“Hymen Fatwa”

There is a lot to ponder in this article about the approval of reconstructive hyman surgery by a high ranking Egyptian religious figure that appeared in the Daily Star Egypt. On the one hand, it’s hard not to cheer a statement like: “Any man who is concerned about his prospective wife’s hymen should first provide a proof that he himself is virgin.” On the other hand, endorsing and encouraging the practice of reconstructive hyman surgery seems deeply problematic. One more enthusiastic reaction can be read here.