How can you tell if one is circumsized or not???

Question

My mother in law doesnt remember if my husband is circumsized or not... how can I tell if my husband is circumsized or not?

Me and my family are in a huge debate over circumsizing my newborn son... i dont know what is right from wrong now... please share.

confused!!! does he have to be erected to tell?

does the foreskin cover it too when its erected??? ugh this is so complicating.

Answer 1

Stephanie, if he is uncircumcised typically the head will be covered when he is soft. It depends when he is erect; since they both look similar. If there's a skin that you can slide up and down over his head during a hand job, he's not circumcised.

As for your son, leave him uncircumcised. The rate in the US has fallen a lot (from about 90% decades ago to 55%, probably lower now, in 2003. In some places like the West Coast it's at 30% or below. Don't let people scare into thinking that it's necessary; it's not. 85% of guys in the world aren't; it wouldn't be that way if it was needed. The US is the only "rich" country that does it. Don't take the risk, what if something goes wrong? You're stuck there because the foreskin is gone. Where as if something is wrong with the foreskin, it can be removed. In addition, that gives your boy the freedom to choose. If he doesn't like being uncircumcised he can get cut. therefore he'll be happy no matter what that way. :) And the foreskin does have plenty of functions; don't let people fool you into thinking it's just "skin". It's like an eyelid, has nerve endings, and it provides moisture. Doctors do it now for money, I mean, hundreds of dollars for strapping your baby and cutting something off without putting him to sleep. Visit these sites:
http://www.cirp.org
http://www.circinfo.org

BTW, a circumcised penis does not equal a clean penis. All penises have to be cleaned when you shower, really. An uncircumcised penis' foreskin doesn't even slide back on babies/toddlers to prevent stuff from doing it, so it keeps the head protected. Once it's able to slide back it takes like 5 seconds or less to slide it back and wash. No biggy at all; and it feels good. :) I know, I'm uncircumcised. Circumcised guys sometimes seem to be brainwashed that a foreskin is always dirty, which is very rare. Just tell your family: his penis = he chooses = no risks.

Answer 2

It's an easy test.......if you have to pull the foreskin back to be able to see the glans (head), you're not circumcised. On the other hand, if the glans (head) of your penis is completely or at least 3/4 of the way exposed when you are flaccid, you might be circumcised. Circumcision involves the surgical removal of the foreskin, which is the soft, flexible skin sleeve that covers a male's glans when it is flaccid (soft). Most uncircumcised men have a foreskin that completely covers the head when they are flaccid. A smaller percentage of uncircumcised men have a shorter, less noticeable foreskin which covers between 2/3 to 3/4 of the head. In this case, when the men become erect, the skin retracts on it's own leaving the head completely exposed or almost completely exposed with the need to retract the skin manually. I hope this explanation can help you find the answer to whether or not you are circumcised or not. I do strongly recommend that you have the openess and trust in your parents to approach them or at least one of them with this question.....it's not anything to feel uncomfortable about, it is a natural process of life. I am certain that your parents will be understanding. Best of Luck!

Answer 3

it's not your mother-in-law business whether or not your husband (her adult son) is circumsized. have you tried asking him? the decision to circumsize your son is a matter for the parents of the child only.
your mother-in-law seems to have some boundary issues and needs to be told this. otherwise, you will become a doormat for all issues.
if you are in need of guidance as to the decision to circumsize, ask the pediatrician. one consideration may be cost as it is generally not covered by insurance. it does cause moderate pain to the baby, but you can request local anesthesia which will cause pain as it is administered by injection. it is best to have the pediatrician make the quick cuts as the baby is restrained for a shorter period of time.
it is easier to keep the penis clean once the foreskin is cut away, so there is a health benefit. for a sexually active man, a circumsized penis remains cleaner and will transmit/receive less STDs.

Answer 4

Surely your husband has been around other guys and compared "equipment". He should know the difference. Circumcision removes a flap or hood of skin from the penis. It's pretty clear whether it's there or not in an adult male. As far as whether you should have your son circumcised, ask your pediatrician what he/she recommends. This is a medical decision, and shouldn't be the subject of a family debate.

Answer 5

If the head (glans) of your husband's penis is covered with a piece of skin (foreskin), he is uncircumcised. As for circumcising your newborn son, I would, personally, advise against it. There really isn't anything to be gained from circumcision, but at the end of the day, it's your & your husband's decision - don't be swayed by other family members. A doctor can explain the pros & cons of circumcision before you make a final decision.

Answer 6

Take a good look and you'll figure it out. If he's not circumsized, there's skin near the tip of the penis. You should be able to move the skin.

What has the doctor said about your son? I think it's really a matter of personal choice.

Answer 7

the scar on it
and don't circumcise your son, it's not right to cut off a part of your son's genitals just like it isn't right to cut any part of his body off. That is the most errogoneous part of a man's body, their is no skin on a body that you can't feel so this is no exception.
It's not cleaner, just like you have to clean your vagina or any other body part for that matter your son will have to clean his penis. Any problem that can occur is rare and if it does can be dealt with using other methods such as cream. It should be illegal to do this to an infant and should only be done in rare occasions such as wehn poeple need a leg amputated.

Answer 8

If there is a foreskin that can be pulled back from the head of the penis, he has not been circumcised. Circumcising used to be for religious reasons only. Now they are done for hygiene reasons, there is less chance of infection when circumcised. If you have ever seen a little boy whose penis is infected, you would know that circumcision is the right thing to do.

Answer 9

An uncircumsised penis will have a skin sheath partially covering the head. One that is circumsised will take on a little bit of a mushroom appearance.
It's practiced as part of religious ceremonies and general cleanliness. It's not wrong to leave it the way it is or cut it off. Personally I think it would minimze the risk of infection to remove it.

Answer 10

If your husband is circumsized he should be able to tell. If he isn't able to tell, then that probably means he isn't. But it doesn't matter if he was circumsized or not. Circumsizing is a matter of personal preference, not "his father was so now he has to be". If you want to have it done, have it done. If you don't want to have it done, don't have it done.