circumcission yes or no?

Question

is there any point in circucission other than for cosmetic or medical reasons, surely if we did not need the foreskin why have it in the first place, i think parents who have this done to their children are guilty of maltreatment, i have heard all about easier to keep clean and women prefer it, and why is it usual jewish practice to have this done, and other religions have it done too i need genuine reasons to help settle an argument

Answer 1

To me no point in it, leave it alone, if it is not broke don`t fix i say

Answer 2

Imagine if circumcision was never heard of before and all the sudden someone started chopping little kids penises up because they think it looks better. They'd put the freak in jail. Also I know if my skin is pulled back and the head is touching my pants it is not very comfortable as I am that sensitive. Now a circumcised penis is all tough and desensitized so this would not be a concern. As they say "Ignorance is Bliss" so even if your penis is tough like a rubber boot from the operation you won't know the difference. Unless you remember how it was before when you had your full sensitivity.

Answer 3

What Steve said about it being God's law, hasn't read the whole yet. In the Old testament it was a covenant with the people of Israel to be circumcised, but God had a new covenant, he had both Jew and Gentile become one. The circumcised and uncircumcised are the same under God's eyes. Today, it is not Biblical to circumcise, it is not even more hygienic to get circumcise. It is all a matter of choice, and it is not necessary. I am not, and I won't get my kids to either. Everything that has been said is not based on any facts, but rather opinion.

Answer 4

Seeing as how I was circumsized when I was a wee baby I only know what it's like to be cut. I have noticed alot of pics of males naked on the web show an increasingly large percentage are now more commonly uncircumsized. I know my Dad was uncut but his brother was? Why my Grandparents did that?
I think an uncut penis looks funny or un-normal but if I had a son I don't think I would go and have him circumsized just because. I would leave that choice to him as I didn't get to make the choice for myself and will never know if being uncut could make sex better as some say????

Answer 5

NO! doctor's today do not recommend circumcision. During sexual intercourse I would think that the sensitive part of the penis would be desensitised by the removal of the foreskin, thus spoiling sexual satisfaction for the male. And as for cleaning, if a child is taught the correct method to clean himself, then he will! After all, females have a far harder task than males i.e. discharging ect. yet they can manage it so why mutilate young boy's?

Answer 6

Religious types cut it off because: 1) it's what they've been taught for centuries and 2) it aids in masturbation which is frowned upon by them.

There are no genuine health benefits from circumcision that can not also be obtained through basic hygeine. It's just a combination of laziness and being misinformed that results in parents getting their child circumcised.

Answer 7

circumcision of an adult should be done only after careful consideration of the pros and cons of the surgical procedure. if your personal preference is uncut, keep it that way. likewise, if your preference is cut, and you're uncut, go for the surgery.
why have the surgery? i've been with several women who point blank told me that the uncut look grosses them out and that they much prefer the cut look. fortunately, in those situations i was embarrassed by having a 8" cut member.
i can't recommend one over the other. do what your heart tells you is right for you. if you have a significant partner, talk over the issue and get her input.
best of luck in coming to closure on the cut/uncut dilemma.

Answer 8

I have to be honest with you. In my eyes it is more healthy to have it cut. Having the skin over the penis just keeps in all the nasty germs. It's like giving the penis air. Just like women secret so do men and having that skin over that area just holds it in, also when they urinate jiggling does not remove all urine so you have urine there as well. It makes it more likely for him to have a urinary tract infection. This circumcison was start for health reasons, but yes it does look better. Id rather have my child safe than sorry. I dont want my child in school sick or even worse hating himself because others are laughing at his penis. You have to think about the problems it can cause for a young man and then ask yourself is it really maltreatment. No.

Answer 9

I have to say in my unprofessional opinion that circumcised is better, heatlhier and more sanitary. UN---looks nasty(in my opinion) and I heard it can get pretty gross if not properly taken care of. I would have to disagree that it is "maltreatment." I think it is a personal choice for families and parents, whether it is based on religious beliefs or just parental preference. I do not have a son, but if I did I think I would have him circumcised because I know 2 guys who did it when they were older(teens and early 20's) and it was horrible for them. I think, like I stated above, that it is just cleaner and definitely more attractive.

Answer 10

Absolutely! I am circed & I still got a UTI last spring, so what chance does an uncirc boy stand? My parents always said it would lead to infection, perhaps requiring the complete removal of the penis, if a boy was left with foreskin! Do you care about your child's health? If so, you HAVE TO DO IT for the sake of his LIFE even!

Answer 11

circumcission is for religious reasons and some say it is a cleanliness matter - I personally do not feel it should be done - like you said, why were we born with it if we didn't need it and it has to be awful painful!