A Study on Sexual Satisfaction of Circumcised Women
Findings and Challenges
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 19543116 |
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| Authors | Shahla Shafaati Laleh (0000-0002-4546-0508, Islamic Azad University of Urmia), Farzaneh Soltani (0000-0002-5407-6858, Hamedan University of Medical Sciences), Aysu Yıldız Karaahmet (0000-0003-1134-9016, Biruni University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 37 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 601-611 |
| Publication date | 2025-10-02 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Sexual Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1931-7611 • E-ISSN: 1931-762X |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/19317611.2025.2527061 |
| PMID | 41641062 |
| OpenAlex | W4411802875 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 31 |
Background Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) is a widespread cultural practice that has significant implications for women’s sexual health and well-being. Despite its prevalence, research on the effects of FGM/C on sexual satisfaction remains limited and often contradictory. This study aimed to compare the sexual satisfaction of circumcised and uncircumcised women in the Kurdish population of Iran.Methods A cross-sectional case-control study was conducted in 2024 involving 300 circumcised and 300 uncircumcised married women visiting health centers in Mahabad, Iran. Participants completed a demographic questionnaire and the Sexual Satisfaction Scale for Women (SSSW), which assesses various components of sexual satisfaction. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics, including independent t-tests and chi-square tests.Results The findings revealed that circumcised women had significantly lower sexual satisfaction scores (mean score: 111.99 ± 25.02) compared to uncircumcised women (mean score: 120.96 ± 23.63), with significant differences across all components of the sexual satisfaction scale. Multiple linear regression analysis indicated that, among circumcised women, age (β = −0.25, p = 0.002), spouse’s age (β = −0.22, p = 0.005), duration of marriage (β = −0.21, p = 0.006), and number of children (β = −0.14, p = 0.042) were significant negative predictors of sexual satisfaction. In contrast, among uncircumcised women, none of the demographic predictors reached statistical significance.Conclusion This study highlights the adverse effects of FGM/C on women’s sexual satisfaction, emphasizing the need for increased awareness and intervention strategies to address this public health issue. Further research is essential to explore the broader implications of FGM/C on women’s health and relationships
Clinical Psychology · Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting Issues · Genital Health and Disease · Medicine · Psychology · Sexual function and dysfunction studies
Development and Validation of a Five-Factor Sexual Satisfaction and Distress Scale for Women
Does Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) Affect Women’s Sexual Functioning? A Systematic Review of the Sexual Consequences of FGM/C
The comparison of sexual function in women with or without experience of female genital circumcision
The psychological and social impact of female genital mutilation
A short‐form scale to measure sexual discord in dyadic relationships
Female Sexual Satisfaction and Sexual Identity
Female Genital Mutilation and Age at Marriage
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