Thinking About Circumcision

[Septik]

I'm getting circumcised myself in three days due to medical reasons. If you hang around for a little while I can give a first-hand account of exactly what it's like at 33 years old.

Its like getting your ear pierced.. by the devil... with a needle made of angry africanized bees that each have their own needle covered with even smaller, angrier bees.

You should find yourself some saltpeter cause that morning wood IS THE WORST.

Actually saltpeter is just a myth. The real drug is called ketoconazole or something.

[Frozenbeef]

im male and im thinking about circumcisiom because i think it would be more convenient and better for hygiene. why are people against this ? is there something i dont know ?

Because it's less convenient and not better for Hygiene. That's the reason people are against it.

[vindicatorx]

There's nothing wrong with circumcision as long as you make the decision yourself and not your parents from birth. If you want to do it then that's your choice and that should not be anyones business.

this is a load of bullshit. I'm glad I'm circumcised why the hell would I want to do it when I'm an adult. My parents both work in the medical field they felt there were advantages based on their knowledge at that time I'm glad they did. This kids choice bullshit is laughable at best, your parents are responsible for making choices for you when you are a child and you are unable to do so. I mean I'm glad they also opted to have me immunized as well.

[Karamaru]

Was done as a baby as per tradition dunno so used to it now cant really imagine it otherwise to be honest.

[Jotaux]

this is a load of bullshit. I'm glad I'm circumcised why the hell would I want to do it when I'm an adult. My parents both work in the medical field they felt there were advantages based on their knowledge at that time I'm glad they did. This kids choice bullshit is laughable at best, your parents are responsible for making choices for you when you are a child and you are unable to do so. I mean I'm glad they also opted to have me immunized as well.

Somehow I don't think immunization is equivalent to genital mutilation.

[Milch]

http://www.independent.co.uk/life-st...-a6986316.html

No need to shit over every opinion you disagree with.
Circumcised or not. it is a subjective opinion. Some people may feel less. some people may feel more sexual pleasure. most unaffected.

I found more interesting reads in the comments section of that article...

http://www.cirp.org/pages/anat/

"Effects of penile reduction surgery (circumcision) on sexual intercourse

Although still pleasurable for the man, intercourse without the participation of the prepuce lacks the gliding mechanism. The only source of stimulation is the glans rubbing against the wall of the vagina. The sensations from the specialised receptors of the frenar band, frenulum and inner foreskin layer are missing.

"With intravaginal containment of the normal penis, the male's mobile sheath is placed within the woman's vaginal sheath. It is impossible to imagine a better mechanical arrangement for non-abrasive stimulation of the male and female genitalia than this slick 'sheath within a sheath.' Circumcision destroys this one sheath within a sheath . . . I would hazard a guess, that dyspareunia [painful intercourse] is more common in the women whose husband is circumcised . . . one would be foolish to discount the circumcised male's immobile penile skin sheath as an ancillary item contributing to vaginal, abrasive discomfort . . . The male with a penis already moderately obtunded by circumcision may be less apt to use a condom, which he feels may further decrease his genital sensitivity . . . because most American males lack a facile prepuce, the period of foreplay and dalliance may be abbreviated in the rush to the intra-vaginal method of penile stimulation. Both these factors conceivably could be of significance in increasing the rate of venereal disease, including AIDS . . . "

If the surgery was performed on an infant, by adulthood a relatively thick keratin layer will have formed on the normally skinless mucosal surface of the glans, which further reduces the stimulation. If the circumcision was performed as an adult, the keratin layer will form, and the sensitivity of the glans will gradually be reduced over time."

[Seramore]

"for hygiene reasons"

LOL. It's only a hygienic issue if you're fucking gross and don't take care of your own body, which at that point why are you even worried about chopping off your foreskin when you should be worrying about keeping your entire body clean?

this is a load of bullshit. I'm glad I'm circumcised why the hell would I want to do it when I'm an adult. My parents both work in the medical field they felt there were advantages based on their knowledge at that time I'm glad they did. This kids choice bullshit is laughable at best, your parents are responsible for making choices for you when you are a child and you are unable to do so. I mean I'm glad they also opted to have me immunized as well.

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not surprised by this kind of response one bit

[Rotted]

im male and im thinking about circumcisiom because i think it would be more convenient and better for hygiene. why are people against this ? is there something i dont know ?

Sensitivity, crusts over as dry skin I believe, (could be wrong), I also believe doctors advise against it if you don't need it.

When I was young, I thought about it as well, mainly because of two reasons.

A) I read that a piece of skin on the underside should break when you first erm play. Mine never did,
B) dead tight forskin.

Won't lie one night I got a bit tipsy and managed to pull it down all the way over the head, it was a tad sore the next day, but never had a problem since. My first time for sex, I was so nervous I had to tell the girl "Look, it doesn't pull down all the way it has to be gentle" she giggled and within 5 seconds she had it down pain free, never looked back, never been worried (good 4-5 years ago for the record).

If your reasons are anything similar, don't rush, don't panic, you can see medical advice they'll probably give you "stretching" excercises. Hygiene wise, I think that's down to the individual tbh, I, myself pull the little fella back every morning and have a clean, without soap. I have my girlfriends (literally friends that are girls) that im close to, and loads of them say they've had horrendous experiences with blokes not keeping tidy. I mean its easy enough to do, I don't see why people make a fuss.

Probably a tad to much personal info there xD

[Milch]

So if you dig up the actual study they say in the results that:

"The foreskin of intact men was more sensitive to tactile stimulation than the other penile sites"

And the conclusion only addresses that the foreskin is not the most sensitive part. Does not mean it does not provide any sensitivity, just means there is extra sensitivity there.

Which is why people should do a bit more research than following the first headline they see if they have serious questions about this.

[Independent voter]

This guy makes foreskin restorers. There's a whole subreddit about restoring your foreskin

https://www.reddit.com/r/foreskin_restoration/

[Milch]

This guy makes foreskin restorers. There's a whole subreddit about restoring your foreskin

https://www.reddit.com/r/foreskin_restoration/

Ya, lol, I mentioned these devices earlier. There are guys who wear these throughout the day to try and restore some foreskin.

[vindicatorx]

"for hygiene reasons"


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not surprised by this kind of response one bit

I guess anime watchers have common sense? I see your sig and I guess it makes sense you like a shitty football team? I'm sorry if my parents who dedicated years to gaining medical knowledge used it to have me circumcised and you, who I assume has no formal medical knowledge can't grasp that there are medical benefits even if they are limited. But right, I'm the fucking dumbass because i watch anime right?

[Greevir]

I was mutilated at 13. THIRTEEN!!! You know how horny boys get at 13? It was hell.

[Milch]

I'm sorry if my parents who dedicated years to gaining medical knowledge used it to have me circumcised and you, who I assume has no formal medical knowledge can't grasp that there are medical benefits even if they are limited.

And all the other medical professionals who have alternative opinions of it?

"From its original roots in anti-masturbation hysteria, circumcision continues in English-speaking western countries (the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand) because of mistaken beliefs and unfounded fears about hygiene, disease, appearance and sexuality, and denial of the pain of infant circumcision. Please see the article Circumcision: A Medical or a Human Rights Issue? by Marilyn Fayre

http://www.cirp.org/library/ethics/milos-macris/"

[Seramore]

I guess anime watchers have common sense? I see your sig and I guess it makes sense you like a shitty football team? I'm sorry if my parents who dedicated years to gaining medical knowledge used it to have me circumcised and you, who I assume has no formal medical knowledge can't grasp that there are medical benefits even if they are limited. But right, I'm the fucking dumbass because i watch anime right?

if by common sense you mean mostly false beliefs about medical reasons and hygiene, sure.

[vindicatorx]

And all the other medical professionals who have alternative opinions of it?

"From its original roots in anti-masturbation hysteria, circumcision continues in English-speaking western countries (the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand) because of mistaken beliefs and unfounded fears about hygiene, disease, appearance and sexuality, and denial of the pain of infant circumcision. Please see the article Circumcision: A Medical or a Human Rights Issue? by Marilyn Fayre

http://www.cirp.org/library/ethics/milos-macris/"

Hate to break this to you I wasn't born yesterday bud. You guys love to quote recent findings which would apply if maybe I wasn't 35. When I was born they thought the benefits were there. You still lower your chances at picking up certain STD's and etc. so still not seeing a downside.

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if by common sense you mean mostly false beliefs about medical reasons and hygiene, sure.

compared to your non existent knowledge then yes.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) says the benefits of circumcision outweigh the risks. However, the AAP doesn't recommend routine circumcision for all male newborns. The AAP leaves the circumcision decision up to parents — and supports use of anesthetics for infants who have the procedure.

Circumcision might have various health benefits, including:

Easier hygiene. Circumcision makes it simpler to wash the penis. Washing beneath the foreskin of an uncircumcised penis is generally easy, however.
Decreased risk of urinary tract infections. The overall risk of urinary tract infections in males is low, but these infections are more common in uncircumcised males. Severe infections early in life can lead to kidney problems later on.
Decreased risk of sexually transmitted infections. Circumcised men might have a lower risk of certain sexually transmitted infections, including HIV. Still, safe sexual practices remain essential.
Prevention of penile problems. Occasionally, the foreskin on an uncircumcised penis can be difficult or impossible to retract (phimosis). This can lead to inflammation of the foreskin or head of the penis.
Decreased risk of penile cancer. Although cancer of the penis is rare, it's less common in circumcised men. In addition, cervical cancer is less common in the female sexual partners of circumcised men.

I'll take their advice over yours anyday

[Zomis]

I think an uncut penis is gross, so go for it.

[Bapestar]

this is a load of bullshit. I'm glad I'm circumcised why the hell would I want to do it when I'm an adult. My parents both work in the medical field they felt there were advantages based on their knowledge at that time I'm glad they did. This kids choice bullshit is laughable at best, your parents are responsible for making choices for you when you are a child and you are unable to do so. I mean I'm glad they also opted to have me immunized as well.

Thank you. These anti circumcision people, are just as bad as obnoxious vegans. And to you guys saying the hygiene reasoning is utter bs, it's not.
http://thecircumcisiondecision.com/smegma/

[Deleted]

We can keep throwing studies back and fourth all the time. But then again I already said circumcision is subjective. conflicting studies make this a subjective issue.

There is no discussion anymore. 2007 they managed to find nerve endings that react to sensitive touch in the foreskin, WHO changed their stance as well. You have neurons and glands as well.

The boat has already sailed on sensitive or not.

[Milch]

Thank you. These anti circumcision people, are just as bad as obnoxious vegans. And to you guys saying the hygiene reasoning is utter bs, it's not.
http://thecircumcisiondecision.com/smegma/

From your own article there:

"Circumcision doesn’t always eliminate smegma. Nor does it eliminate the need for good genital hygiene. And it’s relatively simple to use good genital hygiene to keep the smegma away."

This natural lubricant is a hygiene issue if you don't properly clean? Who would have thunk it! What do we do! Chop it off! What if I do not want to properly wipe and wash my ass too?