Cameroon: Artificial Virginity – Red Card for the White Stone

Yaoundé — In Cameroon, alum stone is reputed for ‘restoring’ a woman’s virginity, since it tightens the vagina. But not only is it a short-lived sensation, the practice can also lead to serious health risks. “The white stone does not only cleanse my vagina, it also tightens it. So much so that to my boyfriend it [...]