Is it better to have a circumsized penis or a normal one?
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It really depends, but for the vast majority of guys, it's probably better to stay uncircumcised (normal). About 70-80% of the world's male population is uncircumcised, and no one ever hears about any proportion of that group complaining, so it must be (at least) alright to stay uncircumcised.
The foreskin does have its uses. It contains many nerve endings that could contribute to sexual sensitivity (links 1, 2). In addition, several studies indicate 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).
And while many people may think the uncircumcised penis is less hygienic, it's actually very easy to clean and keep clean (link 6). Good genital hygiene is also key to minimizing/preventing a lot of the problems commonly associated with having a foreskin.
So as long as one's foreskin works normally (which is the case in the vast majority of men), he maintains good genital hygiene (which is quick and easy), and he practices safe sex (which he should anyway), then it's probably better to have a normal uncircumcised penis.
I think you answered your own question
Normal is better. It's more sensitive to pleasure and the women like mine.
I am cut and I don't really mind but want to be intact for a day to see how it feels
i say the same as Tommy but in reverse: i'm uncut and i just wanna see what it feels like being cut. from what i've heard, uncut is easier for masturbation
There's benefits and disadvantages to both. If you don't have any problems with what you have, I'd recommend to keep it that way. 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.
If you are already circumcised, you use what you've got - you can't reverse the operation.
If we are talking about children, they should NOT be circumcised - that's a decision they can make as adults.
I was circumcised at 18 and would never go back! Sex is 100% better, it's cleaner, healthier (less chance of acquiring STD's and HIV) and women prefer cut! If you are a white male in America cut is the Norm!
Leave it uncircumcised. This is natural. It can always be done later in life.
I used to be uncircumcised and now i'm circumcised and i can tell you first hand that it is a lot much better being circumcised.
better to have a natural/normal/uncut one. Its the way you were born and if it works the way it was designed to then why change it. I'm natural and have never had a problem with it
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