No, the hymen does not grow back after it is broken.
The hymen is a thin membrane that surrounds or partially covers the vaginal opening. It's present from birth and varies greatly in shape and size from person to person. While often associated with virginity, the hymen can be affected by a variety of non-sexual activities, such as exercise, tampon use, or medical examinations.
Once the hymen is stretched or torn, it doesn't regenerate. Think of it like stretching or tearing a piece of tissue paper – it won't repair itself. Small remnants of the hymen (called hymenal tags) may remain, but the original structure doesn't reform.
It's important to remember that the presence or absence of a hymen, or its intactness, is not a reliable indicator of a person's sexual history. The idea that the hymen "breaks" with first intercourse is a myth. In many cases, the hymen is already stretched or has openings before any sexual activity occurs.
