It is not about sex. The practice started way back when and the reasons for it are limited by the lack of knowledge that the region has about the science of the human body. A female will be more apt to be married off (which is the main goal) if she has the procedure.
* psychosexual reasons: reduction or elimination of the sensitive tissue of the outer genitalia, particularly the clitoris, in order to attenuate sexual desire in the female, maintain chastity and virginity before marriage and fidelity during marriage, and increase male sexual pleasure;
* sociological reasons: identification with the cultural heritage, initiation of girls into womanhood, social integration and the main...

It is not about sex. The practice started way back when and the reasons for it are limited by the lack of knowledge that the region has about the science of the human body. A female will be more apt to be married off (which is the main goal) if she has the procedure.
* psychosexual reasons: reduction or elimination of the sensitive tissue of the outer genitalia, particularly the clitoris, in order to attenuate sexual desire in the female, maintain chastity and virginity before marriage and fidelity during marriage, and increase male sexual pleasure;
* sociological reasons: identification with the cultural heritage, initiation of girls into womanhood, social integration and the maintenance of social cohesion;
* hygiene and aesthetic reasons: the external female genitalia are considered dirty and unsightly and are to be removed to promote hygiene and provide aesthetic appeal;
* myths: enhancement of fertility and promotion of child survival;
* religious reasons: Some Muslim communities, however, practice FGM in the belief that it is demanded by the Islamic faith. The practice, however, predates Islam.
It is terribly sad though.