What We Do Not Know About Circumcision – Circumcision Resource Center (2024)

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What you need to know about circumcision? ›

Circumcision is the surgical removal of the foreskin that covers the tip of the penis. It is usually done on the first or second day after the baby's birth. Circumcision can be done on older children and adults, but this can be more complicated because it needs general anesthesia.

Opponents of circumcision also claim that the procedure desensitizes the penis and decreases sexual pleasure. That's because the foreskin, which makes up about half the skin of the penis, contains highly sensitive nerve endings.

The most common risks of circumcision are bleeding and infection. With bleeding, it's typical to see a few drops of blood from the surgical wound. Bleeding often stops on its own or with a few minutes of gentle direct pressure. Worse bleeding needs to be checked by a healthcare professional.

Male circumcision has been a subject of controversy for a number of reasons including religious, ethical, sexual, and medical. During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, in a rapidly changing medical and surgical world, circumcision rose in popularity as a primitive means of prophylaxis in the Anglosphere.

In the U.S., the American Urological Association (AUA) has a policy statement on circumcision. It is recommend that circumcision be offered as a choice to parents. You should talk with your child's doctor about the health risks and benefits, and decide what will work for your family.

Some parents decide not to have their son circumcised for reasons including: They worry about the pain he will feel or the risks involved. They believe it is a decision a boy should make for himself.

“A small faction of men feel they have been harmed by circumcision,” he says. “Some say they lose sensation.” Though anecdotally men report otherwise, the argument that an uncircumcised penis is more sensitive than a circumcised one is not well supported in the literature, he says.

They view it as a human rights issue, similar to female genital mutilation, a practice that is universally reviled and condemned. To alter a person's body without their consent is wrong, they claim, even if there are potential health benefits.

Materials and methods: Data are derived from relevant historical and theological articles. Results: Jesus Christ was circumcised as a Jew on the 8th day after his birth. Until 1960 the Catholic church celebrated the day as Circumcision Day. In medieval times the holy foreskin was worshipped in many European churches.

As Angel Castillo says, none in a normal circumcision. But I wanted to add that there are extreme circumcisions that remove so much skin that they do reduce the erect length of the penile shaft.

How much longer do circumcised guys last? ›

In line with consistent studies and review results, circumcision appears to have no correlation to Intravagin*l ejacul*tory Latency Time which is a clinically approved marker to assess Premature ejacul*tion. This clearly puts away the prospect of considering Circumcision as a cure for Premature ejacul*tion.

Reasons not to choose circumcision

wanting to avoid surgery that is not essential and that carries some risk of complications, even though these are small. concern that removing the foreskin may reduce the sensitivity of the tip of the penis and reduce sexual pleasure for both partners later in life.

Some Biblical scholars think that the Epistle to Titus, generally attributed to Paul, may state that circumcision should be discouraged among Christians (Titus 1:10–16), although others believe this is merely a reference to Jews.

For every six urinary-tract infections prevented through circumcision, at least one infant is likely to suffer a complication from surgery, such as hemorrhage. Men without a foreskin do appear less likely to get penile cancer.

On the morning of the circumcision ensure that you take a good bath or shower and pay particular attention to your genitals. Retract your foreskin as far as you can and clean well under it. Immediately before the time of the operation empty your bowels and bladder.

It is normal for the penis to appear swollen and black and blue after surgery. This will get better after the first few days. Then, a whitish coating or 'yellowish slime' may appear on the head of the penis. This is part of the normal healing process and will soon go away.

This pain often gets better in 3 or 4 days. But it may last for up to 2 weeks. Even though your baby's penis will likely start to feel better after 3 or 4 days, it may look worse. The penis often starts to look like it's getting better after about 7 to 10 days.

If your doctor told you to take your medicines on the day of surgery, take them with only a sip of water. Follow your doctor's instructions about when to bathe or shower before your surgery. Do not apply lotions, perfumes, deodorants, or nail polish. Take off all jewelry and piercings.