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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 == | |||
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 | ||
|url=https://www.thehealthboard.com/what-is-infibulation.htm | |url=https://www.thehealthboard.com/what-is-infibulation.htm | ||
|title=What is Infibulation? | |title=What is Infibulation? | ||
|last=Peete | |last=Peete | ||
|first=C | |first=C | ||
|author-link= | |author-link= | ||
|publisher=Health Boards | |publisher=Health Boards | ||
|date=2012-02-29 | |date=2012-02-29 | ||
|accessdate=2021-11-23 | |accessdate=2021-11-23 | ||
}}</ref> | }}</ref> | ||
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 | In ancient Greece the [[foreskin]] was closed by being tied up with a string known as the ''[[kynodesme]]'' (dogtie).<ref>{{REFweb | ||
|url=https://www.liquisearch.com/infibulation/male | |url=https://www.liquisearch.com/infibulation/male | ||
|title=Infibulation - Male | |title=Infibulation - Male | ||
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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" /> | 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 06:37, 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
- ↑ Free Dictionary. q.v. Fibulation
- ↑ a b c d
Peete, C (29 February 2012). What is Infibulation?
, Health Boards. Retrieved 23 November 2021. - ↑
Infibulation - Male
. Retrieved 23 November 2021.
