I don't know what 'circemsicion' is. Do you mean circumcision?
2007-02-14 11:04:12
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answered by Kedar 7
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YIKES!! You don't want to know!
The phrase that you used is a euphamism for mutilation. Apparently, there are different types:
Clitoridectomy involves the removal or splitting of the clitoral hood, termed "hoodectomy", with or without excision of the clitoris.
Excision refers to clitoridectomy (removal of the prepuce and the clitoris) plus the partial or total removal of the labia minora, the inner lips of the female vulva. Type II circumcision is a more extensive form of FGC compared to Type I and due to the sewing together of the left over labia minora epidermis, which contains sweat glands, a buildup of sweat and urine in the closed off space beneath this closure can occur leading to local or urinary infection, septicemia, hemorrhaging and cyst formation. This type of FGC is also called khafd, meaning reduction in Arabic.
Type III is the most severe form of FGC and is called infibulation or pharaonic circumcision (referring to the Pharaohs who were thought to practice this form). Infibulation involves extensive tissue removal of the external genitalia, including all of the labia minora and the inside of the labia majora, leaving a raw open wound. The labia majora are then held together using thorns or stitching and the girl's legs are tied together for two - six weeks, to prevent her from moving and allow the healing of the two sides of the vulva. Nothing remains of the normal anatomy of the genitalia, except for a wall of flesh from the pubis down to the anus, with the exception of a pencil-size opening at the inferior portion of the vulva to allow urine and menstrual blood to pass through. This type of FGC is often carried out by an elderly matron or midwife of the village on girls between the ages of two and six, without anaesthetic and under unhygienic conditions.
Other forms are collectively referred to as Type IV and usually do not involve any tissue removal at all, but rather the "cutting" is simulated with a knife as part of a ceremony. This includes a diverse range of practices, including pricking the clitoris with needles, burning or scarring the genitals as well as ripping or tearing of the vagina or introducing herbs into the vagina to cause bleeding and a narrowed vaginal opening. Type IV is found primarily among isolated ethnic groups as well as in combination with other types.
It is normally practiced in Africa and Middle Eastern countries for religious and cultural reasons.
(Thinking about this makes me want to cry).
2007-02-14 11:07:46
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answered by YSIC 7
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When I looked up female genital mutilation, commonly called clitorectomy, the pictures showed that the clitoris was dug out from its 'root', reaching inside the body, well beyond what's visible. The implements used were crude. Very sad. Oooooo.
2007-02-14 16:29:15
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answered by Zeera 7
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In the Middle East, Africa and parts of Asia they cut OFF the Clitoris so the women don't actually ENJOY sex.
2007-02-14 11:07:06
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answered by AdamKadmon 7
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its a cruel inhumane thing.the clit is cut off
2007-02-14 11:03:16
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answered by Anonymous
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