
Virgin
Cultural Sensitivity
The term can be sensitive or private; use with care in personal contexts.

It's not polite to ask someone if they're a virgin without a close relationship.
Not Interchangeable
'Maiden' is old-fashioned and less common than 'virgin' in modern English.

While 'maiden' can be poetic or historical, 'virgin' is more widely understood today.
Gender Neutral
The term is used for people of all genders, not just women.

He's a virgin, and he's not ashamed to talk about it.
Compare with
ChasteInnocentMaidenNeophytePristinePureUnspoiledUntouched
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