2007-03-21 15:37:07 · 20 answers · asked by borrdomsucks 1 in Health ➔ Men's Health
No, but why bother after all these years? Unless. of course.....
2007-03-21 15:41:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Back in the 60's my mother was a nurse and saw about 5 circumcisions over the year that were men age 40 to 60.
It hurts quite badly, obviously, but once the surgical pain is gone, it's as if they've been circumcised all of their life.
It is a highly elective surgery now though, so be sure to weigh the pros and cons.
If you have any sort of medical conditions that make surgery risky...I wouldn't chance my life on a circumcision...and after all, when "in use" the cut and un-cut look the same, anyway.
2007-03-21 22:41:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I was circ'ed fairly recently and I didn't have any pain or discomfort whatsoever. It looks great and there's no longer any smell, especially in summer because there's no smegma buildup or stale urine problem.
I haven't lost sensitivity in the glans (the size of which increased after the op by the way) and the feeling around the cut line during erections is nothing short of electrifying! I kept the frenulum intact because of personal preference.
I didn't lose any feeling at all as as result of circumcision. But I don't think it's possible anyway because we're talking about deep-pressure sensors and the frenulum which really have nothing to do with the foreskin.
In short, go for it - the anti-circ league have no clue and neither does anyone who hasn't been circumcised as an adult.
2007-03-22 09:46:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Are you having a problem, or is this a midlife crisis idea? If the latter, it's a very bad one. If it's working, don't monkey with it -- nearly everyone who has an elective circumcision as an adult regrets it.
A full 90% of women say sex is better with an intact man. http://www.healthcentral.com/drdean/408/60750.html And a new study out this week proves conclusively that circumcision decreases sensitivity for the man. http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1464-410X.2006.06685.x
So if it makes things worse for her and for you, what's the point? Read the articles I've linked to and then decide. You may even have trouble finding a doctor willing to do it, as some doctors feel it is unethical to remove healthy tissue for frivilous reasons.
If you have a medical problem, consult a doctor. Very, very few conditions require circumcision, even phimosis, which once was treated that way but now rarely is.
2007-03-21 22:52:29 · answer #4 · answered by Maple 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
no it's not. i'm taking med. classes and my younger sis is a doc. you can do it (even if there isn't a med. reason why you'd have to) it is really painful and you'll be quite sore afterwards but there is no age limit on when to get circumcised. Doctors just do it on babies so as to limit the pain and not have to deal with it later. but at 56 unless it really bothers you, why remove it? it's been there for 56 years of your life and why not another?
2007-03-21 22:45:17 · answer #5 · answered by Gillespie's Helo Girl 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
hopefully you won't think I am being assine here...
medically your age is fine..i seriously don't believe there is an age limit on this procedure..
I'm not a big fan of circumcision....
the benefits are few and far between....they say one will be cleaner and might reduce ones chances of getting aids..
vs. the cost..not only the doctor's visits...but you will be losing an area of skin that is full of nerve endings..
and at age 56 one would want to hang on to whatever sensations one can get..
The procedure will also hurt like hell...they say babie's hearts actually stop beating when they are being cut..the pain is that intense..
and more and more men are not being circumcised now a days
2007-03-21 22:55:17 · answer #6 · answered by Jungleboy6996 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
No, is not too old. I was circumcised at 17 years old, but was painful. If you want is not too old.
2007-03-22 05:36:24 · answer #7 · answered by circumcised22 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't consider this unless there was an urgent medical reason to proceed. I know a couple people who've done this in mid-life (personal choice - not medical). All regretted it. I am sure there are some happy ones out there. But I would avoid voluntary surgery such as this.
2007-03-21 22:41:45 · answer #8 · answered by KirksWorld 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
LOL !!
If you've had a sweater on for 56 years - might as well keep in on for the long haul !!
2007-03-22 03:14:43 · answer #9 · answered by b253 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Nope
2007-03-21 22:40:39 · answer #10 · answered by Jeremy B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not if there is a medical reason for it, or even just because you want one. I have heard that they're rather painful when you get them as an adult though, so you may want to consult with your doctor and get all the information first.
2007-03-21 22:40:15 · answer #11 · answered by Lisa E 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋