is it nessary to under go circumcise?

Answer 1

It's not necessary to be circumcised. Most guys in the word are uncircumcised and fewer boys are getting circumcised. You also have benefits, like anything, by being uncircumcised, too. I'm uncircumcised and it hasn't been a problem with me.

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

If the foreskin of the penis is tight and not sliding back, it is advisable to go for circumcision. Some religion is performing this as part of their relegion. It has been reported that circumcised men are less likely to get HIV+ve. After circumcision, the sex drive is supposed to increase.

Answer 3

No, there is absolutly no reason why it MUST be done, except for some sort of medical complication. People who say its harder to clean uncut or more prone to infect don't have any reality of what its like to actually be uncut. I would go as far as to say that if you ask any guy that chose to have it done how he feels afterward he wouldn't tell "I feel like I'm less at risk for cancer". Basicly think of it from this angle; you wouldn't cut off some other part of your body because it could get infect. A women wouldn't have her breast removed becuase alot of other women who have them get breast cancer.

Answer 4

No, of course not. Only about 15% of the men in the world undergo circumcision and this is mostly religious or cultural/habitual. I prefer uncircumcised.

Answer 5

Don't do it for the health benefits, the results on that are shaky at best, and even if it is beneficial, the effects are negligible if you're using protection anyway.

However, I hear it smells different from cut ones. Is this true?

Answer 6

No, of course not. It's a personal/medical decision. Or sometimes a tribal custom.

Answer 7

No dude there are a lot of us dudes that are uncirced and are very happy. If your having problems see your doctor it can be fixed.

once it is gone you cant get it back make your desisions wisley.

curtdude
uncut and happy

Answer 8

It's not mandatory, but it's safer. If you aren't circumsized you are prone to infections in that area. The purpose of a circumcision is to get rid of the extra skin around it so there's no where for the bacteria to hide and grow

Answer 9

nope

Answer 10

no but getting circumsized lessens chances of getting infections and is more hygenic.