to circumsize or not which is better?

Answer 1

Not.

The cleanliness thing is silly. When they are children the foreskin is attached, it doesn't slide back, its like wiping a finger to keep it clean. And when they get older... honestly what boy has an aversion to putting their hands on their penis in the shower? Women have all sorts of folds of skin that need to be kept clean, but most civilized people aren't calling for routine female circumcision.

As far as UTIs go, little girls get them far more often than little boys and the same antibiotics that work on little girls work on little boys.

And the bit about saving them from having to get it done later... if the foreskin isn't mistreated and the doctor actually knows anything about treatment of intact penises then the chances of absolutely needing a circumcision later are slim. I swear it seems as if American doctors are like dentists in pioneer times, where if anything was wrong with a tooth the answer was to pull it... Sure, instead of fixing the problem like doctors are supposed to do, they would rather just amputate a piece of your son's genitals.

And aesthetics? How on Earth do you presume to know what your son's future wife or husband or whatever is going to prefer? I mean, as the parent hopefully you arent going to be spending much time handling your sons penis once he's out of diapers.

I just don't see how anyone that does the smallest amount of research on the subject would think it was a reasonable thing to do. Seriously despite the wonders of modern science children die from it still today something like 1 in 7000. I'm unaware of any killer foreskin.

Answer 2

man, that is such a personal choice!! So many things to think about. I think taht society would have you believe that all boys should be circumsized, however, i often wonder what the actual percentage is. I have 7 month old son and yes, he was circumsized at the birth center where he was born. Needless to say it did not happen when he was born but, 2 weeks later...uuuuugggghhh. I was such a wreck emotionally at the thought of taking him to have the proceedure done. i could hear him cry in the back and I was falling apart in the waiting room. I was agreeable to it from a hygene stand point and his father was very adamant that it be done. But, the whole experience was overwhelming to say the least. I think that honest discussion between both parents in advance and researching the options is important to making the best decision for you!! GOOD LUCK!

Answer 3

Ok so I had my first son as a single mom and I had never seen an uncircumsized guy so it seemed like a normal thing to do. It took maybe 3 seconds-my son didn't as much wince-the procedure involved a plastic cap device that fell off after 2 or 3 days which was supposed to happen. No infections, no problems-totally textbook. Two and a half years later, married I had baby number two-my husband was WAY opposed to the procedure(even though he is circumsized) so baby number two isn't.It was more of a process making sure he was "clean" and I'm still on the fence about the ease of getting him clean as now he's five and needs to be able to do it himself. He can alter his "look" as an adult but its really painful and you go under general anesthetic-I know a navy urology nurse who saw many young soldiers post surgery. Its common that boys match their dads...that said my youngest hasn't even noticed that he's the odd man out so its really what you are comfortable with?

Answer 4

I haven't had any problems with my boys and they are uncircumsized. My friend decided to follow my lead and leave things alone and her son is doing fine.

My sister got her son circumsized and he got an infection (actually 3 times). My cousin got her boys circumsized and both have had problems. My stepson is circumsized and the Dr messed up and had to redo it.

My feeling is this, if God didn't want it there he wouldn't have put it there. No reason to go cutting skin off that very delicate area. Of course I didn't have to really make the decision with my boys, their father is uncut and was very upset when his ex got his first son cut so it made sense to leave it alone.

Answer 5

If you can honestly watch a video, just a VIDEO of a circumcision all the way through and not cry, or even flinch, thinking of that as your child... I don't know, I'll just stop there. I could never do it to my son, whether I "wasn't in the room" for him or not.

I think it is intolerably cruel... Just hearing a BRAND ******* NEW BABY scream like that, not cry, SCREAM in utter and devastating pain, hurt me so badly. It made me nauseous, watching that video. I couldn't even watch the whole thing. It is NOT a "quick little snip" at ALL. It is mutilation. Watch it, just once! Including the people reading this answer, about to do the "thumbs down"!

I would definitely have to say to not circumcise is better.

Answer 6

It's up to you but here's my experience.

My son is and my next son will be also. The doctor went on and on about how it was mutilation and all I could think about was how horrible it would be to not get it done while my boy was a few days old and then he might need it later on. I finally just said "they did in the bible and that's my choice" even though that wasn't my motivation.

My boy cried for 30 seconds then was completely fine and forgot about it forever. I think the blood tests from his heal were a million times more painful because he cried a lot more and was more sensitive. They put a ring on it and you just have to cover it in vaseline until the ring falls off a few days later. Then, nothing touches it and my boy wasn't bothered at all.

Answer 7

I circumsized my son and my brothers are circumsized too.
They used to say there were so many benefits, now they say its the same either way.
But, i know someone whos not circumsized and he got a yeast infection, like a girl gets; its awful for a guy.
And of course, you always run the risk of circumsicion getting infected (which is why you have to properly care for it) and risk something going wrong, which is very rare.

My son had no problem, he didn't cry after or anything; no infection, nothing horribly wrong.
Its really up to you after you weigh the pros and cons, but as for me, I would definetely get my next son circumsized too.

Answer 8

Cutting an open sore, then soaking it in urine and feces in an airtight and dark place is supposed to prevent infections? Huh?

I get a lot of ear infections, should I have my eardrum removed?

I know, in theory, the petroleum jelly (which we don't use in my house) and the gauze will keep the feces off of the open wound on the penis. In practice, I've seen more than one filthy, sore penis get wiped with a harsh baby wipe (I don't use those either) because baby pooped everywhere. Why not just wait until he's old enough to take Motrin, use the potty or decide for himself whether or not he wants cosmetic surgery? Why not just get his mom's name tattooed on his arm now so he won't remember that pain either?

I don't want to make light of this, but the arguments we use to justify male circumcision are very similar to the arguments used by those who practice female circumcision. Almost every single one of us can agree that female circumcision is mutilation, so let's take another look at male circumcision.

I think that all babies are born perfect. Mine were and I wouldn't change a thing.

Pam K, what does "it's aesthetic" mean? Aesthetically pleasing? To whom? I prefer an uncut penis, personally.

Answer 9

Personally I would have a doctor tell me if it was necessary or not, if it was needed then sure do it. but if there was no problem then I would leave him to decide in the future what to do.

My cousin however at 20 years old got an erection and his foreskin split, and had to be removed at 20! (I have no idea how this went undetected until 20, but it did.)

my younger brother had it done at 12months old and a stitch underneath came out, he now has a bent little fella.

some people get their sons done so that they won't feel different to daddy, if he sees him in the shower. others think its cleaner, which its not unless you teach your son to clean himself.

your choice.

Answer 10

All physique aspects are ideal of their organic type. Foreskin is there for a reason. It keeps the penile head moist, comfortable and guarded, and it additionally feels quite fulfilling for a guy to have that foreskin gliding up and down. A circumcised guy reviews in all probability 0.5 the exhilaration that an intact guy does. additionally, foreskin makes intercourse extra gentle for women folk people; the foreskin acts like a cushion against the vaginal partitions.