MEDICAL SECTIONS. 
No. I.—REPRODUCTION. 
I. Manners and Customs Affecting the Sexes Previous to 
Marriage. 
(a) Relating to males :— 
Is there any evidence of special physical training for sexual 
purposes before or after puberty and preparatory to marriage 
(eg., circumcision, the “ mika ” operation, i.e., artificial hypos¬ 
padias, &c.) ? Is there any minimum limit of age ? Is any 
proof of virility required ? Is promiscuous intercourse, with 
or without precautions against pregnancy, permitted before 
marriage ? If so what steps are taken to enforce the rules, 
and what punishment follows their breach ? 
(b) Relating to females :— 
Is there any special interference with the sexual organs in 
girls previous to puberty (eg., dilatation of organs, closure 
of vulva, &c.) ? Is there any minimum limit of age? Is 
connection permitted before marriage, or what steps are taken 
to ensure chastity or prevent pregnancy? 
II. Menstruation . 
At what age does menstruation usually occur ? Are there 
any special customs or superstitions connected with (i) 
ordinary ; (2) precocious ; (3) deferred menstruation ? Is 
purification practised subsequent to each menstruation ? 
