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Circumcision
Circumcision is the removal of the foreskin or prepuce from the penis. The majority of circumcisions are done on religious or cultural grounds, while some are done for health reasons.
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Why is female circumcision done and are there any benefits accruing to the circumcised women?
In some cultures it's considered a sin for a woman to enjoy sex. It's tradition that female members of the family come together to perform the circumcision. It's believed that if a woman enjoys sex she might stray from her husband. Women are only meant to have children, not enjoy sex.
Women who didn't undergo this are considered 'dirty'.
It's a tradition that is still upheld by many African cultures and some Middle-Eastern cultures.
There are absolutely no benefits of female circumcision. Often it's done under non-hygienic circumstances, and most of all, that woman is deformed for the rest of her life. She will no longer be able to have orgasms (only a few women can have orgasms only by penetration).
I definitely don't approve, but it's hard to fight tradition and religion.
How much does adult circumcision cost in Georgia?
This depends on who performs circumcision, the age of the patient, what type of anesthetic is used if any, and facilities. Typical cost is around $1500 for adults in an office setting, about $2500 in a hospital setting with general anesthetic.
Did Prince William have a circumcision procedure?
No, he is not.
1. Diana, Princess of Wales, did not believe in circumsicion or allow either of her sons to be circumsized.
2. There is a photo of William in Africa taking a pee near a fence and some trees and he is quite clearly not circumsized.
Is it rare for boys to get circumcised?
less then 20% of the worlds men are circumcised and the percentage is getting lower. most of these are done for cultural reasons and a small percentage of these are done for misguided medical reasons. this form of genital mutilation is usually carried out on infants and boys as they have no choice in the process.
Why can't i find some one to do a circumcision on my 6 month old?
Do you really want to inflict pain on your son as he enters the world? You might hear people saying "oh they use pain relief". But the pain relief isn't enough to completely mask the pain. Second of all, they don't use it sometimes. As it is done behind closed doors, you don't know what torture your son will be going through. See this recent video by a nurse who just watched his first circumcision:
There are other reasons not to do it.
Care is a lot easier with intact boys as there is nothing to do. The foreskin is unretractable in infancy so it should be left alone. No cleaning under it or pulling it back is required. In fact, it is advised by doctors to just leave it alone:
Circumcised boys require a lot more care. Circumcised boys are in discomfort for some time post-op because there is an open wound. This wound can easily become infected. It can also become irritated by ammonia in the urine. Another possible problem is that the severed skin can re-attach to form a skin bridge. Moms with circed boys have to be constantly vigilant and take measures to make sure this doesn't occur. Basically, it is a whole lot of extra hassle (that usually nobody tells you about).
The foreskin is a highly specialised piece of skin found nowhere else on the penis. It helps in masturbation and during sex.
As you say it isn't necessary health wise and when you weigh in the complications, the pain, the loss of sexual functioning and the breach of bodily integrity, it is definitely a net-negative operation:
As for what circumcised men think. They are likely to be highly biased in favour of getting it done. This is mainly because they don't want to admit they are worse off. This article called "The vulnerability of men" is interesting:
To me these reasons were sufficient enough not to do it.
As for it having to be done later. That is rare if you just leave it alone and let nature take care of things. Misdiagnosis of a tight foreskin by unexperienced doctors is not unusual USA. An unretractable foreskin is normal in infancy (see the kidshealth link above). Some doctors do not know this - hence their recommendation of circumcision. In fact, the average age of boys being able to retract their foreskin is 10 years of age.
Most kids experience ballooning - where the pee fills up the foreskin before it comes out. Over time, the hole becomes wider and eventually the foreskin becomes retractable. This can happen any time up until puberty. The important thing is not to force it as this can create scar tissue which will impede retraction. So just leave it alone. It requires no cleaning on the inside.
Is circumcision the best choice for male reproductive health?
No it is not. The foreskin both protect the sensitive glans of the penis throughout the males life and plays an important part in sexual response and pleasure in both masturbation and sexual intercourse. no good reason can be shown for circumcision. and it originated as a religious and cultural procedure. any medical reasoning behind it has long since been discredited.
Can you die from complications of circumcision?
It is possible, but extremely rare. Less then .01% of men of men who undergo circumcision die.
However the mortality rate as a result of circumcision in the USA is slightly higher then that of SIDS
Do the Amish practice circumcision?
Jehovah's Witnesses do not practice literal circumcision for religious reasons. Hindus, Buddhists, and Jains, are forbidden to circumcise as it violates the body. Mormons, Christian Scientists, and the Amish are also forbidden to circumcise or be circumcised.
Is circumcision an invasive procedure?
Yes it is , it involves the amputation of an important part of the penis changing the way it feels and the way in which it will react for the rest of your life, think twice or even thrice before you make this decision as this can not be undone, foreskin restoration returns only some of the benefits available to the original natural foreskin.
What is the significance of Brit Milah to a Jew?
It is the name of a ceremony where the children of many Jews have their genitals mutilated by the removal of the foreskin from the penis. It may also be a time when the traumatic effected of the operation causes psychological damage and interference with the mother child bond.
It's arguable. The foreskin contains some specialized tissue that can not be regenerated once it is removed.
Most infant circumcisions do leave a reasonable amount of inner foreskin which can be stretched along with the existing outer skin to create a new foreskin, while the restored foreskin will not contain the specialized nerves the inner foreskin no longer being exposed to air will become moist and will keep the glans sensitive.
so many of the effects can be restored and the look can be restored
Many thousands of men that were forcibly circumcised as children are undergoing foreskin restoration programs. they do this in order to regain some of the sensitivity to their penis glans lost as a result of the glans being exposed for years to constant friction on underwear and to regain the moisture that keeps the glans healthy and well prepared. The foreskin is itself a specialised piece of equipment with an inner mucous lining like the eye lids and has tens of thousands of pleasure giving nerves that enhance sex and masturbation. the nerves are lost forever but the foreskin can be regrown with special skin stretching techniques.
Who are the characters of Circumcision by Ananta Toer?
the boy (the narrator)
Tato
Kiai
father
mother
Why doesn't insurance cover circumcision?
To be completely honest, insurance companies that don't cover circumcisions don't make that choice for altruistic or idealistic reasons. They do it because it is financially cheaper for them to not do the circumcision.
Though circumcision does decrease rates of certain medical conditions, and the treatments for these conditions are often more expensive than an infant circumcision. The insurance company gambles that they will not have to pay out. Many men don't develop serious conditions that need treatment, and those that do, are unlikely to still be covered by the same insurance company as an adult when these conditions occur.
Medical insurance companies would find it in their interest not to encourage circumcision. In the first place they would be out of pocket paying to have the child done and after that there are many added risks of problems resulting from the circumcision. Both children and men who remain intact have far fewer problems involving the penis and the performance of same in latter life, it is in their interest to encourage this situation. problems related to the foreskin are very rare and nearly all that develop are easily taken care of without the need for the amputation of the whole thing There is no medical reasoning that calls for the removal of the healthy foreskin and the reasoning that it may avoid problems in the future is akin to the reasoning that amputating the feet cures smelly shoes. There is sound reasoning behind avoiding the procedure on account of the physical and psychological damage that may occur. In any case insurance company's don't gamble they carefully work out their odds and hedge what we would call a bet. It wont be long until circumcision has already become a mater of litigation in parts of the developed world. I doubt that the insurance want to become embroiled in a child sex mutilation situation. these cases are already beginning to pop up in courts. I would personally take them to the cleaners if they were complicit in the mutilation of my penis, luckily I still have it.
Many studies have been conducted on this issue, and they usually come across as undefined, meaning that no real conclusion was drawn from the investigation. However it is a long standing myth that those who are uncircumcised do indeed have a larger penis, and those who were circumcised as children end up with a 1-2 inch deficiency.
How foreskin is removed during intercourse?
The foreskin is not removed during intercourse. The foreskin is a double layer of very sensitive skin that covers and thus protects the glans penis. In the area where it is against the glans penis it is covered with a fine layer of mucous membrane. The foreskin is designed to be able to be pulled back wards exposing the glans penis entirely and then come back to cover it again on its own accord with the aid of the frenulum the ridged band inside the end of it puckers it in such a way as to hold it in place over the head. When you have sex the foreskin is pushed back as a result of the friction of pushing it into the vagina and as the penis moves back and forth so does the foreskin making the movement more pleasurable and less forceful for both male and female.
Is permanent retraction of the foreskin as an alternative to circumcision valid in Islam?
A person who could permanently retract his foreskin is deemed to be naturally circumcised and need not be circumcised !
Although circumcision is an integral part of Islam, there are exceptions to those individuals who could not be circumcised as the operation if carried out might be harmful to them or might jeopardise their health.
Among these categories of people include the disabled, infirm, those suffering from chronic illnesses eg:haemophillia or those born naturally circumcised( with little or no foreskin) or become naturally circumcised later owing to the onset of puberty where the foreskin shortens to the extent that it becomes permanently retracted behind the head thus exposing the head.
Can you ask the guy you are dating if he is circumcised?
Yes and no. The best way to go round it would be to discuss the issue of circumscion and gauge his thoughts. A background check would also be helpful then asking indirectly may just gve you the answer you are looking for. The best time to ask would be when the guy asks you about sex.
Circumcision is the removal (amputation) of a fold of skin, called the foreskin, from the end of the penis. The removal of the foreskin exposes the glans and urethral opening. It is more common in some cultures than others.
Circumcision is the removal of the prepuce (foreskin) that normally covers the glans of the man's penis. In many cases this is done in infancy when the prepuce is still fused to the glans it is simply torn apart (like tearing a fingernail from a finger) the prepuce is then either cut away or crushed of by a special mechanism. Note this is usually done for religious reasons there is however still a culture remaining in the USA where it is done "Ostensibly" for health benefits.
A circumcision operation is the amputation of the prepuce, or foreskin. the prepuce is the double layer of skin that covers and is able to slide back and forth over the glans of the penis. it is there to protect it's sensitivity and to help lubricate the sex act.
What happens in a celebratory meal after a Brit Milah?
Most often, a bris is held at a time of day where a light meal is served. Friends and family just visit with each other.
It is customary to sing a traditional song (Yom Leyabasha) and speak words of Torah.
