Suggested pic: To be sent by the author herein copiedOne could almost feel the intensity of her emotions as Osarieme Oziegbe, 28, told the story of her birth and recalled the ugly consequences of the removal of her clitoris by a nurse in Benin City, Nigeria, as narrated to her by her mother.
“There were times when I had young men getting close to me and seeking intimacy, but honestly, the urge wasn’t there. I never felt anything; my first sexual experience wasn’t fun. I always asked myself why people refer to sex as one of the best feelings in the world. I didn’t get the excitement, I understood that it wasn’t any of those.
Proponents believe that new babies could die if they make contact with an uncut clitoris during delivery.Some of the reasons used to justify the act of FGM in Nigeria are to ‘preserve virginity, curb promiscuity, and prevent extra-marital sex or to protect female modesty and chastity. But the big question is; does FGM really curb promiscuity?
Blessing believes being cut early influenced her choice of multiple sexual partners; as she needs multiple partners to reach orgasm.According to Mr Osifo, the former health commissioner, who now works at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital , the presence of the clitoris stimulates the woman and drives her to an early orgasm.
Obazee Imafidon, a gender advocate, explained that one of the reasons sexually active women can not stick to one sexual partner at a time is because of the lack of the stimulator , which creates an intimate bond between both parties. Others include severe bleeding and problems urinating, later cysts, infections, complications in childbirth and an increased risk of newborn deaths.
There is the argument that FGM can be considered a disability as it is a measurable impairment that interferes with a woman’s ability to use some of her body parts. They require countries including Nigeria to provide an effective framework for the protection of the rights of women and girls. This is amplified by regional instruments such as the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights, and the Protocol on the Rights of Women in Africa, 2006 .
Also speaking on the role of anti-FGM laws in protecting women and girls against any form of violation, the chairperson of the Edo State chapter of the International Federation of Female Lawyers , Violet Olumese, said significant milestones have been recorded in the implementation of policies such as the Violence Against Persons Prohibition Act over the years, including the enactment of the legislation.
Mutilation is more like mutiny
Why would they remove their clit for God's sake. Education is the most important thing, followed by money
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