Note: I strongly disagree with the practice of cutting away parts of the female genitalia to reduce or eliminate sexual enjoyment. However, I am an advocate of consensual circumcision (cutting around and removing the prepuce to fully and permanently expose the glans penis in males and the glans clitoris in females. I myself chose to undergo this surgery and it has enriched my sex-life considerably.

PENA'S STORY: Part 2: The Offer

Francisco and Alicia owned a large mansion on the hill overlooking Manila Bay. We shared an excellent dinner of lobster washed down with an amber colored wine that had a resiny tang. Francisco excused himself and left the dining room. My eyes met Alicia's. An incredible feeling of peace and joy flowed through me as her gaze deepened. My nipples began to tingle and I felt a soft throbbing between my legs.

Alicia asked me if I had heard any stories about local “secret societies”. I had not. She explained that being a member of such a society was an essential part of doing business. In fact, most local politicians, bankers, lawyers and judges were members of one. It was often impossible to advance unless one was a member. I asked her if I would have to join such a society if I wanted to succeed. She nodded. I asked how one went about becoming a member. She smiled and told me that I was here for that very reason. Alicia then revealed to me that she was a senior member of the local society. She warned me that in order to join, a candidate must undergo a series of tests and rituals, some of which were unpleasant. She asked me if I wanted to proceed. I told her I was.

Alicia led me by the hand down into the basement. She produced a golden key from between her breasts and unlocked a green door. We entered. The door closed silently behind us and I found myself in total darkness. Alica took my hand once more and guided me forwards. There was a wonderful musky smell in the air and I breathed deeply and savored it. Alicia was standing behind me and bid me stand still. I did so and felt my hands being raised. “Relax!” whispered Alicia. I felt my hands being attached to a loop that reached up above me in the darkness. I felt Alica's breath on my neck and surrendered my hands to her. Alicia reached from behind and I felt my dress being slowly unbuttoned. Again that tingling between my legs, this time accompanied by wetness. I was soon completely naked. Alicia began to chant, drawing circles around my breasts with her fingertips as she did so. The words kept coming and I fell into a deep dreamlike state. Some time later I found myself lying on my back on a soft couch. I was still naked. Alicia was standing at the foot of the couch wearing a loose white robe. She noticed my movement and smiled at me. She began a soft chant and unfastened the cord holding her robe in place. It slid to the ground. My eyes were riveted to her pubic mound. It was totally free of hair and her slightly parted outer labia glistened. I felt wetness forming between my own legs as I gazed at her. Alicia told me to stand, place my hands on my head and approach her. I did so. Alicia gently pressed down on my shoulders and I knew that I must kneel before her. I did so. Her bare mound brushed against my face and the smell of musk became stronger. My tongue sought out the dimple at the top of alicia's labia and began a slow downward journey. Alicia sighed. I delved deeper. My taste buds encountered a tangy sweetness that bid me explore deeper. Finally, Alicia pushed my head away. She spread her labia wide and her clitoris stood out like a pearl. Then it hit me. She had no inner lips! Her clit had no hood! Alicia chuckled to herself. She sat down on the couch and beckoned me to sit beside her.

Freeing the Soul

I already knew that most Filipino tribes required their men to be circumcised. During the Tuli ritual they simply slit the foreskin on a wooden peg and tied the loose tissue behind. It defined a transition from boy to man and boys who were not circumcised were often ridiculed.

Alicia told me that even before Christian times, circumcision was part of Filipino culture, a ritual unbinding, an uncasing of the glans. Some of the ancient religions believed that a “soul “resided deep within the glans of the penis and the clitoris. The soul expressed its contentment by offering intense pleasure, the sensation we know of as orgasm!

The Spanish invaded the islands and forced the people to become Catholics. There was a blending of Catholic and Pagan practices. Pagan religions went “underground' and became Secret societies. Rituals to free the glans continued to be performed in secret as part of religious ritual. Alicia told me that members of her own society, both male and female, had to undergo this ritual in order to free the glans from its outer covering,. The frenulum and inner labia were considered unclean and were removed along with the prepuce. Alicia once again spread her outer labia and urged me to take a closer look. I did so and found myself appreciating the result. I wondered what it would be like to have my own inner labia and clitoral hood removed. To be honest I found the idea quite exciting.

Alicia went on to tell me that Jesuit practices had been incorporated into her society. There was no 'Inquisition' as such but each member was expected to attend an occasional “Rite of Primal Release, a deep confession-like ceremony that involved psychotherapeutic techniques rather than torture. I asked Alicia how she had become involved in the society. She told me she had been approached at her own law school graduation by a local Society representative. She had undergone the same ritual that I had just experienced. She was then offered the choice of membership and a good law position, or could go her own way. If she chose membership she would have to undergo the ritual too! There would be no backing out. She had agreed to the terms and signed a contract. It was clear that I too was about to be offered membership of the society.

part 3 to follow...
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