Chinese Hymen 10 February 2010, Cervera de los Montes 21 x 16 cm Watercolor and ballpoint pen on paper i Gigimo is a brand of artificial hymen, popularly referred to as a Chinese hymen. It is a type of prosthetic created for the purpose of simulating an intact human hymen. Artificial hymens ordered over the internet from retailers based in China by consumers in Egypt have outraged Islamic authorities in the latter country, who have demanded that the product be banned. Private collection, Helsinki. 7 / 18