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===Male 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 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
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|title=What is Infibulation?
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In ancient times, infibulation was thought to protect the quality of one's voice.
In ancient times, infibulation was thought to protect the quality of a young singer's voice.<ref name="peete2012" />


===Female infibulation===
===Female infibulation===