This month, for our Annual Campaign #endFGMmyths, we are answering the question “Are some forms of FGM less harmful than others?”
Today, let’s talk about one of the most discussed consequences of FGM: does FGM affects sexual pleasure? And do all types of FGM affects it?
Today, let’s talk about one of the most discussed consequences of FGM: does FGM affects sexual pleasure? And do all types of FGM affects it?
The answer is not as obvious as people expect.
Every Survivor's experience is different. Even if some Survivors experience sexual difficulties, some others are happy with their sex life.
Sexual problems can affect anyone, whether they have undergone FGM or not.
Every Survivor's experience is different. Even if some Survivors experience sexual difficulties, some others are happy with their sex life.
Sexual problems can affect anyone, whether they have undergone FGM or not.
Survivors that experience sexual problems after undergoing FGM can overcome them if they have access to:
👉 Psychological support
👉 Medical support
👉 Sexological support
👉 Psychological support
👉 Medical support
👉 Sexological support
And what about the clitoris?
There are four types of FGM, but all Survivors keep most of their clitoris intact.
The clitoris is not only external and visible, but measures between 8 to 12 centimetres and extends into the body.
So, Survivors can experience pleasure because 👇
There are four types of FGM, but all Survivors keep most of their clitoris intact.
The clitoris is not only external and visible, but measures between 8 to 12 centimetres and extends into the body.
So, Survivors can experience pleasure because 👇
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