circumsition.....?

Question

Is it really nessesary for me to get my son circumsized after I give birth? My husband doesnt want to but i'm not sure.. please help!

Answer 1

It is absolutely unnecessary for a baby boy to be circumcised. Circumcision is performed out of tradition, a desire for baby to look like daddy, and for reasons of cleanliness. However, with proper care, which is really not a big deal at all, an uncircumcised penis is perfectly healthy. I applaud your efforts to find out more, however,

Best of luck!

Answer 2

Circumcision began for 2 reasons.
#1 religious reasons #2 health reasons.
They've continued for 2 reasons #1 religion #2 society.
Health was a concern b/c an uncircumcized penis has 2 have the foreskin pulled back & the penis cleaned. In old times b4 baby wipes & tap water that couldn't seem be accomplished. Eventually it became more common than not. It's totally a personal choice. There's no harm either way. Not that u ever want 2 think about ur unborn son having sex but uncircumsized men typically have more sensation during sex b/c when they get an erection the foreskin draws back & the normally covered up flesh is exposed. Always being covered makes the flesh more sensitive.

Answer 3

I have 6 boys and circumcised 5 of them.

I severely regret doing it!!!

Circumcising is pure torture. They first must rip the skin away from the head and then they cut it off. Doctors use a mere Tylenol to help the baby with the pain.

All my boys were lethargic after this procedure. They hardly moved and slept a lot. I thought at the time it was because I had calm babies until I had more children and found out how much better it was when they were more alert and happy.

I also found out that the penis suffers a lot being exposed like that. The sensitivity of the head during sex is lessened if your man has been cut.

Please learn from my mistake.

Answer 4

We did not circumcise our son, even though my hubby is circumcised. We couldn't find any strong medical reason to do it. The American Academy of Pediatrics actually says that infant circumcision should NOT be a routine procedure.

The "potential problems" that circumcision hopes to solve can all be prevented by teaching the child proper hygeine and safe sex practices.

The intact penis is EASY to care for. There is NO special care for an intact infant. You SHOULD NOT try to retract the foreskin. That would be like trying to remove your fingernail! It's still attached to the head of the penis when they are babies. When the child is school aged he should be able to retract it and he just needs to rinse it with water when he bathes.

Circumcision became popular in America as a way to try to prevent masterbation! It didn't work, did it? It's continued under the shocking belief that, "we've always done it, so we should keep doing it" and a desire for "boys to look like dad."

I've got to say, I find the arguement that boys need to look like dad or "people will make fun of him in the locker room" ridiculous!

First off, what boy is gonna admit he was looking at another boy's penis in the locker room?! I think the one who was LOOKING would get most of the teasing!

Second.....kids are SMART. They know that not all people look the same, even within a family. They know that people have differnet hair colors, different eye colors, different skin colors, different heights and weights, etc. Mom and Dad have pubic hair and kids won't for a long while. Mom has breasts and it will be years before her daughters develop them. Mom and Dad may shave or Dad might wear a beard, while the kids don't shave and the son's don't have facial hair. Looking different WILL NOT confuse the child!

My 7.5 year old has never asked his dad why their penises look different as far as I know. The kids I have heard of who DID ask said something along the lines of, "WOW! Gee, Dad, thanks for not letting them do that to me!" when they found out why there was a difference.

BTW.....my son has NEVER had any kind of infections or problems from being left as God made him.

Answer 5

There are plenty of new studies that say circumcision doesn't prevent any health problems like Dr's first thought it did. But after I had my son my husband and I knew that it had to be done. Not for health reasons, but for his future girlfriends!!

But in all seriousness you should talk to your husband, and decide what's best for baby in the long run. And remember that any guy would rather be circumcised at birth rather than later on down the road..

Answer 6

Whether or not circumcision should be performed is a controversial question, especially as religious issues may be involved.

It is often said that a circumcised penis is cleaner, or easier to keep clean, than an intact penis. Smegma (a natural substance composed of dead skin cells, normal flora, and secretions containing the natural antibacterial agent lysozyme) is more likely to accumulate when the foreskin is present.

Medical grounds for circumcision that are most commonly cited are: Reduced risk of urinary tract infections (UTI); reduced risk of penile cancer; reduced risk of cervical cancer in partners; reduced risk of sexually transmitted disease (STD). There is contradictory evidence in the research literature as to whether circumcision reduces UTI, but this seems to be the strongest of all medical claims in favour of circumcision, because UTI can have serious consequences. These infections can, however, in most cases be treated by antibiotics. The frequency of UTI in US male infants is approximately 1%, but is higher for females. There is evidence that babies who are breastfed have a lower incidence of UTI.

The foreskin is easy to care for and the intact penis is easy to keep clean. The foreskin usually does not fully retract for several years and should never be forced. When the foreskin is fully retractable, boys should be taught the importance of washing underneath the foreskin every day.

Gently rinsing the genital area while bathing is sufficient. Harsh soap and excessive washing can irritate the penis, which can lead to inflammation of the glans (balanitis).

Smegma is a white waxy substance, consisting of natural secretions and shed skin cells, that may occur around the folds of the genitalia in both males and females. In the past it was feared that smegma might be carcinogenic (and this fear was used as a justification for circumcision), but this fear has been disproven. Good general hygiene and common sense are key to preventing infection.

I would say yes get your son circumcised because in the long run he will thank you.

Both of my sons are circumcised and no that is not why I'm telling you to do it.

Answer 7

I had my son circumsized although my husband didn't really want it done, because he was a preemie and he had already had one UTI while in the hospital and this cuts down on that happening. He has not had another UTI since coming home and he just turned 2

Answer 8

im having the same issue.im from a country that doesnt do it unless u ask them to do it.there are only two reasons why they do it now a days one is religion and the other is for health reasons...they say they are pron to infections from the weeing and pooing in the diapers...i dont know how true it is.im still out with the jusry on this one,i dont want to cause my son pain even if he will forget about it not long after.its really your choice...good luck!!!

Answer 9

it's all a matter of opinion. My hubby isn't circumsized and he is fine, but we got our little boy circumsized because my hubby didn't want him to be made fun of through school if he is in sports. If you live in the west almost everyone does it. If you live in the east it almost unheard of. At least thats what all the nurses said when we had our son.

Answer 10

Absolutely not a necessity. We didn't have our son's done because we didn't see a need for it. Research the pros and cons before making a decision but if your husband is against it and you are not sure, i would say that you are halfway to deciding against it.