Female Genital Cosmetic Surgery

Camille Nurka, PhD, is a gender studies scholar living and working in Australia. She has taught as a sessional lecturer and tutor at a number of Australian universities and published widely on the politics of sexed embodiment. She is also a professional freelance copyeditor for academics in the humanities and social sciences.

“Nurka presents a rich insight to the history of female genital cosmetic surgery. To date, this book constitutes the most comprehensive and detailed account of the medicalisation of female genitalia. It should be considered an essential reference point for future works pertaining to genital fashioning.” (Alexandra James, Journal of Sociology, Issue 1-3, 2020)

• 1. Introduction.- 2. Ancient Anatomies.- 3. Galen's Nymphs.- 4. The Colonial Races Sciences.- 5. Sexual Anthropometry.- 6. Deviant Desires.- 7. Desiring Normality.- 8. DIY Sex.