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'''Infibulation''' is the act of altering the sexual organs so as to prevent the use of them for sexual purposes.<ref>Free Dictionary. [https://www.thefreedictionary.com/infibulation q.v. Fibulation]</ref> There are both male and female forms of infibulation.
 
'''Infibulation''' is the act of altering the sexual organs so as to prevent the use of them for sexual purposes.<ref>Free Dictionary. [https://www.thefreedictionary.com/infibulation q.v. Fibulation]</ref> There are both male and female forms of infibulation.
  
===Male infibulation===
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== Male infibulation ==
 
Male infibulation is done by twice piercing the [[foreskin]] and then placing a clasp through the two piercings to prevent retraction of the foreskin. The clasp may be a small padlock. The intent is to prevent [[masturbation]] and coitus.<ref name="peete2012">{{REFweb
 
Male infibulation is done by twice piercing the [[foreskin]] and then placing a clasp through the two piercings to prevent retraction of the foreskin. The clasp may be a small padlock. The intent is to prevent [[masturbation]] and coitus.<ref name="peete2012">{{REFweb
 
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In ancient times, infibulation was thought to protect the quality of a young singer's voice.<ref name="peete2012" />
 
In ancient times, infibulation was thought to protect the quality of a young singer's voice.<ref name="peete2012" />
  
In ancient Greece the foreskin was closed by being tied up with a string known as the ''kynodesme'' (dogtie).<ref>{{REFweb
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In ancient Greece the [[foreskin]] was closed by being tied up with a string known as the ''[[kynodesme]]'' (dogtie).<ref>{{REFweb
 
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===Female infibulation===
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== Female infibulation ==
Female infibulation is more complex.  It includes [[excision]] of the labia majora and minora and sometimes the head of the clitoris. The vulva is sutured closed except for a small opening to allow for passage of urine and menstrual blood. The procedure is sometimes called ''pharaonic circumcision''.<ref name="peete2012" />
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Female infibulation is more complex.  It includes [[excision]] of the labia majora and minora and sometimes the head of the [[clitoris]]. The [[vulva]] is sutured closed except for a small opening to allow for passage of urine and menstrual blood. The procedure is sometimes called ''pharaonic circumcision''.<ref name="peete2012" />
  
 
Female infibulation is classed as Type III female genital mutilation (FGM).<ref name="peete2012" />
 
Female infibulation is classed as Type III female genital mutilation (FGM).<ref name="peete2012" />

Revision as of 07:37, 24 November 2021

Infibulation is the act of altering the sexual organs so as to prevent the use of them for sexual purposes.[1] There are both male and female forms of infibulation.

Male infibulation

Male infibulation is done by twice piercing the foreskin and then placing a clasp through the two piercings to prevent retraction of the foreskin. The clasp may be a small padlock. The intent is to prevent masturbation and coitus.[2]

In ancient times, infibulation was thought to protect the quality of a young singer's voice.[2]

In ancient Greece the foreskin was closed by being tied up with a string known as the kynodesme (dogtie).[3]

Female infibulation

Female infibulation is more complex. It includes excision of the labia majora and minora and sometimes the head of the clitoris. The vulva is sutured closed except for a small opening to allow for passage of urine and menstrual blood. The procedure is sometimes called pharaonic circumcision.[2]

Female infibulation is classed as Type III female genital mutilation (FGM).[2]

References

  1. Free Dictionary. q.v. Fibulation
  2. a b c d REFweb Peete, C (29 February 2012). What is Infibulation?, Health Boards. Retrieved 23 November 2021.
  3. REFweb Infibulation - Male. Retrieved 23 November 2021.