Viriginity Restoration #
June 11th, 2008 | In Worth Knowing
Hymenoplasty — recreating a hymen for a woman whose has broken — is gaining in popularity, especially for Muslims. One quote justifying having it done:
“In my culture, not to be a virgin is to be dirt,” said the student, perched on a hospital bed as she awaited surgery on Thursday. “Right now, virginity is more important to me than life.”
And while Dave Pell thinks that’s depressing, William Saletan defends the procedure.