For men who are circumcised, do you wish you weren't?
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There were two surveys that asked similarly. It found similar results, with about 90% satisfaction rate among the two. The Uncircumcised group has a point or two higher, but I'd say that's a pretty safe margin of error. That, and uncircumcised guys always have the option of choosing what they want if they don't like it. Question 17:
http://www.jackinworld.com/library/surve...
Another survey found that about half of circumcised expressed desired to rather have chosen themselves.
http://www.jackinworld.com/qow/q15.html...
I suppose that somewhat shows why infant circumcision rates have dropped a lot (the USA is the last developed nation doing it on a large scale to newborns, but it's as low as 14% in some states).
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BTW, here's some background info on circumcision. 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.
Hey im 14 years old and i am uncircumcised and i hate it. Ive been turned down by 3 girls from giving me head because they think its disgusting and all the guys in the lockerroom give me **** about it. You should definitly have your son circumcised because it will be alot better for his social life.
I am cut due to medical at 5... do it if you really want to
Most people are circumsized now and it is a more healthy way to prevent problems. By they time they reach 14 they will be thankfull for it. It isnt painfull (get it right when they are first born) so they wont have to really feel the pain.
i recommend u do it because its more hygenic and less painful when he grows up:)
I'm circumcised. I wish I wasn't. It is torture. You don't remember it because you're a newborn, but chopping off part of a little kid's body will make him cry and bleed and be miserable.
Besides, it's not your place to decide, it's his penis. If he wants to be circumcised he can have it done to himself when he's older.
I knew somebody who was circumcised and wished they weren't...a relative of mine...they weren't too pleased it was done to them as a baby. For no good reason either. They were also brought up in the UK and I think in the minority.
I am a girl and my bf is uncircumcised...I really like it...I live in Australia and circumcision is pretty rare among young people...same with most of the world actually...I'm guessing you're in the US? It's not really even considered here.
I would say give your kid the choice. It's not worth the risks just because of the possibility of some teasing or some superficial woman not liking it. They might not be in the minority at school - even in the USA nowadays the newborn rate is low enough in a lot of states that uncircumcised is more common in some states and about 50% in others. He will have a fighting chance. And it's got an easy retort - "why are you checking out my penis anyway, are you gay?" would soon shut bullies up.
I was never teased about being natural/uncut. check out the links below to give you the information you need. I have had sex with about 8 different women (married now) and have even had some that uncut is better than cut. I didn't get my son done and I hope you don't get your son done. If he chooses to do it when he is an adult then it is his penis to make that decision. Is it something you should do against his will?
I was circumcised as an adult and I think it's 10x's better for me than being uncircumcised.
I'm circumcised and wish I wasn't. With proper hygene, an intact penis is just as hygenic as a cut penis. When he gets to be a teenager (I'd say 14 or 15, that way the penis is developed more) give him information from both and neutral viewpoints and let him decide for himself.
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