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“In the nineteenth century, girls who learned to develop orgasmic capacity by masturbation were regarded as medical problems. Often they were 'treated' or 'corrected' by amputation or cautery of the clitoris or 'miniature chastity belts,' sewing the vaginal lips together to put the clitoris out of reach, and even castration by surgical removal of the ovaries. But there are no references in the medical literature to the surgical removal of testicles or amputation of the penis to stop masturbation in boys.
In the United States, the last recorded clitoridectomy for curing masturbation was performed in 1948-- on a five-year-old girl.”
― The Vagina Monologues
In the United States, the last recorded clitoridectomy for curing masturbation was performed in 1948-- on a five-year-old girl.”
― The Vagina Monologues
“A woman used to perform circumcision in Medina. The Prophet (锓�) said to her: Do not cut severely as that is better for a woman and more desirable for a husband." (Chapter: Regarding circumcision; Sunan Abu Dawud 41:5251)”
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“Circumcision is a law for men and a preservation of honor for women." (Ahmad Ibn Hanbal 5:75; Abu Dawud, Adab 167)”
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“Circumcision is obligatory (for every male and female) by cutting off the piece of skin on the glans of the penis of the male, but circumcision of the female is by cutting out the clitoris (this is called Hufaad).”
― Reliance of the Traveller: The Classic Manual of Islamic Sacred Law Umdat Al-Salik
― Reliance of the Traveller: The Classic Manual of Islamic Sacred Law Umdat Al-Salik
“Circumcision is one of the Sunnahs of the fitrah, and it is for both males and females, except that is it obligatory for males and Sunnah and good in the case of women.”
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“A woman used to perform circumcision in Medina. The Prophet (peace be upon him) said to her: Do not cut severely as that is better for a woman and more desirable for a husband. Sunan Abu Dawud 41:5251”
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“Abuse thrives in secrecy, whereas out in the open it wilts and dies. The more we can bring abuse of any kind out into the world, where we can examine it and talk about it, the more likely we are to see the back of it.”
― Cut: One Woman's Fight Against FGM in Britain Today
― Cut: One Woman's Fight Against FGM in Britain Today

“The moment you lose your trust in the people who are meant to protect you, you lose more than a part of your body”
― Through Tragedy and Triumph: A Life Well Traveled
― Through Tragedy and Triumph: A Life Well Traveled
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