Have you heard of circumcised women? I'm one of them (it was done when I was a child). I'm afraid that it'll have a great effect on my love life. That's one of the reasons why, among many, I'm a virgin. I don't want my partner to be disappointed or anything else. I'm sure that you've noticed that this is really affecting my self-esteem where sex is concerned. Please help! Reassurances would be nice (like I'm not the only one who goes through this and things aren't as bad as I may think).

Some people think that circumcision in a woman means removal of her clitoris as well as the clitoral hood, which is the skin that covers the clitoris. Removal of the clitoris is called a clitorectomy, and that probably would have a severe impact on your sex life, while removal of the hood only, which is similar to the removal of the foreskin on a male, should not. Knowing exactly what you mean would make it a lot easier to answer your question.  Because this is a delicate topic that does make you feel self-conscious, I would suggest that you have a talk with your gynecologist. Your doctor will be able to answer your questions and may provide you with the reassurance that you seek.