what do u think about circumcise a boy, i'm gonna have a baby boy in 3 months and i'm confused about circumcision
2006-12-23 06:04:44 · 17 answers · asked by mama22 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
I don't plan to have my sons circumcised. As long as you teach them how to keep themselves clean, they'll be fine. In this day and age, where there's soap in every shower, it isn't necessary to remove part of a baby's body. I don't believe that it is painless - why would a baby not feel pain the way a grownup does?
My brother is uncircumcised and I've talked to him about it - he's really glad that our mom chose not to have him snipped. He's never had any infections or any other problems, and the way he tells it the ladies don't mind at all.
Please don't rank me down just because you disagree with me. The OP asked for opinions, and I'm offering mine. I'm not attacking anyone else's decision, just putting my thoughts out there.
2006-12-23 06:30:54 · answer #1 · answered by lillielil 3 · 1⤊ 4⤋
DEFINETELY CHOOSE CIRCUMCISION
I did a lot of research, looking both at pros and cons, I looked all the websites, and I eventually came to the conclusion that CIRCUMCISION is very beneficial, healthier and cleaner.
Pros are definitely much stronger than any con.
Uncircumcised is gross, dirty and ugly.
Circumcised men have lower risk of contracting STD's, like AIDS or herpes. Scientist have discovered that the foreskin is specially sensitive to letting viruses and infections into the body.
In a way, the foreskin is an OPEN DOOR to STD's.
Read more about this at:
http://www.torontodailynews.com/index.php/HealthNews/2006121404Circumcision
You see, some people are very RADICAL and fanatical on this topic (like Millarca V with his 'copy & paste' answer). I came across with them when I did my research. They insist circumcision is wrong and blah blah blah, even though all these studies show how beneficial is, how healthy and HIV-risk reducing is.
My first son was not circumcised at birth in hospital, and had some very serious urinary infection problems (in addition to some infection troubles). All eventually disappeared after circumcision.
My other two sons where circumcised at hospital, right after their birth, and none of them had any problem. None felt any pain during the procedure, they used anesthetic cream.
My advice as a mother of three sons: circumcision definitely!
Good luck!
2006-12-25 08:33:10 · answer #2 · answered by Estefania T 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
CIRCUMCISION is the best decision.
My advice: ignore the radicals and fundamentalists who fanatically opose the procedure; these people are against simply because they are not happy with themselves, they certainly need help.
I have four sons, all of them circumcised, none had ANY problem. I was there when the doctor did the procedure, and they were perfectly fine. Just a little normal crying at the beginning and then they relaxed as the doctor worked. They were peacefully sleeping by the time he finished. A week after the procedure their penises were completely healed and they were happy and joyful.
CIRCUMCISION IS PAINLESS, EASY AND VIRTUALLY NO-RISK.
I never had any doubt that I would have all my sons circumcised too, even after some people *tried* to convince my of their catastrophist and surrealistic theories against it.
It’s just SO MUCH BETTER
Make the best decision for you son: have him circumcised.
Good luck!!
2006-12-23 14:20:04 · answer #3 · answered by popibz 2 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Yes, definetely have him CIRCUMCISED, preferably right after birth at hospital.
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.
Is it NOT true that the AAP (American Academy of Paediatrics) does not recommend circumcision. They simply say they leave the decision to parents. But recently, and specially after the New Zealand study, the AAP has been discussing if it may be necessary to change their policy and recommend circumcision to all newborns as they used to do, so in the future we may see that the AAP advocates again circumcision.
Have a look at: http://www.baby-health.net/articles/381.html
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://www.torontodailynews.com/index.php/HealthNews/2006121404Circumcision
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.circinfo.net
2006-12-23 14:09:43 · answer #4 · answered by Scuba 3 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I had 2 boys and had them both circumcised. My reason was because my husband was not circumcised and had to be later in life....because of health problems.
2006-12-23 14:09:15 · answer #5 · answered by donnabellekc 5 · 5⤊ 1⤋
yes circumcise him, when boys aren't circumcised the foreskin of the penis can get all types of germs trapped which could lead to infection especially if they have unprotected sex.
2006-12-23 14:33:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 0⤋
definately circumsize him. i am also having a boy in 3 months and i think it is dirty and unclean to not be circumsized. u are more prone to disease and infection as they get older. some people think it is better for them to wait and make the decision but who at the age of 18 is going to want that kinda pain ya know so just ge tit over with.
2006-12-23 14:07:27 · answer #7 · answered by Bree 2 · 5⤊ 0⤋
My husband and I had a hard time with this. His family said yes and my family said no. What it actually boiled down to was this simple answer. Some day your husband/boyfriend is going to have to explain why his looks different from your sons. Are you willing to have that conversation? That is how we made our final choice. Good luck.
2006-12-27 11:55:15 · answer #8 · answered by Jennifer B 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Circumsize him. If he's not circumsize he'll be more prone to infection and not as clean. Also when he's older and he wants to sleep with someone the other person may be uncomfortable if he's uncircumsized.
2006-12-23 15:54:45 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
It's supposively healthier, in the long run. I'm fine with the idea.
2006-12-23 14:06:22 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 0⤋