Male circumcision contrasted with female circumcision is a sensitive topic (no pun intended). The benefits and costs rest heavily on the culture’s perception of the traditional practices in terms of functionality, ceremony, religion, and so on. Comparatively, both male and female circumcision were initiated out of ceremonial, cultural practice.

Male circumcision originated religiously however it has proved to be beneficial in many aspects, therefor the practice is continued. Female circumcision, however, has only ever been a cultural practice without health benefits of any sort. While male’s benefit from cleaner genitals, females simply suffer an increased lack of sexual desire, identity, and risk of infection.

In the eyes of the societies that practice female circumcision, it will limit female’s sexual promiscuity and make for more virtuous, moral women. Women are outcast and treated with gross disrespect otherwise. This practice, especially in many of the countries it is performed, is incredibly dangerous, dirty, and painful.

The right to enjoy sexual intercourse in birth-given and inherent. Taking the enjoyment out of the very practice that gives life is inhumane is disgusting, and those cultures that do still practice female circumcision should at least be given the opportunity of education on the subject.