Circumcision

The term circumcisionIs the foreign word for circumcision of the penis. refers to the complete or partial removal of the foreskinThe foreskin is a soft piece of skin that covers the glans of the penis. It can be pushed back and forth and should be regularly observed during intimate hygiene. of the penisPenis is another name for the penis and, together with the scrotum, is one of the external male sex organs. The penis consists of the shaft and the glans. The glans is the most sensitive part of the male body and is covered by a foreskin, u... (also known as circumcision). It can be performed for traditional/religious reasons (e.g. by Jews or Muslims), but also for hygienic, aesthetic or medical reasons (e.g. foreskin constrictionA narrowing of the foreskin is technically known as phimosis. If the foreskin cannot be pulled back over the glans without pain, it should be examined by a medical professional. A narrowing of the foreskin is either congenital or the result...). Women are also circumcised. The head and foreskin of the outer clitorisThe clitoris is an erogenous organ in women that is primarily responsible for sexual arousal and orgasm. The clitoris has often played a subordinate role in history, both in medicine and in sex education. Only recently has its importance fo... and/or parts of the inner and sometimes outer vulval lipsThe vulval lips, also known as labia, are the folds of skin in front of the vaginal opening and are part of the vulva. A distinction is made between the outer and inner vulval lips. The vulval lips look different in everyone. In some, the i... are removed. As these procedures can lead to serious health problems and restrict a woman's sense of pleasure, female circumcision is internationally regarded as a measure to suppress female sexuality and is banned in many countries. It is also referred to as female genitalThis is the medical term for sexual organs. This refers to both the internal and external sexual organs. The external genitalia penis, scrotum and testicles are referred to as male genitalia. The vulva is referred to as the female genitalia... mutilation (FGM) or female genital cutting (FGC).