Nina Dølvik Brochmann and Ellen Støkken Dahl are sexual health experts who focus on a specific piece of anatomy the hymen to challenge the stories that have existed for centuries as ways to control female sexuality, desire, and value. This talk was filmed at TEDxOslo.

Watch the full talk here:    • The virginity fraud | Nina Dølvik Bro...  

Start each day with short, eyeopening ideas from some of the world’s greatest TEDx speakers. Hosted by Atossa Leoni, TEDx SHORTS will give you the chance to immerse yourself in surprising knowledge, fresh perspectives, and moving stories from some of our most compelling talks. Less than 10 minutes a day, everyday.

All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about the TEDx SHORTS podcast, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts.