can you actually 'lose' your virginity
No, you cannot lose your virginity from using a tampon. The only way you can lose your virginity is from sexual intercourse. Your mom was probally talking about your hymen, your hymen can break from using a tampon.But that doesn't mean you aren't a virgin. suppose your mom really means that you could damage or break your hymen. That is not the real definition of virginity. Engaging in sexual intercourse with another person is what people consider losing one's virginity. So no, you won't lose your virginity while using a tampon.