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2007-05-21 15:43:58 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health Men's Health

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Nope.

The USA is the only 'advanced' nation that continues to do this surgery, although it is becoming less popular. In some states it's as low as 14% already. So most guys in the world are uncircumcised.
http://www.cirp.org/library/statistics/USA/staterates2004/
http://www.circumstitions.com/Maps.html

Various studies have found that circumcision reduces sensitivity since the head always rubs against everything. They've also found that it makes masturbation more difficult (probably the tighter the more difficult, since already-lubricated skin can't be used to rub the head with). Oddly, that's how it became popular in the 1800s, to prevent masturbation by Dr. Kellogg. Those studies are in the British Journal of Urology:
http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1464-410X.2006.06646.x
http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1464-410X.2006.06685.x
http://circumstitions.com/Sexuality.html#sorrells

Circumcision is also painful.
http://www.cirp.org/library/procedure/plastibell/
http://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/9712/23/circumcision.anesthetic/
http://www.pslgroup.com/dg/1f21e.htm

A common benefit of circumcision is said to be easier to clean. In my experience, I'm uncircumcised and its no issue to keep it clean; you pull it back and rub the head. Takes five to ten seconds and feels good (it is the head...).

Some studies have said that circumcision supposedly reduces the chances of passing HIV, but those studies were African (where they have a hard time keeping clean) and when you compare advanced nations, like the USA and Europe, you'll see that uncircumcised Europe and Japan have lower HIV rates than mostly circumcised USA. That's using CIA statistics:
https://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/rankorder/2155rank.html

Other studies then went on to claim that circumcision reduces penile cancer, but the American Cancer Society already proved those wrong, too, as usual. (some European nations have lower rates than us; Europe doesn't circumcise)
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/CRI/content/CRI_2_4_2X_Can_penile_cancer_be_prevented_35.asp

The foreskin slides up and down during sex and masturbation to rub against the head, to stimulate it. It's already lubricated (the best example I can give is your eyelids; it feels the same inside and out).
http://www.cirp.org/pages/anat/

Well, here are the risks of circumcision:
http://forums.govteen.com/showpost.php?p=3069995&postcount=2

And if you research online, just make sure you check for sources. You'd be amazed to see how many sites provide baseless information. Personally I prefer cirp.org

As for keeping clean, that shouldn't be a problem. You just pull it back and rub the head when you shower; it takes 5 - 10 seconds and feels good (we are rubbing the head after all =P). I've never had a problem with that, nor any infections.

2007-05-21 15:50:28 · answer #1 · answered by Jorge 7 · 2 3

No.

Forced circumcision is wrong.


Circumcision is a form of male genital mutilation. It is generally the forced removal of the foreskin from a child without the ability of the child to consent.

The foreskin is the most sensitive part of the penis and therefore very significant during sexual intercourse. The foreskin reduces the force required by the penis to enter the vagina. It also increases the sexual enjoyment of the female partner. Here is a study to back this up: http://www.cirp.org/library/anatomy/ohara/

Performing circumcision on a child can and does result in the deaths of children due to blood loss and/or failure of the immune system.
It can and does result in very significant scaring.
It can and does result in sexual problems later in life.
The idea that it provides better hygeine is flawed and is simply a matter of performing good genital hygeine. The study that you are less succeptible to aids if you are circumcised is flawed(see link: http://www.cirp.org/news/sydneymorningherald11-06-03/ ). A condom is still required to prevent transmission of STI's.

Studies about the rate of transmission of aids with respect to both male and female circumcision have been conflicting.
A collection of said studies can be found linked from here:
http://www.mgmbill.org/aids.htm
Furthermore:
"The United States has one of the highest rates of male circumcision and also one of the highest rates of HIV infection in the developed world, suggesting that circumcision is having exactly the opposite effect. Conversely, Finland and Japan have some of the lowest rates of circumcision and also some of the lowest rates of HIV/AIDS."


Do not do it for hygeine issues. It is a trivial task to ensure good genital hygeine.
The vast majority of the world is not circumcised.

There is no good reason to perform male genital mutilation.
Leave your child decide what he wants when he is old enough to decide himself.



Have a look at some of these websites:
http://www.mothersagainstcirc.org/
http://www.noharmm.org/
http://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/9712/23/circumcision.anesthetic/

2007-05-25 11:39:05 · answer #2 · answered by Nidav llir 5 · 0 0

I don't have to get a circumcision. However, there are certain medical reasons for circumcision. As well there are religious considerations for Muslims and JHews.

2007-05-24 22:48:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

No. My first bf didn't have one and had a bit of a complex because of it. The truth is there are arguements for both sides, but that more has to do with getting a baby done or not. If your a grown male and still have that skin, then you know already how to keep yourself clean. So there is no worries....cosmetic wise (how it looks), is no issue. No woman would ever admit to seeing a "pretty penis"! Cut or uncut!!! lol

Oh, men who are "uncut" in most cases last longer during intercorse because their not so 'sensitive'. :-)

2007-05-21 23:12:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2 0

If God had planned for men to be circumcised, He wouldn't have created that extra skin....oh, no wait....

Okay, religious beliefs aside, there is NO reason to be circumcised unless you have a problem with your foreskin like maybe it is scarred down or too tight or something. That happens on occasion. The main thing is KEEP IT CLEAN under there, PLEASE. The reason for circs is to have good hygeine, apparently men don't "pull back" to wash the icky stuff out, and....I don't want to think about it. IF you are clean, then keep your skin on, boy!

2007-05-21 22:49:36 · answer #5 · answered by greengo 7 · 4 1

it is not necessary to get a circumcision and infection smection I've never had any problems. my parents taught me how to clean myself and I do and I don't have any problems at all and you have to clean the circumcised parts too. The foreskin is there for a reason so best to leave it.

2007-05-21 22:48:55 · answer #6 · answered by bastian915 6 · 2 1

Nooooooooo

2007-05-22 04:45:52 · answer #7 · answered by RiS85 3 · 1 0

Unless you have health problems and recurring cases of discomfort and smegma. I NEED a circumcision, pronto!

2007-05-24 00:32:49 · answer #8 · answered by Sayehan A 2 · 0 0

About 85% of the men in the world have been spared having their foreskins amputated. They have sex. They impregnate their wives. They manage to keep themselves clean in most cases. They live to a healthy old age. They don't want or need genital mutilation. Why should you?

2007-05-22 11:10:26 · answer #9 · answered by Maple 7 · 0 1

Uhm............... To be honest no you do not have too, but there is one problem. Infection. Hate to go into detail but you have to clean the parts that are not circumcised... so best if you do it as a child, and if your an adult now.. probably just live with it

2007-05-21 22:47:39 · answer #10 · answered by alex k 3 · 0 3

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