Artificial Virginity Device Sparks Backlash In Egypt

Source: NPR

Conservatives in Egypt are in a lather over a new device that promises to simulate the bleeding a virgin bride experiences on her wedding night. Politicians are calling the device an assault on Islamic and Arab values. But some young women say it's the inevitable result of Egypt's double standard when it comes to premarital sex.

The online ad from Gigimo promises women "no more worry," because they can restore their virginity for just $29.95. The ad says the "artificial virginity hymen" fits in the vagina and, upon penetration, oozes a bloodlike liquid.

"Add a few moans and groans and you will pass through undetectable," the Asian Web site promises in its somewhat mysterious English.

The owners of the Web site did not respond to questions, so it's not clear if anyone in Egypt has actually ordered the virginity-restoring kit.


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If there was a "shaking head incredulously" similie, I'd be using it right now...

no crime scene....

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Or maybe revaginated. Or should it be rehymenated.

wearing their stupid promise rings...