Psychosocial and sexual aspects of female circumcision

Sexual behavior is a result of interaction of biology and psychology. Sexual excitement of the female can be triggered by stimulation of erotogenic areas; part of which is the clitoris. Female circumcision is done to minimize sexual desire and to preserve virginity. This procedure can lead to psycho...

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Main Author: S. Abdel-Azim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2013-09-01
Series:African Journal of Urology
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1110570413000246