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The practice of circumcision is thought to have originated 8,000 to 10,000 years ago in east Africa.
Circumcision became common in the United States and England in the late 19th century, because it was thought to stop boys from masturbating. At this point in time, the United States is one of the only countries in which circumcision is still a regular procedure for all newborn boys.

As for its purpose, anthropologists surmise that circumcision was first used to protect men against infection and/or irritation due to dirt or sand getting underneath the foreskin. Circumcision continues to have religious and cultural significance for people around the world, but whether or not it still offers health benefits is an issue currently under much debate.

Circumcision proponents cite increased occurrence of urinary tract infections, STDs and penile cancer in uncircumcised men, as well as phimosis (inability to extract the penis from the foreskin), as evidence for why the procedure is still medically relevant. On the "con" side, research suggests that proper hygiene can eliminate almost all problems associated with not being circumcised. Some people propose that circumcision decreases sexual sensitivity, although no valid research has been done on this subject. Also, some fear that the pain of the procedure psychologically affects the infants, although circumcision is now being done under local anesthesia.

Perhaps the strongest argument against circumcision is the possibility of mistakes and complications inherent in any surgical procedure. A recent study concluded that one in 486 circumcised infants has some sort of complication. Although most are minor, some can be significant, so, new parents should thoroughly research the subject before deciding whether or not to circumcise their child.

So to answer you question, the community is largely divided on the issue of circumcision.

Jenova

2006-06-06 03:51:24 · answer #1 · answered by Jenova 5 · 0 0

No, it is meant to reduce sexual pleasure. Circumcision actually increases sexual activity due to the sexual restlessness that results from the decreased sexual pleasure. Most of the fine touch receptors of sexual sensation in the penis are in the end-most ring of the foreskin.

The purpose of decreasing sexual pleasure is to make males more susceptible to the reward and punishment of their parents and other authorities, such that they will be more motivated to perform the burden rituals, such as homework, schoolwork, etc. .

2006-06-06 05:13:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

I think circumcision started as a religious custom with Jewish people and now it's done because the medical society deems it more healthy for men and their sex partners.

2006-06-06 03:50:13 · answer #3 · answered by daljack -a girl 7 · 0 0

i don't think so
its better when ur circumcised

2006-06-06 03:46:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

if so,it dont work for me

2006-06-06 12:50:26 · answer #5 · answered by wetcrotchboots 2 · 0 0

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