What's the rationale for male circumcision?  Does it matter as much as "size" does (or doesn't)?
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its done mainly for cleanliness and prevention of infections of the urinary tract and common infections and irritations
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I think you could. Initially, you would face a little discomfort coz the glans penis is a highly sensitive area, but over a few weeks, you would get used to it. When you are no longer uncomfortable you will find that you enjoy all the benefits of actual circumcision without the need for the actual surgery. Consider yourself lucky and envied by many.
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None.  Penile cancer is almost non-existent.  It is a shame for anyone to do that to their little baby boys.  There is no good reason for it in my eyes.\n\nOur buttholes harbor bacteria as well as our mouths.  Circumcision takes away sensitivity.  Some idiot thought that enjoying sex was evil and voila!  Circumcision.  It actually can take away from size too.\n\nNepesh is right.  Totally!  My Love bug's weenie is always cleanie.  It is beautiful and there is no need to hurt somebody like that.  Let's cut off your clitoris to make you cleaner?  No.  Take a bath/shower everyday and believe me, a good woman will have no problem making love to it.\n\nAll of you that claim that it is dirty or causes my cervical cancerd and what have you are just uneducated.
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hi....well circumcision if done in childhood , makes the glans almost least sensitive to superficial touch when we grow adult...But if done in adulthood then surely you will have hard time as the exposed area shall give you so much pain..\n\nAs far as orgasm is considered, I feel that it should not ideally make any difference if one is circumcised or not...However many people who are circumcisied claim to hold for longer than those who still have fore-skin attached...But I guess that its more of hyped and rumor only as there is no technical study to proove that......I hope that you shall agree with me that there is no meter to measure the orgasm....so its soooo  difficult to answer it exactly..\nBut its also true that I have come across many people who claim that after they got circumcised ,they can do better or longer...coz their tool get lesser sensitive.
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Well dude the circumcision practise started in the US due to religious and moral beliefs of people in the 40s and beyond. They said that one of the main benefits of circumcision was that it prevented or to reduce the chance of masturbation in boys (because its a sin). Circumcision has increased in the US to where doctors automatically circumcise babies with out parental consent...and most doctors just do it because it was done to them and its a common thing to do to newborns. Its a practise that should not be continued due to the damage and pain it causes to the baby. Plus intact penises are more sensitive to stimulation, and not everyone gets the "cheese" i've seen a few girls ive been with, that had more "cheese" than I have ever had in my life!
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I am a firm believer that size does not matter. I have met many guys with big ones and did not know how to use it. I have been satisfied with men who have had little ones only because they knew what they were doing. Wither you are big or little if you know how you use it your fine by me.
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Being uncircumcised, and having dealt with the "to snip or not to snip" issue in my youth.....I can give you some firsthand information on whether or not there is an advantage or a disadvantage to being uncircumcised.  Having had to deal with someone's reaction at first glance, and having to explain why it looks different to a couple of girlfriends, I realized that the only real difference between being circumcised and uncircumcised depends on your geographical location.  Yes there is an obvious physical difference with regards to the presence of the foreskin, and also the fact that the glans (head) is alot more sensitive to the touch than that of a circumcised one.....but that's as far as it goes.  If you travel to Europe.....most men in European countries are uncircumcised....same goes for countries in South America, and in Asia.....I guess they'd be asking the same question you just asked, but it would be regarding the advantage or disadvantage of a circumcised penis.  In the U.S., it's a well known fact that circumcision is widely practiced, and it has become the accepted standard.  It's so accepted that seeing an uncircumcised penis is almost like seeing someone from another planet.  Regardless though.....there is no real advantage or disadvantage to being uncircumcised.\nPersonally, the hygiene issue is really a non-issue, because I was taught from an early age to always clean up after using the bathroom.....and even now when I'm out of the house, I always walk around with a little pack of Wet-Naps.....so I can say that I'm relatively more hygenic than most circumcised guys who just shake put it away.  In the end it's about soap & water.\nIn my case, I was blessed with a shorter foreskin than normal which retracts completely on it's own when I become erect.....and although some guys are cursed with a tight foreskin (Phimosis), mine has always been flexible and easy to retract.\nAs far as an advantage, I can clearly state that having a glans that is very sensitive to the touch and loaded with sensations is something I would never want to lose.  In my case I've never had to deal with premature ejaculation......at one time I had to deal with the complete opposite....taking too long to ejaculate.\nAs far as medical problems are concerned, I've never had any issues, or situations that required medicine or medical intervention.  As far as it affecting sex.....I couldn't see how it would affect me in particular, because the glans is completely exposed when I'm erect.  In men with longer foreskin, all they have to do is retract it when they are erect, and it is the same as a circumcised one......in the end, it's a penis.\nBest of Luck!
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As for AAP0305, that is a fable. In America it is normal that men are circumcised, but here in Europe it's not usual. \nThat doesn't mean that all men here have infections or give the women infections. \nIt's all a matter of personal hygiene, circumcised or not. \n\nI love it when a man is not circumcised. I like it much better when the skin is on. I love to play with it :-) and a circumcised man just is missing something, according to my opinion.\nNo problem, but if you ask me what I like the most, it's definately uncircumcised.\nIf you ask my boyfriend, he will say the same. The thought that that delicate part of him would be missing... he just doesn't want to think about that. He loves his foreskin, it makes everything more sensible and nice.
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I see you r serious so i don't mind giving you an opinion, but this is just 1 person. I will admit i prefer circumcised, ONLY because i find it more appealing for hygienic reasons. However, I'm not the type to meet u & screw u so if i took the time to know a guy that interested me and it came down to we became intimate and i find out right then, i'm not going to get up and walk out over it, by then it wouldn't matter-unless he was nasty! If hygene is not an issue i will say, it's more to play with and the particular guy i'm using as experience was very sensitive with the addition, and it made it more fun and enjoyable for both of us. He always said that was a big part of it. So if this guy is similiar, he's a lucky guy and will have some great sex as long as he isn't hung up on it, & keeps himself clean he may learn to be happy w/ it. Then it won't matter what some girl thinks, only THE girl, and if she don't know what to do with it, move on.
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Yes CIRCUMCISED IS WAY BETTER, looks much better, smells much better. Uncircumcised is just weird, and usually less cleaner than a circumcised penis.\n\nAlso, studies show that circumcision also protects female partners from AIDS-HIV and other STD's. Browse this article: http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/Press_releases/2006/02_08_06.html
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Male circumcision is equally mutilation.  Just because it has religious roots it doesn't make it right.  Perhaps it made sense then to have male circumcision but today science has given us the knowledge of personal hygiene so it is completely uncalled for and an abuse of basic human right.\n\nBy the way not all female genital mutilation involves cutting the clitoris.
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Directly Quoted:\nCircumcision substantially reduces an infant´s chances of getting a urinary tract infection (UTI) during the first year of his life. Although the rate of urinary tract infections for infants is not very high (around xxx %), UTI´s are becoming increasingly difficult to treat (see here for a discussion). \nCancer of the penis - that effects xxx men in a thousand - is essentially eliminated in circumcised males. \nResearch shows that males who are circumcised have a lower risk of getting sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). In addition, partners of circumcised males are less likely to contract vaginal infections (e.g. yeast infections). \nCircumcision eliminates foreskin infections that occur throughout childhood. \nCircumcision prevents phimosis, a narrow opening that makes it impossible to retract the foreskin at a later age. \nGenital hygiene is easier after circumcision. \nCircumcision virtually eliminates the accumulation of smegma.
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well,circumcision is the right thing for males\nits also good for sexual health.
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Circumcision has not been shown to offer any significant health benefits. In fact, no established medical association in the world recommends routine circumcision. \n\n1.Some men develop cancer from the foreskin. However, it is important to note that 85 percent of the worlds men are not circumcised. There would be an overwhelming number of cancer deaths if that type of cancer was at all prevalent. It simply is not statistically anticipated. Breast cancer occurs ten times as much. Surely you wouldnt remove a breast to prevent cancer would you? \n2. Some say there is a risk of infection if you don't circumcise. Infections can be treated with antibiotics. Given the choice, men prefer antibiotics to cutting part of their manhood off. \n3. Some say there is a risk of cancer for the women. Again, this type of cancer would exist in huge numbers since much of the world is uncircumcised but it simply doesnt. \n4. There is a very weak argument that it should be done because its more hygenic. Surely they are kidding? Cut a piece off so we dont have to clean? And men should still clean their privates if they are circumcised. Why cut off part of something you're going to clean anyways? \n5. Anesthetic is rarely used during neonatal circumcision (because of the risk of death) and this leaves a child having a very sensitive part of his body literally cut off. Some people who are unfamiliar with life and medicine will tell you that the babies nervous system hasnt developed and he cant feel pain. Surely they are kidding. There are studies done to show that the  baby suffers immensley. In fact, sometimes the infants even pass out. \n6. The psychological and emotional longterm effects are not known. However, there are studies to indicate that men, having lost much of their sensitivity from sexual activity end up seeking deviant behavior. Also, such a devastating 'surgery' at such an early point in life has got to be scarring emotionally. \n\nIt was started in the US to prevent 'self abuse' and 'masturbatory insanity'. Now it is perpetuated by barbaric religious practices, ignorance, and people wanting to justify their own insecurities by perpetuating the trauma on their loved ones. \n\n\nDO NOT CIRCUMCISE YOU SON. \n\nIf a time comes in his life when he wants the surgery, or he is directed to do so by a doctor, then let him make the decision. \n\nyou notice how people recommending it are not citing any medical journals or statistics? They use phrases like 'i hear' or 'i think'. Below, is the AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION's report on why they DO NOT recommend neonatal circumcision. \n\nAlso, the American Academy of Pediatrics (link below) also does not recommend neonatal circumcision. Though, they do recognize that circumcision will eliminate much of the VERY SMALL risk of developing cancer. Make note: the risk is so small that you are more at risk of developing another kind of cancer by eating non organic fruits and vegetables that have carcinogenic pesticides and chemicals in it. \nSo if you decide that there is enough risk to do that to your child, surely you also only eat organic and natural foods right? \n\nI have never met a person who has both researched the practice thoroughly AND gone through with this barbaric crime.
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Interesting question and link to a good article. After reading the following from my source, it appears that there's a sufficient FREE supply to meet the demand:\n\n'Circumcision is the surgical removal of the foreskin of the penis. It is OFTEN performed in healthy boys for cultural or religious reasons. In the U.S., circumcision of a newborn boy is usually done before he leaves the hospital. Among the Jewish population, circumcision is done on the eighth day.'
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To be circumcised means to undergo circumcision, which, in males, involves the excision (or the removal) of the prepuce (or the foreskin) of the penis. For more details on female circumcision, you could refer to the following link\n\nhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/medical_notes/241221.stm\n\nCircumcision is either done due to medical reasons or as a cultural pratice.
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It is a barbaric practice.\n\nAsk a woman if she should be circumcized and the world goes into a tizzy -- as well it should.  Suggest that a boy need not be circumcized and people think you're nuts.  It'll be rationalized as "it is healthier."  If it is appropriate to keep our girls intact, it is then quite appropriate to keep our boys intact too.\n\nThe "health of the child" argument just doesn't fly.  We don't routinely remove the tonsils of children anymore as a preventive measure.  We don't remove the appendix because it might burst.  Removing the foreskin because there might be complications is BS.  C'mon we evolved over millions of years without the practice of removing the foreskin.  You'd think we could make it today without doing so.\n\nIt is absolutely no problem keeping an uncircumcized boy clean and disease free -- just wash them every day.\n\nThe treatment of phimosis where the foreskin won't retract over the glans used to call for circumcision.  However research has shown that topic steroids can painlessly help with this problem. Simple applications of hydrocortizone cream will reduce or prevent the adhesions. (It's working for my son).\n\nSo, here's how you stop it.  Don't let anyone circumsize your boys.  Don't let the doctors convince you that it needs to be done.  If they do it, consider a malpractice suit.  If they insist that it should be done, ask for a second opinion. Even if your inlaws are Jewish, ignore their "wishes" and keep your boys intact.  Unfortunately, it'll take years of people resisting this practice, more education and discussions like this, and enough boys with intact penises so that the circumsized become the odd boys out, not vice versa, and then it'll change.