"There is a scene in Kadhalan where Nagma's character has her hymen checked," my friend chimed in as I stared back at her with utter disbelief. "It really confused me when I was younger. I grew up believing a doctor could tell if I was a virgin or not," she continued.

“A good woman is clueless, demure, obedient, and eager to please upon her First Time, guided by her heavy-handed husband. I was taught inexperience was attractive.”