Campaigns in some countries have reduced the practice, but it remains widespread in those with high rates of population growth.
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Sex Ed, One Instagram Post at a Time
Activists are using social media to do what Arab countries have failed to do: teach women about their bodies. They are aiming for nothing less than a cultural awakening.
Even the G-Spot is Named for a Man
Why do so many female body parts honor male scientists?
Indonesian Army to End So-Called Virginity Tests, Chief Says
Women in the army have been subjected for decades to a procedure that has been condemned as pseudoscientific and a violation of human rights.
A Better Way to Manage Your Period? Try the Menstrual Cup, Scientists Say
The reusable, bell-like devices unfold in the vagina to stanch menstrual flow. They are as effective as sanitary pads and tampons, according to a new analysis — and less expensive.