Genital mutilation: Difference between revisions

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=== Types of genital mutilation ===
=== Types of genital mutilation ===
The first three types are detailed here: [[Genital mutilation{Table]].
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 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"/>
* '''Skinning the penis''' (Dowayos in Cameroon).<ref name="dowayo"/>
* '''Crushing a testicle''' (some African and Micronesian peoples).<ref name="FocusWissen"/>
* '''Crushing a testicle''' (some African and Micronesian peoples).<ref name="FocusWissen"/>