In the United States, the last recorded clitoridectomy for curing masturbation was performed in 1948--on a five year old girl. — Eve Ensler Copy Share Image
“In the nineteenth century, girls who learned to develop orgasmic capacity by masturbation were regarded as medical problems. Often they were 'treated' or 'corrected' by amputation or cautery of the clitoris or 'miniature chastity belts,' sewing the vaginal lips together… — Eve Ensler Copy Share Image
