Skoptic syndrome – genital self-mutilation

Why would someone want to cut their own genitals off? Skoptic syndrome is a part of psychological impairments whereby the urge to cut off one's own genitals is very strong.

Gishiri cutting

Gishiri cutting is a form of genital mutilation that involves cutting down the back wall of the vagina.

FGM/cutting and genital modifications

A brief description of female genital mutilations and modifications.