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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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Can an ordinary doctor do circumcision?

Technically yes, any doctor can do a circumcision. However, it is a delicate procedure, and a mistake can have catostrophic results, including damage to the penis, bleeding, infection, and pain. Every year in the United States, there are small number of deaths resulting from circumcision, due mostly to infection, and there a small number of major surgical errors including accidential partial amputation of the penis. The American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Urologists, both recommend that circumcision be performed only be doctors familiar with the procedure. The American Academy of Pediatrics has stated that there is no need for routine infant circumcision.

What is a circumcision AND photos?

A circumcision is the removal of the protective prepuce or foreskin from the front of the penis.

If you get circumcision at age 18 will it be the same as you would as a baby?

Yes! it will be a much safer procedure too, because the penis is fully developed!

But, sex.... (won't be). All parts of the penis are sensitive sexual tissue, the removal of any of those parts means less fulfilling sex. The foreskin is the most sensitive part of the penis.

If you are doing this for aesthetic reasons, are you willing to sacrifice sexual pleasure for it? It is hard to believe that some of us still believe our way is better than nature's way.

I'm 20 years old and circumcised, and am in the process of re-growing my foreskin by gentle tensioning. It will never be the same as the original, but I will regain some of the benefits to being intact.

Good luck in whatever you do! I hope the decision you make, makes you happy!!!

If circumcision has more benefits than disadvantages why do so many people oppose it?

It doesn't have any benefits worth mentioning. It is a religiously based and barbaric rite that disfigures and causes damage to the sensitivity of the penis. the foreskin is built to protect the glans of the penis. The removal of the fore skin results in the surface of the glans becoming covered in scar tissue leading to a reduction in sensitivity and a reduction in the pleasure of sex. The only advantage in circumcision is that people with poor hygiene are less likely to to get infections under their dirty foreskin.

How did circumcision set any Jewish male apart from others?

when it was first done only the tip of the foreskin was removed. this did however remove the ridged band causing the fore skin to stay open rather then fit snugly around the front of the flaccid penis.the modern cut however totaly changes the foreskin and exposed the whole of the glans.

Is circumcision a reason for Viagra use?

Viagra has no connection of whatsoever to circumcision, it is a treatment for male who has problem with erection or keeping an erection.

What are males supposed to do if the bible may say circumcise will be no reword and noncircumcise will be breaking his oath or something?

If you read carefully you will find that there is in fact no need to circumcise according to the bible . the new testament or Muslim religions. most muslims are not circumcised.

How much does circumcision cost in UK?

its free, under the NHS as religion.

Circumcision is not free unless under the NHS unless it is it is done to treat a disease.

The cost of removing a healthy prepuce from the penis is between £800-£1200.

What are the pro cons of adult male circumcision?

Cons of circumcision:

1. may be seen as disfigurement by some

2. may cause pain, although safe and effective medications are administered to reduce pain

3. has few immediate health benefits

4. may cause rare complications, including cutting the foreskin too long or too short, poor healing, bleeding, or infection

How did the Jews know if someone was circumcised?

The easiest way to tell if someone is circumcised is to look at their flaccid (soft) penis. In uncircumcised men the pink head of the penis will be covered by the foreskin. In circumcised men, the pink head of the penis will be visible when soft since the foreskin has been removed. It's generally assumed that most Jewish males are circumcised on the 8th day after being born. However some Jews may not be circumcised for a variety of reasons. For babies who are premature or are born with health problems, circumcision is usually delayed because of the increased risk of complications. Jews were not circumcised in the Soviet Union because the communist government did not allow religion. Some reform Jewish congregations also no longer require circumcision of infants due to the ethical concerns of removing part of the infant's genitals.

What does it mean if you get circumcised?

Circumcision is the cutting off of the skin covering the head of the penis (the glans). Here is a video of it being carried out:
http://newborns.stanford.edu/Plastibell.html

and here is a more gruesome one where the baby is in considerable pain:
http://www.strimoo.com/video/17200531/Plastibell-Infant-Circumcision-Veoh.html

There are many reasons I can give you why circumcision is a bad choice.

Have a watch of this 20 minute video by the nocirc organisation. It is very informative:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHVvB1oHAgg

In regards to care. Care is a lot easier with intact, non-circumcised 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. This medical page explains further:
http://www.kidshealth.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/contentpage/pi_id/266

Circumcised boys actually require a lot more care.
Firstly, all newly circumcised boys are in discomfort because there is an open wound. The wound is susceptible to infection. It can also become irritated by ammonia in the urine - which provides more discomfort for the baby.
One common problem is a skin-bridge. The skin left over after the foreskin is severed can re-attach to another part of the penis resulting in an adhesion (see link below for picturesof this and other complications). Very little of this is told to you. Do you really want all this hassle when there is no need for it?
http://www.circumstitions.com/Complic.html
(Look around the circumstitions site - it has a wealth of information.)

The psychological effects of circumcision are open to dispute, but I cannot imagine them being anything other than negative. It certainly won't help you bond with your child - especially in those crucial early months:
http://www.cirp.org/library/psych/goldman1/
(Look around the cirp site- it has a wealth of information.)

The foreskin serves a sexual purpose. The negative sexual effects are rarely mentioned or worse, denied. Circumcision removes a functioning part of the penis. Many circumcised men do not even know what they have lost - especially in the USA where it can be a taboo topic - what with men having fragile egos and all.

As someone with a foreskin, I value it. It contains many specialized nerves on it's underside. When the foreskin is moved up and down it is very pleasurable and prompts the release of all sorts of feel-good hormones. Circumcised men cannot masturbate as easily as there is no gliding effect. If they try it without an artificial lubricant then it may chafe , become red and sore. I think this is terrible - to worsen the sexual lives of someone without their consent. This site shows the movement of the foreskin in masturbation (graphic). It also contains a 20 minute video on the function of the foreskin:
http://www.circumstitions.com/completeman/

Without the foreskin protecting the glans, circumcised men lose further sensitivity. The glans (head of the penis) dries out. It also brushes on underwear which causes the skin to toughen -sort of like when you walk bear feet - the skin hardens. This page shows pictures (graphic):
http://www.noharmm.org/IDcirc.htm

There are good reasons to believe that sex is better for the woman as well, if the man has his foreskin intact: This site is an educational one on why it is better for both partners to be intact (graphic):
http://xrl.us/foreskinfunctions

Men in Britain, Ireland, France, Germany and Italy, along with the rest of Europe don't get circumcised and they all do as good if not better than countries where circumcision is more common. So all in all it is best to be as nature intended. No medical association actually recommends non-therapeutic infant circumcision. Check out this site for frequently asked questions:
http://www.circinfo.org/parents.html

Here is some other information you might find useful:

History: Non-religious circumcision only started in English-speaking countries in the late 1800's. The main reason was to prevent masturbation. More info can be found at this at this site:
http://www.historyofcircumcision.net/

Rates of circumcision:
Circumcision rates have dropped in the USA to 60%.
http://www.circumstitions.com/USA.html
In Canada and Australia the rate has dropped to less than 10%. In Britain the rate is less than 1%. Only 20-25% of the world are circumcised, 2/3 of these are Muslim.

When is circumcision performed on a male?

It all depends on the reason and religion involved for example The Jews prefer to have this done to their boys on the 8h day of their lives. while Muslims are not to concerned when it happens and often use this as a right of passage into manhood ceremony. When it comes to non religious circumcisions such as are done mainly in the USA and to a lesser degree in other English speaking country's it is usually done within a couple of days of birth.

Do they do anything painful to the boy at his bar mitzvah?

No. Jewish boys get circumcised when they're 8 days old. In the case of Bar Mitzvah, the hardest part is reading the Torah without vowels and symbols.

Do health partners cover circumcisions?

Most medical insurance company's are unlikely to cover circumcision unless there is a medical reason for it. There are very few instances where there is a health requirement for the circumcision of an infant for example. and unless you are covered for cosmetic surgery the answer is likely to be no.

Is sexual orientation independent of circumcision?

Yes it usually is as the victims of circumcision are usually infants or prepubescent children.

Why is a circumsized penis ugly?

Maybe you're not used to them.

It is reasonable to assume that anything that has been mutilated becomes ugly, especially to those that realise the correct order of the thing.

What is an overly aggressive circumcision?

when a circumcision is done it is usually done to a child with a foreskin that does not retract. It is easy with something that small to cut of more foreskin then there actually is . this leads to a situation where the remaining skin is pulled up and is tightened over the penis behind the glans leading to painful erections , hair up the shaft of the penis and badly bent erections.

Is adult circumcision a good idea or bad?

Personal choice, there really isn't any good or bad to it.

How does a briss affect a circumcision?

Briss or bris or brit means "covenant". The full form is brit milah, "covenant of cutting". Briss etc is a short way of saying the Jewish ritual of naming a boy, including circumcision and a shared meal.

Jewish circumcision is commonly done much more quickly than medical circumcision, often with no more anaesthetic than a sop of wine, but it still must involve the foreskin being torn away from the penis-head (glans) before it is cut. This commonly throws the baby into shock so that he seems to "sleep right through it".

Brit Shalom is a naming ceremony with everything but the circumcision.

Where can you get a self-circumcision device?

Don't even THINK about self-circumcision devices! Circumcision is a rather complex medical procedure that requires the expertise of a trained doctor. If you try to circumcise yourself, you risk getting a serious infection, blood loss, accidently cutting the glans of your penis and in some cases, death.

Why was circumcision the sign of the covenant?

Because that is the instruction that was claimed was given. It is interesting to note that the ancient Egyptian ruling class also did this as adults to set themselves apart from the lower classes. I suppose it was a sign of exclusivity in real terms

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What is the difference between a vacectamy and cercumsized?

circumcision is the removal of foreskin around the penis, usually performed in newborns. A vacectamy is when you get something in the ballsack cut so you can't produce fertile sperm, thus not having children

What are muslim iniation practices?

There is only one, it's called the Shahhada this translates as the declaration of faith, all one must do is recite the Shahhada in front of 3 practicing Muslims.