As an American, I can tell you that Americans overwhelmingly think that male circumcision is good, but since Europeans don't usually do it, then it must not be necessary. So I want to know what Europeans' opinions of circumcision are. Thank you.
Americans please do not answer this question!
2006-12-18 15:07:00 · 15 answers · asked by tim 1 in Health ➔ Men's Health
If it aint broke...
I wouldn't knock a guy for being circumcised but I'm sick of foreskins getting bad press. They're not dirty and they can be great fun! Good for oral. Good all round. Why get rid of a part of the body that can be so much fun?
2006-12-21 10:03:07 · answer #1 · answered by ammie 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
"Europeans are not generally familiar with the procedure, so they don't quite appreciate all the benefits."
This is nonsense.
Circumcisions became popular in the United Kingdom and other parts of Europe in Victorian times, as a way to curb masturbation. The practice ended in the early 20th century when people realized how unnecessary it really was. Now it is very, very uncommon in Europe.
In fact, the only parts of the world where it is now common, besides the U.S., are parts of Africa and the Middle East (basically the third world).
Even if the procedure does lower risk of contracting HIV, it by no means eliminates it. Likewise, it does not eliminate the risk of other infections in the penis. Anyhow, these conditions are so rare that they do not justify routine surgery. Saying "I'm going to have my son circumcised because it lowers the risk of infection" is like saying "I'm going to have my son's tonsils removed because it lowers the risk of infection!"
2006-12-20 06:52:20 · answer #2 · answered by Javisst 2 · 6⤊ 1⤋
Europeans are not generally familiar with the procedure, so they don't quite appreciate all the benefits. However any woman who has been lucky enough to meet a circumcised man would most probably ensure that circumcised is much better, cleaner and healthier.
With the recent studies confirming that circumcision reduces the risk of AIDS infection it is probable that circumcision will become more popular in Europe too.
2006-12-19 06:02:45 · answer #3 · answered by Scuba 3 · 1⤊ 5⤋
I was circumsised when I was six for medical reasons, it hurt a lot and I don't recommend it! My son has not been and I never had any intention of doing this. I used to work with lots of Americans and know it is a far more common practice in the US. On the flip side, the US has a lot more people that believe in god and the bible. How do they justify circumcision when it is interfearing with god's creation?
2006-12-18 17:44:48 · answer #4 · answered by Reg Tedious 4 · 8⤊ 0⤋
Circumcision is fine if it is done on medical grounds with the agreement of the patient, but in my opinion it is not fine to mutilate small babies for religious purposes thus taking the choice away from them.
Circumcisions can go wrong and leave people with all sorts of problems in later life - its important to remember that the fore skin is there for a reason, and that reason is to enhace sexual pleasure, with out it the penis can become de-sensitised.
2006-12-18 20:48:08 · answer #5 · answered by The Dude 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
From a womans point of view. It makes the penis look tidier and is much cleaner. I don't think the operation necessary as long as the mother teaches her son how to keep himself clean from a very early age.
I can't say if it is good or bad, but I certainly wouldn't have any sons of mine done.
2006-12-19 02:35:32 · answer #6 · answered by Curious39 6 · 4⤊ 1⤋
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In the UK a doctor will only authorise circumcision WHERE IT IS MEDICALLY INDICATED, which I believe is not the case in the US. Neither is full circumcision ( or mutilation, dependant on your point of view- nearly always the american option )- regarded as necessary in all cases.
2006-12-18 16:15:04 · answer #7 · answered by Not Ecky Boy 6 · 7⤊ 2⤋
i have always thought of it as being the ultimate in hygiene and i have never had reason to change my mind!! years ago the nurse would do the op on the kitchen table but the heath service stopped it many years ago so unless a person goes privately to get the op then they have droopy foreskin which needs constant attention
2006-12-19 08:55:40 · answer #8 · answered by srracvuee 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
depends on who you talk to...there is a new research article out that says uncirc'd men are more likely to get penile cancer than those who are circ'd.
US women may tell you it looks better to see the glans and not the foreskin
men will tell you that if they are not circ'd, they are more sensitive to stimulation
young boys are embarassed because they don't look like their friends
frankly, i feel that it is an unnecessary but money making procedure for the doctors and insurance companies
(I am 2nd generation brit living in the US)
2006-12-18 16:42:45 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 1⤋
It's the unknown thing in Europe. Which is why, I guess, some people get really turned on by it, especially females. Of course it isn't necessary, otherwise, we'd be doing it, but it certainly is considered... well, cool. Like a tattoo.
2006-12-19 04:48:47 · answer #10 · answered by Tahini Classic 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋