According to the United Nations and Women’s Health Organization, female circumcision is, “any partial or total removal of the female genitalia or any other injury of the female genital organs for nonmedical reasons”(womenshealth.gov). This is not commonly practiced around the world, but more in third world countries. Women practice this due to religious and/or cultural beliefs and customs. There is a high risk of diseases and pain resulting in female circumcision. Although, some people believe it makes men more attracted to them. When in reality, there is no health benefits, just risks, to do this and increases risks of infections for the female it is performed on.

Male circumcision is, “[the] surgical removal of some, or all, of the foreskin (or prepuce) from the penis” (pediatrics.aappublications.org). This is very popular all across the world on newborns, especially in the United States of America. This is not for a religious reason, but more of the belief of greater health benefits. There are many health benefits to practicing this such as, decrease the risk of penile cancer and getting urinary tracts infections. It is also performed commonly in third world countries during the teenage years and when performed on a young boy he then becomes a man. Which usually consists of cultural rituals and non-sterile typical instruments used to perform this. In this case, the risk of the man receiving infection and penile health issues increases.

Help Received: internet
https://www.womenshealth.gov/a-z-topics/female-genital-cutting
http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/130/3/e756