http://www.tressugar.com Smart. Sexy. Fun. en http://www.tressugar.com/2171617 <a href="http://www.tressugar.com/2171617"><img width=160 height=107 src='http://media.onsugar.com/files/upl1/1/12981/42_2008/underwear.large.jpg'></div></a><p><span class="inline left"></span>I really wish I'd paid more attention in my sex ed class when the teacher taught us all the science-y facts about our lady business. There's so much to know, and being that it's such an important part of your body, take this quiz for a little brush-up.</p> <p><a href="http://www.gettyimages.com" target="_blank">Source</a></p> <span class='take_the_quiz call_to_action'><a href="/2171617">Take the quiz</a></span> http://www.tressugar.com/2171617#comment Love and Sex Vagina Sex Facts Dear Quiz dear exam reproductive organs uterus Female Reproductive System Thu, 16 Oct 2008 07:00:00 -0700 DearSugar http://www.tressugar.com/2171617 http://www.tressugar.com/361845 <a href="http://www.tressugar.com/361845"><img width=160 height=120 src='http://media.onsugar.com/files/users/1/12981/27_2007/waris-dirie1.large.jpg'></div></a><p>I was reading an article today about a 12 year old girl in Egypt who died during a $9 female circumcision procedure at an illegal clinic. It's believed that an overdose of anesthesia was the cause, but her death has sparked government and health officials to <a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19510447/" target="_blank">ban female circumcision</a>, or genital mutilation. It is now "prohibited for doctors, nurses or any other person to carry out any cut of, flattening or modification of any natural part of the female reproductive system, either in government hospitals, non-government hospitals or any other places."</p> <p><span class="inline left"></span>Female genital mutilation usually involves the removal of the entire clitoris which the Muslims and Christians who practice this believe, feel it tames a girl's sexual desire and maintains her honor. </p> <p>A 2003 survey by UNICEF showed that 97% of married women have undergone this procedure and that as many as 50.3% were circumcised as early as 10 years old. Many parents believe circumcision is the only way to protect their daughters virginity before they marry.</p> <p>Opponents of female circumcision believe that it's harmful to women, that they can bleed to death, suffer chronic urinary infections, and have life-threatening complications during childbirth as a result of the procedure. </p> <p>I'm sure all women reading this will cringe and agree that female circumcision is all about taking the pleasure of sex away from women. I see it as a crime against women, but what about the popularity of <a href="/327108" >male circumcision</a> in the U.S.? Is it the same thing? Would people in Egypt think we are committing a crime against men? What do you think?</p> <p><a href="http://unknownpoets.blogs.sapo.pt/arquivo/waris%20dirie1.jpg" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.tressugar.com/361845#comment Love and Sex circumcision clitoris female genital mutilation Tue, 03 Jul 2007 11:00:00 -0700 DearSugar http://www.tressugar.com/361845