do guys need to be circumcised?

Question

i want to know the advantages and disadvantages of circumcised and uncircumcised men.

Answer 1

well im circumsized but the only way it helps is that i "last" longer but i dont think that all of those reasons are true.
give the best asnwer to trebla 5 he did his research

Answer 2

No, guys don't have to be circumcised unless medically warranted, which is rare. How to answer the rest of your questions in an abridged way . . . probably impossible. Here goes:

Foreskin advantages
1. Protects the glans (head) of the penis, thereby keeping it more sensitive.
2. Inner foreskin is full of nerves, thereby increasing sensation and sensitivity.
3. Allows enough skin upon erection so that it isn't painful.
4. Frenulum also has lots of nerves, furthering the sensation.

Foreskin disadvantages
1. Phimosis, where the foreskin is too tight to be retracted (non-surgical alternatives exist, just as effective).
2. Paraphimosis, where once retracted, the foreskin gets stuck behind the glans (non-surgical alternatives exist, just as effective).
3. Sometimes penis is too sensitive; depends on the person, and a lot of it is psychological.
4. It's easier to get irritated (but it's supposed to be sensitive - a double-edged sword there).
5. Sometimes frenulum is too short, limiting retraction of foreskin.

Foreskin myths debunked
1. The foreskin is NOT dirty (only as dirty as its owner).
2. The foreskin is NOT hard to keep clean.
3. In vast majority of cases, a person will NOT need to circumcised later if not circumcised.
4. The foreskin is NOT significantly more prone to infections or diseases.

Circumcision advantages
1. Eliminates possibility of phimosis and paraphimosis.
2. Decreases irritation as things become less sensitive (a double-edged sword there as well).
3. Often removes frenulum, eliminating problems it may pose.
4. Decreases UTIs (urinary tract infections) in infants.

Circumcision disadvantages
1. Reduces sensation and sensitivity (at least from a purely physiological point-of-view).
2. Can remove too much skin, making erections painful.
3. Infant circumcisions, if not taken care of properly, can lead to skin bridges where parts of the inner foreskin/scar region will fuse with glans. This can pose hygiene problems.
4. Has a 1-10% complication rate with the majority being excessive bleeding or local INFECTION (thus pretty much negating the decreased UTI benefit). Extremely rare complications include gangrene, complete amputation, and death.
5. Can remove all of the inner foreskin and frenulum, which is one of the MOST sensitive parts.
6. Infant circumcision is performed against the person's will, which shouldn't be right.

So basically, circumcision can eliminate the possbilities of certain conditions (as removal of anything will remove the possibility of something potentially going wrong); however, it can create problems of its own. A foreskin rarely poses a problem for its owner, but when it does it gets blown totally out-of-proportion and become severely maligned. The ironic thing is that the problems circumcision creates often balances out against the problems it's supposed to prevent, so in the end the person is rarely better off.

Honestly, why remove something that's perfectly healthy and normal and probably won't cause problems, to be sure it won't cause those problems but create problems because you remove it? So, here's your choice. Keep something that you're born with that'll rarely (if ever) be a problem with the added bonus of more sensation. Or, have it removed so all potential problems it causes are eliminated, decreased sensation, and a potential for new problems from the procedure. I choose the former.

Answer 3

It's more difficult for men to keep their heads cleaner as the get older. Some older men have had to be circumcised when they have become older because the heads of their penis have swell en to the point that the were unable to piss. It is very painfull on them as you try to clean them when they get to this point so that you can medicate the infection. I have had to help do this procedure before. But in the long run its the males choice unless he's a baby then the parents make that choice. If I had a son I would have him circumcised because I have seen what can happen to them.

Answer 4

sh1t - you got more than you bargained for with the first answer. I think there are some isolated cases where circumcision is necessary for medical reasons. apart from that its religious. The hygene issue is a myth - if you don`t wash it, it will get dirty whatever its shape.
Incidently - why is it that male circumcision is tolerated (even promoted) yet female circumcision is not. I think they are both forms of mutilation

Answer 5

Well, "whole feelin"'s answer certainly gave you all the arguments for "no." On the "yes" side, some people do it for religious reasons and some people like it because it makes the head of the penis easier to keep clean. And a lot of people have done it simply because it was the way preferred by the society of the time.

Answer 6

My sons are circumcised mainly to help with hygiene.

Answer 7

circumcised are easier to clean
I am glad my parents had it done

Answer 8

NO and here's 20 good reasons against the circumcision!

Foreskin advantage.
1. Full penis length and circumference. The "prepuce" (foreskin) constitutes 50% or more of the skin system of the penis. If unfolded and spread flat, the average adult foreskin measures 60-90 square centimeters (10-14 square inches), or about the size of an index card. The foreskin creates a visible longer penis, especially when the foreskin extends beyond the head of the penis. Also, the double-layered tissue of the foreskin engorges with blood during erection and creates a visibly and sensually thicker shaft and glans.When the engorged foreskin retracts behind the coronal ridge of the glans, it often creates a wider and more pronounced "ridge" that many partners find especially stimulating during penetrative intercourse. The circumcised penis appears truncated and thinner than a full-sized intact penis.

2. Protection. The sleeve of tissue known as the foreskin normally covers the glans and protects it from abrasion, drying, callusing (keratinization), and environmental contaminants. The glans is intended by nature to be a protected internal organ, like the female clitoris. The effect of an exposed glans and resulting keratinization on human sexual response has never been studied. Increasing reports by circumcised men indicate that keratinization causes a loss of sexual sensation, pleasure and fulfillment.

3. Ridged bands. The inner foreskin contains bands of densely innervated, sexually responsive tissue. They constitute a primary erogenous zone of the human penis and are important for realizing the fullness and intensity of sexual response.

4. Gliding action. The foreskin is the only moving part of the penis. During any sexual activity, the foreskin and glans work in unison; their mutual interaction creates a complete sexual response. In heterosexual intercourse, the non-abrasive gliding of the penis in and out of itself within the vagina facilitates smooth and pleasurable intercourse for both partners. Without this gliding action, the corona of the circumcised penis can function as a one-way valve, dragging vaginal lubricants out into the drying air and making artificial lubricants essential for non-painful intercourse.

5. Specialized sensory tissue. In addition to the "ridged bands" mentioned above, thousands of coiled fine-touch receptors (Meissner’s corpuscles) constitute the most important sensory component of the penis. The foreskin contains branches of the dorsal nerve and between 10,000 and 20,000 specialized erotogenic nerve endings of several types, which are capable of sensing slight motion and stretch, subtle changes in temperature, and fine gradations in texture.

6. The frenulum. This is a highly nerve-laden web of tissue that tethers the inner foreskin to the underside of the glans. It is similar to the frenula found under the tongue, the upper lip and the clitoral hood (female foreskin). For many intact men, the penile frenulum is a male "G-spot" that is highly pleasurable when repeatedly stretched and relaxed during sexual activity. Depending on the surgical method used, the frenulum is partially to completely destroyed by circumcision.

7. Proper blood flow. The foreskin contains several feet of blood vessels, including the frenular artery and branches of the dorsal artery. The loss of this rich vascularization interrupts normal blood flow to the shaft and glans of the penis, damaging the natural function of the penis and altering its development.

8. Immunological defense. The soft mucosa of the inner foreskin produces plasma cells, which secrete immunoglobulin antibodies, and antibacterial and antiviral proteins, such as the pathogen-killing enzyme called lysozyme. All of the human mucosa (the linings of the mouth, eyelids, vagina, foreskin and an.us) are the body's first line of defense against disease. This benefit of the foreskin could be one possible explanation why intact men are at lower risk of chlamydia and other sexually transmitted diseases.

9. Langerhans cells. These specialized epithelial cells are a component of the immune system and may play a role in protecting the penis from sexually transmitted infections such as HIV (AIDS).

10. Proper lymph flow. The foreskin contains lymphatic vessels, which are necessary for proper lymph flow and immunological functioning.

11. Estrogen receptors. The foreskin contains estrogen receptors, whose purpose is not yet fully understood and needs further study.

12. Apocrine glands. These glands produce pheromones, nature’s invisible yet compelling signals to potential sexual partners. The effect of their absence on human sexual behavior has never been studied.

13. Sebaceous glands. The oils produced by these glands lubricate and moisturize the foreskin and glans, so that the two structures function together smoothly.

14. Dartos fascia. This is a smooth muscle sheath that underlies the scrotum, the entire penis and the tip of the foreskin. It is necessary for proper temperature regulation of the genitals (causing these structures to elongate in the heat and shrink in the cold). Approximately half of the Dartos fascia is destroyed by circumcision.

15. Natural texture and coloration of the glans. In the intact penis, the glans normally appears moist, shiney, and pinkish-red to dark purple. These visual cues often attract and excite a sexual partner. The glans of a circumcised penis is dry, rough and often light pink to bluish-gray in color.

16. Zero risk of serious infection or surgical injury. Unfortunate boys who suffer botched circumcisions lose part or all of their penis from surgical mishap or subsequent infection. They are often "sexually reassigned" by castration and "transgender surgery." They are relegated to a life of hormone therapy and are compelled to live their lives as pseudo-females, the success of which has never been fully assessed.

17. Zero risk of death from surgery. Every year boy die from the complications of circumcision, a fact that the American circumcision industry ignores, obscures, or downplays.

18. Zero risk of delayed or diminished maternal bonding. Circumcision, even if anesthesia is used, causes unavoidable operative trauma and post-operative pain that has been shown to disrupt bonding with the mother, which in turn interferes with the first developmental task of every human, that of trust (trust in human contact, in personal safety, etc).

19. Electromagnetic "cross-communication." Anecdotal reports suggest that, without the mucosa of its foreskin, the penis lacks the capacity for the subtle electromagentic energy transfer that occurs during contact between two mucous membranes (the vaginal walls and the exposed inner lining of the foreskin). Such contact contributes to the full experience of sexual pleasure. These reports deserve further scientific study.

20. The foreskin is necessary for optimal health and well-being of the male, as well as contributing to fulfillment in his sexual relationships

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