What is keeping my hymen together?

it probably did break if you can fit anything up there like a finger, your hymen is broken your hole is tight because you havent had a penis in you its supposed to be like that breaking your hymen doesnt make it loose if you bled then he either broke your hymen or hurt you also some girls are born without a hymen and it also gets broken by things like masturbating, fingers, sex toys, tampons, horse riding, bicycle riding, aggressive sports and exercise so your hymen can be broken long before you have sex for the first time

It might have broken or torn just a little if you wish to be sexually active then unfortunately you need to grit your teeth and bare the pain, it is only temporary and will not last long, then you will be able to more fully enjoy an active sex life, using a lubricant on his penis such as KY jelly will help to slide it in easier without much effort and may assist with easing the pain a little, please be responsible and use protection.

It’s normal, your body just isn’t used to it yet. I’m sure it will stop hurting you as badly after it stretches out a little bit. Although I’m not positive, it’s a guess anyways.

Oh yes and tell your boyfriend to take it nice and easy, slowly easing into it until you are comfortable.