Reply #29: While I am against male circumcision [View All]

[nodehopper]

it is NOT equivalent to female circumcision.

Male circumcision is a procedure that is performed on an unconsenting child, and is thus deeply problematic, but the worst thing that happens as a result of the removal of the foreskin is decreased sensitivity. Orgasm or sexual activity is not impeded by it, nor are any normal functions performed by the penis.

Female circumcision ranges from excising the clitoris to cutting off and scraping away all labia majora and minora, and then re-sowing the woman up, leaving an opening tiny enough that urinating takes up to 30 minutes and menstural blood festers, creating infections. Sexual intercourse is painful, normal functions are basically impossible and childbirth often results in deformed children or death.

You cannot compare the two.