The Parliament of Uzbekistan called the information about 20 years in prison for "virginity capsules" a fiction

Uzbekistan's Parliament calls reports of 20 years in prison for "virginity capsules" a fabrication

Claims are circulating on social media about an alleged upcoming law providing for up to 20 years of imprisonment for virginity restoration surgeries, as well as for the sale and ordering of so-called "virginity capsules." The Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis stated that no such bill exists and there are no plans to consider it.

The authors of the posts claim that criminal liability would allegedly affect not only doctors performing such surgeries, but also those who sell, deliver, or order the special capsules. Furthermore, the reports mention a monetary reward for individuals who report such cases to law enforcement agencies.

As an argument, supporters of this version cite a figure of allegedly 187 thousand girls whose virginity was tested over the past five years. However, no confirmation of these statistics is provided.

The Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis refuted this information. They emphasized that a bill with such provisions does not exist, has not been submitted for consideration, and is not under discussion.

At the same time, the so-called "virginity capsules" are indeed sold on the internet. These are products designed to imitate bloody discharge during intimate contact. According to the sellers' descriptions, the capsule is inserted into the vagina 20–60 minutes prior to intercourse. Under the influence of temperature and moisture, the shell dissolves, releasing a colored gel.

The parliament urged the public not to spread unverified information and to consult official sources before publishing such reports.

Earlier, a video of a virginity test performed on a young girl in Khorezm circulated on social media. A criminal case was opened regarding the incident.