My husband didn't want to circumcise my son,so we didn't,Is that unusual?

Question

How many people now-a-days don't.I really wanted to and couldn't believe this was even a discusion.

Can you have it done later in life?I know that sounds painfull but I did want it done.And if I find it to be a problem I want it to be taken care of.

Answer 1

Circumcision is mutilation. Why would you want to do such a thing? There is no medically justified reason for it.

Answer 2

At this point, the medical community is pretty ambivalent
towards this issue. There is no credible repeatable evidence
that it increases the likelihood of diseases or infections - and
none that it reduces it either.

There have been some tests done with small data samples
(less than 1000 people) that have suggested that in the long
run there might be a SLIGHT advantage to circumcision, but
the sample sizes were not high enough to be credited by the
AMA as anything other than requesting more research.

There are lots of people who do not get circumcized, usually
for cultural reasons, sometimes just to avoid having a knife
near the family jewels.

Its not a big deal, either way.

If there is no medically compelling reason, I would leave it
up to the child to do when he is at the age of consent (18)
or earlier if he appears to be making his decision competently.

Answer 3

Circumcision is simply cultural. There's no medical reason to circumcise boys. Jewish people do so for religious reasons, and the practice has been protected by law in the US.

Most of the time, the child feels at least part of the pain, which is unfortunate.

Sometimes the doctor cuts off too much foreskin, which later makes erections difficult.

The resulting wound can also become infected, which is dangerous in hospitals where resistant infections are prevalent.

In my personal opinion, circumcising male children is like having a dog's tail or ears cropped for show; I prefer to leave the child alone.

Answer 4

from the nurisng literature i have been reading lately, i am reading that more and more people are opting to NOT circumcise their children...that seems to be the way more people are thinking. you would be surprised that many people opt to keep their children uncircumcised. sure, it means more cleaning for the parents to make sure the young boy doesnt get infections. sure, it increases the chance of infection since the foreskin harbors bacteria. but i think there are also alot of pros too that parents are beginning to consider. there are no risks of surgical complications if leaving the child uncircimcised. later on in life, they will experience better sexual arousal. proponents of circumcision use the argument alot of how the young boy may be teased in the locker rooms in high school about having a non-circumcised penis, which could cause some mental anguish for the young boy that they are not 'like the rest of the boys.' but this can be alleviated by having vigilant parents who instill good self esteem in the boy at a young age and make him feel like he is just as good as anyone else, and not to let people get to him mentally about things like that. so anyways to answer the question, circumcision, while still the norm, is beginning to become less common...at least from what i see.

Answer 5

No apparantly many males nowadays do not get circumcised even though circumsision is a little healthier and cleaner. But there is no problem with being uncircumsised

Most males in the US do get circumsised but in most other continents they dont e.g Australia, Europe and Asia. The main reason for it was because of religious purposes since it was a Jewish tradition

Answer 6

All boys are born intact. In fact circumcision is an outdated torture that should be abolished. It does nothing to help the function of the penis and actually loses some of the nerves in the penis. I am intact and love it and I have had no complaints From anybody I have been with. The main thing is to teach the young boys how to keep their penis clean and they will have no hygiene problems and better sex because of the extra nerve tissue

Answer 7

Perhaps your husband knows from experience that circumcision isn't necessary.

Just remember to teach your son how to properly take care of his foreskin (cleaning it regularily), and he'll be ok.
I'm uncut, and I haven't ever had problems with my foreskin.
The whole smegma issue doesn't really occur since regular showers (which I hope most people take anyways) keeps it clean.

While circumcision can be done when someone's an adult, I personally fear the idea of a sharp knife cutting off a chunk from my penis.

Answer 8

It's just a preference now a days unless you are of the Jewish Faith. Circumcision used to be said to be cleaner and prevents the accumulation of certain infections and diseases but I have heard that an uncircumcised penis if properly maintained can be just as clean and infection free. On a personal level, Uncircumcised penises are rather unattractive.

Answer 9

Well, I don't have a son, but this is what I've been told. Apparently if you don't circumise it can lead to problems, infections ect. However, I know that some people do not circumcise their children. It's a decision for both parents to make.

Answer 10

I find it really weird that he wouldn't consent to get your child circumcised. I can't speak for everyone but when my sister had her child 4 other boys were also circumcised and there was about 5 boys there not including my nephew. I would say it's pretty weird, but that'll be a problem for his wife, unless you're jewish.

Answer 11

I have heard that was on the increase lately. Personally I think it stupid not to do it.

Besides I think an uncircumcised penis is absolutely the uggliest thing! I much prefer the clean lines of a circumcised man.