virgin on her wedding

Custom of a bride having to prove that she is a virgin on her wedding night is still prevalent among all strata of society। Many brides suffer untold misery and unhappiness from the beginning of their marriage, if they did not bleed at first intercourse. This is because most Sri Lankans are still under the mistaken belief that all virgins will bleed at first intercourse, and that a girl who does not bleed, has had sexual intercourse previously.

Why Sri Lanka brides who have to take a white cloth?

Today in Sri Lanka, there are still hundreds of brides who have to take a white cloth with them on their honeymoon. In our culture, the production of a blood stained cloth is accepted as a certificate of the bride’s virginity. This is an unreliable and an unscientific test, and many an innocent girl has had to suffer in vain due to the prevailing primitive custom and the ignorance & misconception on this subject that still prevail in our society.

Who is a Virgin Girl?

A virgin is a girl who has never had sexual intercourse, and not necessarily a girl who bleeds at first intercourse, as believed by many people. It is important for everyone to know that approximately 20% - 25% of virgins will not bleed at first intercourse, due to structural variations in their hymen.