i was just wondering...i thought today most men got circumcised for health reasons.
2006-12-23 06:25:58 · 8 answers · asked by alice 2 in Health ➔ Men's Health
Well since we can't get everyone to drop their drawers and show us....I'd say that many more are not, esp. with immigration. Many people from other countries do not routinely circumsize their sons. Many people do it for religious reasons, but there's really no good reason to do it. If we were doing it to women (female circumcision), people would call it barbaric, but we do it to men. Simple hygiene is all that is required, and men who have had circumcision done as adults will tell you that: 1. It is extremely painful, and 2. It causes some loss of sensation.
Read what Dr. Dean Edell has to say about circumcision below.
2006-12-23 06:44:01 · answer #1 · answered by Kal H 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The latest available figures are for 2002. In that study, 61% of American newborns were being circumcised - this fell from a record 90% in 1968.
There are regional variations - there are far fewer circumcisions in Western states, where the rate is down to 39% of newborns. There are much higher rates in the middle America states.
The American Medical Association and American Pediatric Assocation no longer support routine circumcision; and they do not list any major medical or hygiene reasons for the procedure.
2006-12-23 12:27:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
NOT many, about 10 to 15%.
Now some info on circumcision, keep reading....
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 recent studies by the US National Institutes of Health, 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 07:48:44 · answer #3 · answered by Scuba 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
here are the statistics about 50% of men are circumcised with the same amount uncircumcised.
2006-12-23 09:50:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I think an uncircumcised penis is very gross. Sorry guys. I like the cleanness of 'no sweater on the fireman' I'm sure they're alot of gorgeous men that have sweaters and are very clean, but I just don't go for it.
2006-12-23 06:35:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
i'm not circumsized and dont plan to be it aint like i got a turtle neck down ther
2006-12-23 15:34:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A few of my friends are uncircumcised...not many though.
2006-12-23 06:34:32 · answer #7 · answered by skaterboy971 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes but your an idiot
2006-12-23 06:30:05 · answer #8 · answered by Nobby 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋