My brother who is now 16 years old has finally conluded that he wants to be circumcised and has brought it to the intention of the doctor. Is there anything he should prepare for or any procedures or cautions he should look out for? For example, my neighbor told me he would have a ***** for a full week until the "head" is fully healed (i dont know, it happened with her nephew) and things like, if he should do it or not. I am just looking for reassurances because I am already circumcised but that procedure was done at my birth, please answer promtly, ASAP!!! The procedure is tomorrow and I need reassuring, please....
2006-09-19 17:08:09 · 10 answers · asked by bobbytkrq21 1 in Health ➔ Men's Health
Is there a reason as to why it will be done? Such as medical reasons? If so then I believe that he should go for it if it's going to help or improve his life. It will hurt and I hope he is prepare to deal with the pain. Some people say that it takes three to several weeks to heal completely. There's no shame in having a foreskin.
2006-09-19 17:17:50 · answer #1 · answered by Max 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Neither the American Paediatric Association nor the American Medical Association recommend adult circumcision except for the correction of rare abnormalities.
I would strongly advise against this operation. The adult foreskin is mucous membrane, much like the head of the penis. It is covered with many thousands of nerve endings that increase sexual pleasure. In addition, when the foreskin is removed, not only are these nerves lost, but the head of penis develops a layer of keratin to protect it. Keratin has no nerve endings, and further reduces the sensation during sex.
Adults who are circumcised quickly realize that they now must use a lubricant when masturbating, where before this was not necessary; and they need more stimulation to get to an orgasm.
There are old myths about the foreskin; that it is 'dirty' or 'smelly' and that it can increase the risk of STDs and cancer. All these have been dismissed by the American Medical Association.
The only thing that has so far been proven in scientific studies is that an uncircumcised male has a slightly increased risk of contracting HIV - but ONLY IF he has unprotected sex with an infected partner. This is no reason to have a circumcision.
I would tell your brother NOT to go through with this, unless there is a medical problem that requires it.
However, if he does, there will be some pain and he will be given medication to prevent erections until the wound has healed.
Note that there is a small risk that the surgery will have complications. A small percentage of men undergoing this surgery have pain afterwards when erect, and have to have corrective surgery to fix that. This is not common, but does happen.
2006-09-19 17:19:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Umm, I'd say make sure it's truly what he wants and for the right reasons. If he has some serious problem with his foreskin that's one thing, quite another for vanity or peer pressure's sake. Once it's gone it can't really be replaced, so he better have no doubts whatsoever.
The outcome varies from person to person. Regardless, for him it's going to hurt for a few days and then be uncomfortable for a few weeks as the most sensitive part of his penis will be exposed. During this time he must not do anything like masturbating as that could rip the stitches and the outcome could be very bad. Until that sensitivity wears off and/or he gets used to it, there's not much he can do about it. In any case, he'll be getting rid of thousands of nerves in the foreskin so sensation will be reduced and significantly different.
If it's really what he wants and he has no doubts, then he should go into it with a positive feeling and come out the same. If he has the slightest doubt, it's a coin toss as whether he'll appreciate this or regret it. The only thing you can do is wish him well and tell him to watch out for local wound infections and like stitches that're coming off for whatever reason.
2006-09-19 18:02:35 · answer #3 · answered by trebla_5 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, make sure that it is something that he really wants to do. It is quite a personal decision, I guess. It will be cleaner and all, but if it's peer pressure, then he probably should avoid it for the moment. And yes, he might have a ***** for a while because the more sensitive part is revealed. It may also hurt when he goes to his restroom. But it's all his choice..
2006-09-19 17:12:55 · answer #4 · answered by xdannifenx 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes Yes Yes. Nothing is more unattractive to me in a male than an uncircumcized penis. It is also more sanitary. The foreskin is removed leaving a more visible and cleaner head. I strongly recommend it and wish him well. He will be a bit sore for about 2 or 3 days. But in the long run he will have a more attractive look and a penis that will be easier to keep clean.
2006-09-19 17:17:03 · answer #5 · answered by bfebles 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋
DON'T DO IT! I just went through this BS and it's not worth it! Tell him he will have better sex without being cut and just needs to clean more often is all. Yep totally not worth it.. God gave you a wiener with foreskin for a reason! Love your penis!
2006-09-19 18:35:01 · answer #6 · answered by Sneezer 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
circumsized males often lose some of the sexual stimulation they are used to feeling, i wouldnt consider doing it after you are grown up, there is no value in it.
2006-09-19 17:12:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ditto w/ bfebles....definitely go for it. Wish him luck
2006-09-19 17:36:51 · answer #8 · answered by ms_ricanluv88 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Foreskin advantage.
20 good reasons against the circumcision!
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.
2006-09-19 21:50:18 · answer #9 · answered by whole_feelings 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no
2006-09-20 01:59:01 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋