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=== Types of genital mutilation ===

The first three types are detailed here: [[Genital mutilation{Table]].

* '''[[Circumcision]]:''' The foreskin is removed in a ring (partially or completely).<ref name="wiki_circum">{{W|Cirkumcision}}</ref>

* '''[[Circumcision]]:''' The [[foreskin]] is removed in a ring (partially or completely).<ref name="wiki_circum">{{W|Cirkumcision}}</ref>

* '''Incision:''' The foreskin is incised one or more times.

* '''Incision:''' The [[foreskin]] is incised one or more times.

* '''Subincision''' ([[Aborigines]]): The penis is cut so deep on the underside that the [[urethra]] is cut open lengthways (partially or completely). Widespread ~~infections~~ can develop, and it is not uncommon for them to end [[death|fatally]].

* '''Subincision''' ([[Aborigines]]): The [[penis]] is cut so deep on the underside that the [[urethra]] is cut open lengthways (partially or completely). Widespread [[infection]] can develop, and it is not uncommon for them to end [[death|fatally]].

* '''Sewing metal bells into the [[skin]]''' ([[India]]): This is said to enable men to better satisfy women.

* '''Sewing bamboo or metal balls (ampallangs) into the glans or penis shaft''' (Indonesia, ~~Corea~~, Natives of the Philippines): This should stimulate the future partner's [[clitoris]] better.

* '''Sewing bamboo or metal balls (ampallangs) into the glans or penis shaft''' (Indonesia, Korea, Natives of the Philippines): This should stimulate the future partner's [[clitoris]] better.

* '''Skinning the penis''' (Dowayos in Cameroon).<ref name="dowayo"/>

* '''Crushing a testicle''' (some African and Micronesian peoples).<ref name="FocusWissen"/>

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 === Types of genital mutilation ===
 The first three types are detailed here: [[Genital mutilation{Table]].
-* '''[[Circumcision]]:''' The foreskin is removed in a ring (partially or completely).<ref name="wiki_circum">{{W|Cirkumcision}}</ref>
+* '''[[Circumcision]]:''' The [[foreskin]] is removed in a ring (partially or completely).<ref name="wiki_circum">{{W|Cirkumcision}}</ref>
-* '''Incision:''' The foreskin is incised one or more times.
+* '''Incision:''' The [[foreskin]] is incised one or more times.
-* '''Subincision''' ([[Aborigines]]): The penis is cut so deep on the underside that the [[urethra]] is cut open lengthways (partially or completely). Widespread infections can develop, and it is not uncommon for them to end [[death|fatally]].
+* '''Subincision''' ([[Aborigines]]): The [[penis]] is cut so deep on the underside that the [[urethra]] is cut open lengthways (partially or completely). Widespread [[infection]] can develop, and it is not uncommon for them to end [[death|fatally]].
 * '''Sewing metal bells into the [[skin]]''' ([[India]]): This is said to enable men to better satisfy women.
-* '''Sewing bamboo or metal balls (ampallangs) into the glans or penis shaft''' (Indonesia, Corea, Natives of the Philippines): This should stimulate the future partner's [[clitoris]] better.
+* '''Sewing bamboo or metal balls (ampallangs) into the glans or penis shaft''' (Indonesia, Korea, Natives of the Philippines): This should stimulate the future partner's [[clitoris]] better.
 * '''Skinning the penis''' (Dowayos in Cameroon).<ref name="dowayo"/>
 * '''Crushing a testicle''' (some African and Micronesian peoples).<ref name="FocusWissen"/>