The same reasons that all sexual abuse occurs.
If you have already started looking at the resources at this point, you may have noticed that the roots of all of these practices come down to one thing: control. Whether it is a desire to control the sexuality of fellow human beings or the appearance of the body parts, it’s still about control.
For many, it is also a deeply ingrained part of economics. Some depend heavily on the continuation of such practices to pay their bills. If you are dubious about this, keep researching.
Some claim that there are medical benefits.
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