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The splitting of the [[clitoral hood]]. This is often performed on women who want increased sensitivity, especially if they have a long hood which covers the [[clitoris]] and makes direct stimulation difficult.

Hood splits are often done by clamping the tissue until it becomes paper thin, and then cutting with a [[scalpel]] or surgical scissors. Sutures are not needed, though occasionally one is used at the top of the split.


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| [[Image:Hoodsplit1.jpg|Hood Split, healing|thumb]]
| [[Image:Hoodsplit2.jpg|Hood Split, fresh|thumb]]
| [[Image:Hoodsplit3.jpg|Hood split, fully healed, with regrowth|thumb]]
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== See Also ==

* [[Female Circumcision]]

[[Category: Extreme Modifications]]