Why is circumcision so significant?
927819
Although I am so  ,I see no reason why a naturally occurring skin appendage should be removed. It is a phony pseudo religious act. It seems that the Jews started it and the Malsoms followed along. I would never personally have it done.
370870
NO, sorry!\nForeskin advantage.\n20 good reasons against the circumcision!\n\n1. Full penis length and circumference. The "prepuce" (foreskin) constitutes 50% or more of the skin system of the penis. If unfolded and spread flat, the average adult foreskin measures 60-90 square centimeters (10-14 square inches), or about the size of an index card. The foreskin creates a visible longer penis, especially when the foreskin extends beyond the head of the penis. Also, the double-layered tissue of the foreskin engorges with blood during erection and creates a visibly and sensually thicker shaft and glans.When the engorged foreskin retracts behind the coronal ridge of the glans, it often creates a wider and more pronounced "ridge" that many partners find especially stimulating during penetrative intercourse. The circumcised penis appears truncated and thinner than a full-sized intact penis.\n\n2. Protection. The sleeve of tissue known as the foreskin normally covers the glans and protects it from abrasion, drying, callusing (keratinization), and environmental contaminants. The glans is intended by nature to be a protected internal organ, like the female clitoris. The effect of an exposed glans and resulting keratinization on human sexual response has never been studied. Increasing reports by circumcised men indicate that keratinization causes a loss of sexual sensation, pleasure and fulfillment.\n\n3. Ridged bands. The inner foreskin contains bands of densely innervated, sexually responsive tissue. They constitute a primary erogenous zone of the human penis and are important for realizing the fullness and intensity of sexual response.\n\n4. Gliding action. The foreskin is the only moving part of the penis. During any sexual activity, the foreskin and glans work in unison; their mutual interaction creates a complete sexual response. In heterosexual intercourse, the non-abrasive gliding of the penis in and out of itself within the vagina facilitates smooth and pleasurable intercourse for both partners. Without this gliding action, the corona of the circumcised penis can function as a one-way valve, dragging vaginal lubricants out into the drying air and making artificial lubricants essential for non-painful intercourse.\n\n5. Specialized sensory tissue. In addition to the "ridged bands" mentioned above, thousands of coiled fine-touch receptors (Meissner’s corpuscles) constitute the most important sensory component of the penis. The foreskin contains branches of the dorsal nerve and between 10,000 and 20,000 specialized erotogenic nerve endings of several types, which are capable of sensing slight motion and stretch, subtle changes in temperature, and fine gradations in texture.\n\n6. The frenulum. This is a highly nerve-laden web of tissue that tethers the inner foreskin to the underside of the glans. It is similar to the frenula found under the tongue, the upper lip and the clitoral hood (female foreskin). For many intact men, the penile frenulum is a male "G-spot" that is highly pleasurable when repeatedly stretched and relaxed during sexual activity. Depending on the surgical method used, the frenulum is partially to completely destroyed by circumcision.\n\n7. Proper blood flow. The foreskin contains several feet of blood vessels, including the frenular artery and branches of the dorsal artery. The loss of this rich vascularization interrupts normal blood flow to the shaft and glans of the penis, damaging the natural function of the penis and altering its development.\n\n8. Immunological defense. The soft mucosa of the inner foreskin produces plasma cells, which secrete immunoglobulin antibodies, and antibacterial and antiviral proteins, such as the pathogen-killing enzyme called lysozyme. All of the human mucosa (the linings of the mouth, eyelids, vagina, foreskin and an.us) are the body's first line of defense against disease. This benefit of the foreskin could be one possible explanati
1045934
It's cutting the foreskin which exposes the penis. Teaching children good hygiene renders circumcision just preference of the parents. It is unnecessary and accidents though rare still occur. IE cutting the penis tip off.
558043
These days there are NO hygenic reasons for circumcision if you bathe at least once a day. There will therefore be no smell. Accusations otherwise are just born out of ignorance. If you consider most of European men, for instance, are uncircumcised, don't you think they would have moved to circumcision en masse long ago if circumcision was the most hygenic and correct thing to do? \n\nAlmost all other reasons for circumcision are now medically treatable and therefore, circumcision is unneccessary.\n\nFor women, an intact penis is DESIGNED to work better that a circumcised one because the foreskin allows for greater movement during sexual intercourse and less lubrication is required.\n\nIt is also better for the man because his glans is soft and sensitive - the glans on circumcised penises gets thick and hard over the years and decreases sensitivity and can even lead to erection problems.\n\nI am writing this as someone who IS circumcised and I am appalled that a fully functional part of me was trimmed off for no real reason and which has, subsequently, given me a less satisfactory sex life than my uncut counterparts.
674359
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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In Islam circumcision is not mandatory.\n\nBut because Islam says that one must not have even a drop of urine on a person (outside the organs of course) when praying five times a day, then it would be hard for those uncircumcised people as they need to clean their "thing" every prayer time.\n\nSo it is not mandatory, but highly highly highly highly highly recommended.
588731
What's the point of female circumcision? It just mutilates a woman. It can cause her to have urinary, sexual, and labor (when having a baby) problems. Why do it? Its a sign of hatred and violence against women. There are many charities that are working tirelessly to end this cruel and barbaric procedure. And exactly how does this sick procedure prepare women for marriage? By preparing them for years of torture to come at the hands of their husbands?  I think its a sick procedure and thank God it isn't practiced anywhere where people have half a brain.
854681
You should have your circumcision based on clinical need.... is your foreskin too tight? Does it interfere with a normal sex life? Are you getting repeated urine infections or posthitis (inflammation of foreskin)?\n\nThe benefits of circumcision are mainly hygeine related, there is no "pocket" for bacteria and virus' to flourish in when circumcised. "Roundheads" are slightly less likely to pick up sti's than "Cavaliers".\n\nI like my hood.... it keeps me warm in winter and my missus likes it as well.
1097892
I've been with both and the circumcised guy will last longer because there is less sensitivity at the head of the penis. This happens, of course, over time if a guy was clipped at birth. I've never known of anyone who had it done as an adult. What are his reasons for wanting unnecessary surgery? Has he looked into the complications? Infection, AMPUTATION! Is it just so he'll match his buddies? It really will affect your sex life, so he should seriously discuss the repercussions with a doctor and also consider your feelings about it. Good luck.
527892
These days there are NO hygenic reasons for circumcision if you bathe at least once a day. There will therefore be no smell. Accusations otherwise are just born out of ignorance. If you consider most of European men, for instance, are uncircumcised, don't you think they would have moved to circumcision en masse long ago if circumcision was the most hygenic and correct thing to do?\n\nAlmost all other reasons for circumcision are now medically treatable and therefore, circumcision is unneccessary.\n\nFor women, an intact penis is DESIGNED to work better that a circumcised one because the foreskin allows for greater movement during sexual intercourse and less lubrication is required.\n\nIt is also better for the man because his glans is soft and sensitive - the glans on circumcised penises gets thick and hard over the years and decreases sensitivity and can even lead to erection problems.\n\nI am writing this as someone who IS circumcised and I am appalled that a fully functional part of me was trimmed off for no real reason and which has, subsequently, given me a less satisfactory sex life than my uncut counterparts.
575619
ANYBODY that thinks an uncircumcised penis is DISGUSTING is UNINFORMED and unfortunately so! There are many disadvantages with circumcision. It's unnecessary and extremely painful, it desensitizes the nerves in the penis, it's not cleaner/healthier, the average man loses an inch off the length of his penis, and run the risk of a botched procedure. Only the USA routinely circumcises children while the remainder of men in the world are intact (85% of men in the world). Does anyone even know why circumcision was started back in the day? only to discourage boys from masturbating. I think anyone who thinks its okay to circumcise a child/man should watch this video at  http://intact.ca/video.html ....as far as intact men go, don't do it...  it's not worth it and unnecessary!!
1083212
Hospitals sell them to labs, burn centers, pharmasudical companies, cosmetic industries etc.  There is big demand for them so circumcisions will never go out of style.
12499
one who calls himself "batman" is wrong.\n\nCircumcision is a surgery that removes foreskin, i.e. a fold of skin that goes around the head of penis in relaxed state. I do not think there is any difference in erect state (scars maybe?)\n\nCircumcision makes lots of sence in hot climate with scarce water, as foreskin folds retain some of urine (no matter how hard you shake it), which becomes breeding ground for germs. That's why both Jews and Arabs have it as part of their religion. \n\nIt is also a common practice in modern US, regardless of religion, and I do not know why.
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For centuries, circumcision was associated with increased hygienity. The heart consistently represents the human seat of motivation. Thus, ‘circumcision of the heart’ means ridding oneself of anything that could dirty or encumber one's pure motives. By comparison, note that unresponsive, encumbered ears are referred to as 'uncircumcised' at Jer 6:10 and Acts 7:51. Note also Exo 6:12 wherein Moses referred to his 'uncircumcised' (speech impaired?) lips as an excuse why he could not talk with Pharaoh.\n\nBy the way, Paul was a converted Jew and had thus obviously been circumcised. Note that Acts 16:3 has Paul circumcising Timothy so that he will not be disrespected by potential converts from Judaism.
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Not other than it's easier to keep it clean and then the father doesn't have to have the "how to clean your self" talk, with their son.\n\nIt looks nice, a lot of girls/women don't like foreskin. \nIt's painful, but it's not like he'll remember it. \n\nA Mohel, is a person that performs the circumision, in the jewish faith. On t.v. this lady hired one, even though she wasn't jewish and she said the baby hardly cried at all. It was that reality show  Dr. 90210.
45583
It is a huge myth that an unircumsized penis is less clean. The only way that you are prone to infection is if you do not wash yourself. There is no medical reason to be circumsized. Most people have their boys done now because the father of the baby is or so the boy will "look like other boys." I am a maternity nurse, many parents are researching the pros and cons. And any MD can give you that information. And are you thinking of doing for a partner??? You need to look exactly it entails before you make that decision. A baby can not remember the pain, but could you forget getting the foreskin of your penis cut off without pain med??? Of course not..but yet we do not give babys any anesthesia...just a little added note.
616760
well,circumcision is the right thing for males\nits also good for sexual health.