Can I have my penis circumsized when I get older?

Question

My fore skin has a vein in it so thats why i'm not sure if I can get circumsized. I'm still a teen right now but at what age should I stop considering being circumsized? can you give any helpful tips or something?

Answer 1

As said, uncircumcised guys have the benefit of being able to choose what they want (foreskin or not). Otherwise, make sure you research it well as it's not a surgery that can be reversed.

Circumcision is a traditionally Jewish and Muslim procedure, although it was introduced and encouraged to the Western, developed world as a way to stop masturbation, especially with the help of Dr. Kellogg. (see link 1) However, although scientific studies have discovered that circumcision harms masturbation by up to over 60% (2), needless to say, it doesn’t completely stop masturbation. Many circumcised guys find it more convenient to use a commercial lubricant as a result (3) since the typically moist foreskin that is like the eyelids is not present to rub the glans with (4).

Most developed nations quickly rejected circumcision after noticing its ineffectiveness against masturbation, and as a result the United States remains the last developed nation doing it to a significant percentage of newborns. (5) This was done as a result of the for-profit American health care system promoting myths about benefits of circumcision (6), such preventing penile cancer (6a, 6b), preventing HIV (6c, 6d) despite the USA being the developed nation with the highest HIV rates and circumcision rates (6e, 5), and preventing STDs (6d, 6f). As a result, circumcision is now brings in hundreds of millions of dollars to doctors and the American health system. (7)

However, circumcision has been becoming less popular as years have passed by. In the 1960s over 90% of guys were circumcised in the USA, now circumcision rates are as low as 14% in some states. (8) More and more parents are discovering that circumcision carries more risks than benefits, and realize that by leaving their sons uncircumcised, they have the choice of choosing what they’d like, since the surgery is irreversible.

Circumcision risks include the loss of sexual pleasure according to multiple studies (2, 9, 10, 11). Those studies take into effect many sensation points, including the foreskin, and they involve many participants. There have been other studies that claim no difference, but they don’t even take into effect the nerve endings on the foreskin, which as seen in one study, are some of the most sensitive points on the penis (10). One study even found an increase in erectile dysfunction rates after circumcision (10a). In another study, it was found that females ended up reaching orgasm with and preferring uncircumcised males in 9 out of 10 cases (10b). In addition, circumcision is extremely painful on newborns (12, 13, 14), and you risk many bad conditions, such as a buried penis when too much foreskin is removed and limits the size of the penis (15), or adhesions or skin bridges that develop from the head to the shaft when the skin heals after the surgery (16), meatal stenosis [occurs in up to 10% of circumcised males!] when the opening of the penis becomes irritated from too much exposure and rubbing and begins to close up (17), and meatal ulcers (18). All those risks are, of course, not including the possibility of having too much skin removed, which can cause discomfort during erections due to lack of skin to allow the penis to expand, and could consequently cause a hairy penis by pulling pubic hair and skin to the shaft. Often a circumcision scar develops around the penis after circumcision. In addition, circumcision has negative effects on breastfeeding. (18)

To conclude, here is a link that describes the anatomy of the foreskin (19) and the development of the foreskin with infants, a link especially helpful for parents (19a). Ultimately, one survey found that although uncircumcised guys are a bit more satisfied percentage-wise, it’s within the margin of error. (20) The only difference is that those unsatisfied uncircumcised guys can simply get circumcised and end up satisfied either way. In addition, in one survey it was found that up to half of circumcised guys expressed concerns on wishing to have had the choice themselves. (21) That, along with the risks and negative effects that are being seen more with the help of the Internet, may be what is bringing down circumcision rates.

Answer 2

A couple things.

All foreskins have that vein, and it's the main vein that carries blood throughout the penis. In most circumcised guys, the vein is cut short and sort of stops at their circumcision scar. So the circulation of the penis either has to just deal with a major vein that was disrupted, or find ways to work around it (and the body is pretty good at growing some new blood vessels, most of the time).

You can technically get circumcised at any age. If you're not having any physical/medical problems with your foreskin, it's probably not a good idea as the foreskin can be a good thing to keep. In addition to cutting that vein, circumcision removes a lot of nerve endings in the foreskin that could otherwise contribute to sexual sensitivity (links 1, 2). Also, several studies seem to show that the foreskin may actually be beneficial to the sexual satisfaction/pleasure of not only the man, but the woman as well (links 3, 4, 5).

So as long as your foreskin's working normally (which is true for most uncircumcised guys), you maintain good genital hygiene (which is quick and easy), and you practice safe sex (which you should when the time comes), it's probably better to just stay the way you are.

Answer 3

There is no age limit on being circumcised. However once it is done you can't go back. I have been circumcised since I was a baby and have wanted it back my entire life. Think long and hard before you get this done. I would only do it if there was a medical reason. Don't do it because someone else is circumcised. It use to be done all the time before a newborn baby boy left the hospital. People always talked about the fact that baby boys cost more because of the circumcision. These days it is highly debated on circumcision.

Answer 4

You can get it at any age, but why would you want to? If you're not having any problems, I don't recommend it. After all, you can never take it back. Some people are unsatisfied with circumcision because they lose a lot of nerve endings and skin, and it can get worse especially a long time after the operation (like 20 years down the track). If you think you need it then good luck but I just thought I'd say...most men in the world aren't circumcised (it's basically Jews, Muslims and half the USA) and loads of women like it that way, including me.

Answer 5

One of my troops had it done when he ws around 23, he was pretty stove up for maybe a week or two. When u are a baby is the best time to hve it done. Still just as painful but u r less likely to get and erection over something.
Our oldest son when he was around 5 or 6 we had to hve it done. Doc had told us not to mess with it, well by the time he wa the above age it was almost to late and the foreskin would not move back(not a good thing for a boy) well it was done and he was and is fine now be 18 next mnth. But if it cause u trouble now it is truly ur chose. Not for me but to each his own.

Answer 6

Unless it is very warm to the touch, red and swollen, there is no infection. Baby wee wee's dont always "hang" so to speak. Sometimes the penis can even "shrink" back up into their body. This is perfectly normal. The purplish color is nothing to worry about unless it is very cold to the touch. Then that would be a sign that it is not getting proper circulation and that would be a cause for concern. I have been a pediatric nurse for 13 years and have a baby boy 10 months old. Hope this helps.

Answer 7

Of course your foreskin has a vein in it.

Yes, you can be circumcised at any age, though if you're wise you won't. Circumcision removes about 50% of the skin of the penis which is the most sensitive part of the body. The result of circumcision is that the skin of the glans hardens and loses its sensitivity and your penis becomes something of a blunt instrument.

Answer 8

Yep you can though you will be in lots more pain than you would if you were a babe.....god forbid that you get an erection yikes. But it is possible and my friend there and veins and all kinds of things there you just might see one. How do you think the blood flows there to get it up? You will need to see your doctor and tell him or her what you want and they will set you up weith the right stuff. GOOD LUCK

Answer 9

You should stay natural the way God made you. It is great being uncut and I just love the way I am. Why would you want to get it done. Stacks of girls love a natural guy and over 85% of the worlds men are like us. There are many reasons to stay natural, just make sure you pull the foreskin back each day to wash it when you shower and each time you pee. That way you wont get smelly (like any guy cut or natural would if he didn't wash). I'm 35 and have never had a problem being natural and left my son that way as well.

Answer 10

You can have it done at any age, the vein makes no difference. It is something you should talk to a doctor about when you are ready and not rely on non-professional tips, advice and anecdotes