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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 sexual intercourse. | 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 sexual intercourse.<ref name="peete2012">{{REFweb | ||
|url=https://www.thehealthboard.com/what-is-infibulation.htm | |||
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|title=What is Infibulation? | |||
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|publisher=Health Boards | |||
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|date=2012-02-29 | |||
|accessdate=2021-11-23 | |||
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In ancient times, infibulation was thought to protect the quality of | In ancient times, infibulation was thought to protect the quality of a young singer's voice.<ref name="peete2012" /> | ||
===Female infibulation=== | ===Female infibulation=== | ||