Virginity is regarded as taboo in most South Asian countries as well as in the Western parts. Cultural and religious traditions place exceptional value and significance on this state, predominantly towards unmarried females, associated with notions of personal purity, honor, and worth. Like chastity, the concept of virginity has traditionally involved sexual abstinence. In this regard, host Kriti Adhikari and guest Riju Dhakal, President of Yuwa, discuss the concept of virginity. Episode 9 of Sexploration talks about Virginity, the Religious History of Virginity, the Medical significance and concept of Virginity, and the Hypocrisy of Virginity.

MUNICH, Aug 17: A German woman who has never had sex aged 36 says she has successfully auctioned her virginity online for €250,000 (£223,000).

A teenager who has been too focused on her studies to find a boyfriend has decided to auction her virginity, as she's not interested in finding love just yet.

CARSON CITY, Oct 27: Of the 20 or so women who work at the Kit Kat Ranch, one of Nevada's legal brothels, Katherine Stone is the only virgin.