I do not think that the argument of “no health benefits” is used in contrast to male genital mutilation, since it is known that the benefits are small and still today in many countries it is done without the person’s permission, breaking their right to bodily autonomy as happens with neonatal circumcision.
Also today in many societies and cultures, male genital mutilation is given apart to the medical and health system, which influences an increase in infections and problems related to sexual health.
But I agree that repeating that mantra in a decontextualised way is harmful. The way in which I have tried to use it is to contrast it with the mutilations of intersex people, who are operated on these days in medical centres under the idea and dogma “it is for their health” when really that is a lie, there are not benefits in it.
I do not think that the argument of “no health benefits” is used in contrast to male genital mutilation, since it is known that the benefits are small and still today in many countries it is done without the person’s permission, breaking their right to bodily autonomy as happens with neonatal circumcision.
Also today in many societies and cultures, male genital mutilation is given apart to the medical and health system, which influences an increase in infections and problems related to sexual health.
But I agree that repeating that mantra in a decontextualised way is harmful. The way in which I have tried to use it is to contrast it with the mutilations of intersex people, who are operated on these days in medical centres under the idea and dogma “it is for their health” when really that is a lie, there are not benefits in it.