-16-2005, 01:35 PM	#4
Hurst2112 College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Minneapolis	highly obsurd in my book. __________________ http://www.myspace.com/longliveanalog

12-16-2005, 01:43 PM	#7
CraigSca Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Not Delaware - hurray!	I had heard about this being popular in cultures where virginitiy on the wedding day is of utmost importance (India, for example). Of course, us "prudish" Americans don't feel this is a requirement anymore. __________________ She loves you, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah! She loves you, yeah! how do you know? how do you know?

12-16-2005, 01:45 PM	#10
Daimyo College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Berkeley	I actually heard about this concept back in 1994 or so, but in Japan. At the time I guess it still mattered to a lot of men that they married virgins so this became somewhat popular. I can't imagine American men care enough for this to take off at all. Last edited by Daimyo : 12-16-2005 at 01:46 PM.

12-16-2005, 01:36 PM	#5
KWhit Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Conyers GA	Absurd, too.

12-16-2005, 01:41 PM	#6
I. J. Reilly College Prospect Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: An Oregonian deep in the heart of Texas.	I laughed pretty hard when I saw this on the front page yesterday. I only read about 4-5 paragraphs, but I did think it was funny when a women who had the procedure done made the comment; "It's for the man who has everything." So, guys, if your significant other has been hasling you for Christmas gift ideas, there you go.

12-16-2005, 01:46 PM	#11
st.cronin General Manager Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New Mexico	yuck is my reaction __________________ co-commish: bb-bbcf.net knives out

12-16-2005, 02:54 PM	#14
Desnudo Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Here and There	I'd think you'd figure that out when they went buck wild on your wedding night.

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