who do i go to?? and how much does one cost?
2006-12-05 08:35:34 · 9 answers · asked by steve s 1 in Health ➔ Men's Health
There is no medical reason for circumcision, and in the US the rate has dropped each year for newborns since 1968. Today, around 65% of boys are circumcised at birth. There is a wide distribution - in western states, the rate is only 39%, whereas in central states it is much higher.
The American Medical Association and the American Association of Paediatrics now agree that routine circumcision is unnecessary. It does not affect STD infection rates, nor does it have anything to do with penile cancer rates (though hygiene in general IS a factor for penile cancer, there is no difference in hygiene between circumcised and uncircumcised men - though boys do have to be taught to pull the foreskin back when showering).
An adult male's foreskin contains thousands of nerve endings which are removed in circumcision; this considerably reduces sexual pleasure. Of course, men who were circumcised at birth don't know what this feels like, and therefore don't miss it.
The head of the penis, once exposed to the air, produces a protective layer of keratin that further reduces sexual sensation.
All in all, it is less and less common in the US, is medically unnecessary, and does not provide any benefit to the man.
Other countries perform circumcisions for religious reasons, but the US is the only country with such high rates of non-religous circumcision.
If you have the operation done, expect pain for a couple of weeks, and reduced sexual sensation. Some men who go through the operation find they can no longer reach orgasm while inside their partner, and find it necessary to finish by hand - be prepared for this.
2006-12-05 10:00:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Most women prefer a man with a circumcised penis because it may move inside them in a less friction-based manner. Once he is inside the vagina, the unhooded penis may easily slide up and down to create pleasure for both partners.
There are several advantages for circumcised men when it comes to sexuality. First is that circumcised male have no need to worry about daily cleansing of his foreskin. Meanwhile, men with an intact foreskin must take special care to move it up and down and clean it inside its covered areas to avoid odors or serious infection because of material buildup. Consequently, there might be some bacteria and germs that could surface thus affect their sexual health.
Safe sex is an added concern for uncircumcised men and their partners. Men with foreskins occasionally have difficulty finding the right condom or keeping one on during penetrative sexual activity. That spells trouble in bed as well as generates unneeded anxiety.
2006-12-06 08:52:35 · answer #2 · answered by popibz 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Dr. Muhammad 'Ali al-Baar (a member of the Royal College of Surgeons in the UK and a consultant to the Islamic Medicine department of the King Fahd Centre for Medical Research in the King Abdul Aziz University in Jeddah) says in his book al-Khitaan (Circumcision): - hmm... do you think dude has any kind of religious bias?
2016-05-22 22:01:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
CIRCUMCISION IS VERY BENEFICIAL, its cleaner and several research bodies have concluded that circumcised men have less risk of contracting STD's such as AIDS-HIV or herpes.
Uncircumcised penises are difficult to keep clean, and more prone to infections and penile cancer, studies have shown.
A circumcised penis is naturally clean and virtually free from urinary infection. You will not have to worry again with careful washing of your penis.
About STD's:
As I said, several studies carried out by prestigious research bodies have concluded that uncircumcised penises are more prone to infections and contraction of STD's, including AIDS-HIV. Circumcised men have been proved to be up to seven times less likely to be infected than those who are uncircumcised. Have a look at this site: http://icuxbridge.icnetwork.co.uk/news/tm_objectid=14095142&method=full&siteid=53340&headline=-circumcision-protects-against-aids--name_page.html
As for women, studies also show that circumcision also protects female partners from AIDS-HIV and other STD's. Browse this article: http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/Press_releases/2006/02_08_06.html
About sensitivity of a circumcised penis:
No medical or physiological study has proved that circumcision reduces sensitivity, opposed to common belief. It is completely FALSE that circumcision reduces penis sensitivity. The American Academy of Paediatrics (AAP) confirms this on their web site; have a look at: http://www.aap.org/pubed/zzzjzmemh4c.htm
Circumcision is an easy and nowadays *painless* procedure, which has many benefits, and virtually no risks.
Circumcision is NOT an amputation. Circumcision is NOT comparable at all to female circumcision, which is something completely different.
Circumcision rates are INCREASING nowadays, both in the United States and overseas. Many African and South American countries with little circumcision tradition are starting to promote the procedure to help to reduce the AIDS-HIV infection rates.
Finally, this site has a lot of useful and *unbiased* information. Make sure you have a good look: http://www.circlist.com
2006-12-06 02:01:55 · answer #4 · answered by Scuba 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Very interesting question. You could fly to africa, they are doing lots of adult circumcision over there to help prevent the spread of AIDS. Just kidding. The procedure is performed by a surgeon, a urologist usually. There is more information at this website
Good Luck!
2006-12-05 08:42:45 · answer #5 · answered by Jay G 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I encourage you to have it done for a lot of reasons:minor plastic surgery (NOT mutilation); simplified hygiene once a day in the shower; preference of American women; better for the woman to give head; preventative or first line of defense from certain sexual diseases (e.g., HIV, passed from the woman to the male); more sensitive in sexual intercourse--full penile sensation, shaft and glans, with more staying power to help the woman with her orgasm. Prices vary. For the adult a urologist is the surgeon. Even if you are not Jewish, there are very reliable mohels (circumcisors) who don't charge as much. Check with a rabbi from a local synagogue.
It is outpatient surgery. Painless with local or general anesthesia.
Some initial discomfort. Recovery about 2 weeks. Usually return to work or school in a week or two.
The websites below will help with the answers to your questions.
2006-12-06 19:47:16 · answer #6 · answered by teiddarhpsyth 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Unless you have a present health issue with your foreskin, leave it alone. However, if this is really necessary, your physician will tell you so. A urologist is the specialist of choice for some, while others are satisfied with their general practitioner doing the procedure. Talk to your primary physician about it. If he or she will document it as a necessary procedure, insurance may well pick up most, if not all, of the cost. There also may be other means of financial assistance in your area.
2006-12-05 08:42:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Circumcision is unnecessary, unless medically recommended by a doctor. Don't get circumcised just because your peers are already, either.
2006-12-05 08:50:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
Don't!!! You have a gift. It doesn't make since to cut off thousands of nerve endings which would rob you of pleasure. Plus, most doctors would not do it unless medically necessary. And, it is very painful!
2006-12-05 22:27:43 · answer #9 · answered by Joe B 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋