Feminists For Choice

While doing research on the Sande, a secret society of women in Africa dating back to at least the 1600s, I came across something interesting – the idea that the practice of clitoridectomy could be a source of female bonding and empowerment. Clitoridectomy is the surgical removal of the clitoris and sometimes parts of the [...]

Conservative Egyptian Lawmakers have called for an immediate ban on imports of Chinese ‘artificial virginity’ kits. A radio talk host in Egypt broadcasted an arabic translation of a Chinese advertisement for the Artificial Virginity Hymen, opening the floodgates for fear and increased paranoia about women’s sexuality. The Artificial Virginity Hymen kit is distributed by a [...]