[Rawbob]

I would have to say that there are two answers to this question:

Physicaly Virginity: This is the act of breaking the hymen. With the introduction of tampons, many young women break their hymen during hteir first few periods, and so the "lack" of a hymen can be defined as the presence of a hymen. However, for me, i belive that virginity really is about the willing acceptance of a penis into one's vagina for the purpose of sexual intercourse.

Toys, dildo's etc to me are NOT the same as a real penis.

Emotional/Mental Virginity: If a female is raped or sexually assaulted by anyone and loses her virginity that way, that while she technically is not a virgin anymore, the fact that it was taken from her would allow her to reclaim it when she willingly gave up herself consensually!