Company under fire for marketing vaginal tightening gels, vulva whitening solutions, and counterfeit hymens in Germany
In a controversial move, a German-based company named VirginiaCare, registered in the UK, is selling products that claim to restore virginity without surgery. The company's website, written in imperfect English, offers a range of products including retightening gels, vaginal lightening masks, virginity blood pills, and artificial hymens.
The practice of capitalizing on the madonna-whore complex is morally reprehensible and irresponsible. The products are marketed towards women who are unhappy about no longer being virgins and want to maintain the appearance of virginity during sex. This approach perpetuates harmful stereotypes and reinforces the myth that a woman's worth is tied to her virginity.
The demand for VirginiaCare's products has increased since 2010, particularly among refugees from Muslim-populated countries in Germany. The company's international teams are located in India, Pakistan, Morocco, Algeria, Malaysia, Senegal, and Uzbekistan. The reviews of VirginiaCare's products are primarily from women based in Muslim-majority countries.
The virginity blood pills are inserted into the vagina before sexual intercourse and dissolve, releasing a liquid to mimic the presence of a hymen. Artificial hymens are ultra-thin membranes that fix themselves in place inside the vagina and deliver a blood mixture when pierced during sex to give the appearance of virginity.
While there do not appear to be specific or direct regulations concerning the sale of fake hymen products in Germany or other countries, such regulations tend to be rare or embedded within broader legal frameworks rather than explicitly stated. In Germany and many other jurisdictions, regulatory authorities could potentially intervene based on consumer safety, product classification, or ethical considerations.
It's important to note that hymens are a thin piece of tissue located at the opening of the vagina and are not a reliable indicator of virginity. Not every vagina has one, and they grow back once damaged. The decision of VirginiaCare to capitalize on this demand has caused outrage.
Women who fear stigma and potential violence by their partners or family members upon being discovered as 'non-virgins' need comprehensive sexual education and resources, not cheap gimmicks like those offered by VirginiaCare. In the UK, virginity testing and hymenoplasties are illegal due to health risks, but there is no real regulation for non-surgical or 'non-invasive' options.
The cost of VirginiaCare's products is a fraction of the average cost for a hymenoplasty. The products are being bought up swiftly and anonymously. The company's website contains glowing reviews from customers, such as Nurcan from Turkey and Mona from Saudi Arabia.
However, it's crucial to approach these products with caution and scepticism. The sale of fake hymen products is often controversial and may fall under broader consumer protection, medical device, or decency laws depending on the country. It's essential to consult official government or legal resources for detailed information about specific regulations in different countries.
The marketing tactics of VirginiaCare, promoting products that cater to womens-health issues like virginity restoration, perpetuate harmful stereotypes and reinforce outdated beliefs. These so-called health-and-wellness products such as virginity blood pills and artificial hymens, based on the flawed assumption that a woman's worth is tied to her sexual-health, are morally reprehensible and irresponsible.
