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== Female infibulation == | == 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 12:16, 27 December 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.
