Is circumcision a good choice?

[ErinMumford]

did you or would you circumcise your boy?

[Sangita93]

I do not recomend for circumcision. We – my husband and I belongs to traditional Indian Hindu family. As a tradition, boys – guys are not circumcised in our culture, and so my husband is not. They go under correction if foreskin is not sliding back enough, or for any other medical reasons. Very few male go for correction after marriage if his foreskin is not sliding back and it is painful to penetrate. (phimosis - the inability to retract the foreskin, and paraphimosis - the inability to return the foreskin to its original location). As I found, my husband’s foreskin is helping in sliding his penis in, and it is making movements smmoth and easy. It is said that circumcision may result in a decreased incidence of urinary tract infections, lower incidence of sexually transmitted diseases and may reduce HIV transmission. Circumcision may lower the risk for cancer of the cervix in sexual partners. But surprisingly, these all problems are more common in communities where boys are circumcised in early childhood. It is also claimed that circumcision improves men’s performance, and both men and their partners can expect equal or increased sexual satisfaction as well as improved penile hygiene following VMMC. But the facts are – foreskin protects glans – crown of penis from frictions with undergarments, unexpected injuries and keeps it soft and smooth – sensitive in a natural way. It is a natural design, and it should not be disturbed if and unless it is required for medical reasons. Many medical reports indicates that because of circumcision, guy will have A slightly lower risk of other sexually transmitted diseases, and A slightly lower risk of urinary tract infections and penile cancer. However, these are both rare in all males. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) does not recommend routine circumcision. However, they said that parents should make their decision based on the benefits and risks, as well as their own religious, cultural, and personal preferences. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) found that the health benefits of newborn male circumcision outweigh the risks, but the benefits are not great enough to recommend universal newborn circumcision. One more advantage of his foreskin is, he can last longer just by sliding his penis slightly back, covering his glans and maintaining reaction, particularly in man on top positions. I enjoy sliding his foreskin back and forth during foreplays, his glans look marvelous in this game.

[TheEbonyEnchantress]

Most of the men i dated were always circumcised so never knew what it was like to be with a uncircumcised man. The first time i vave head to a uncircumcised man i hated it coz his dick was dirty ad and it smelled weird. So i decided I'll never be with an uncircumcised man. But a month ago i met this guy on tinder and he was uncircumcised i was reluctant to give him head coz by then i always thought all uncircumcised dick were dirty and smelly. But i closed my eyes and just started giving him head. He was so clean he even taught me how to suck an uncircumcised dick. I was one of the best head i have ever given. I even managed to deepthroat. Can't get over him and for some reason i noticed that he fucks better than all the circumcised men I've been with. So... it's all about the cleanliness. Off topic but you get it😹. Don't force circumcision on anyone

[BeachLuvR97]

I like us to get washed up, before. So, cleanliness is never an issue. And, I love washing the female form.

[hellionthesagereborn]

Is it a good thing to circumcise your female children? If you think that is wrong, its probably wrong to do it to a boy (especially considering the fact that it has no medical benefits. In fact they are four times more likely to bleed to death from the procedure then ever need it for medical purposes. Thats not even factoring in the risk of emasculation (removal of the penis) that does happen on rare occasion, all for something that serves literally no purpose of any kind and arguablly has many negative side effects).

[genericname85]

unless your boy has some serious issues with phimosis, shortened frenulum or whatever medical condition that makes circumcision a necessity, you are mutilating your boy and that is a terrible choice to make for a person that you are supposed to protect...

[genericname85]

if your body happens to favor being cuircumcised for whatever reason, they can do that as soon as they're old enough to decide that for themself...

[genericname85]

*boy not body

[NamerOfStars]

What's good for the goose is good for the gander- even in terms of "not sexually mutilating babies". I don't know why that idea is so controversial. It's his body, it should be his choice.

[loves2learn]

Depends on what’s right for your family and your children. I’ve heard from both sides.

[MTC29]

A man in my age range and born in the United States had no option. Circumcision was automatic. Would I do it to my own son? No, I would not.

[matchrestore]

I'm firmly against routine infant circumcision. Removal of healthy, functional tissue and permanently altering the sexual function of a minor that can't possibly consent is just plain wrong. If men chose to be circumcised later in life when they can make a fully informed decision about it, that is fine, but that choice should be left to the man.

[ohshee]

I am circumcised and when I had my son I had him circumcised to it was the choice that I made and I think it was a good choice

[Apple1996]

I didn't get either of my boys cut. It's their penis and I dont feel the need to change the way they were born. Parents that choose to circumcise their son are just creeps that feel like they have some ownership over their child. At the end of the day the kid is gonna grow up and become a adult and will be able to make this choice for themselves instead of having their mommy choose for them as a baby.

[ErinMumford]

how old are they? (:

[Apple1996]

They are 6 and 4. And I'm pregnant with what is most likely another boy (even though I'm hoping for a girl) but I won't be circumcising this time around either

[ErinMumford]

does their foreskin retract okay?

[Apple1996]

My oldest recently started being about to move it a little and youngest still can't. It can actually take until late teenage years for it to fully retract. All boys are different so I'm not worried about it

[ErinMumford]

really? till the teen years? how do you wash it?

[Apple1996]

Yes it will naturally separate when it's ready. There is no need to clean under the skin unless it's separated. Forcing it to retract to early can be dangerous and cause pain/infections

[Jersey2]

I make every other decision for my children and made this decision as well. They are cut and that’s that now.

[Apple1996]

@Jersey2 that seems a bit controlling to be making such a permanent decision for your child

[Jersey2]

Well, it’s called parenting… parents can’t be deer in the headlights. My kids are grow, all with Master’s degrees, great jobs and well adjusted. Good luck to you as so many fail at parenting and their result is in the news.

[Apple1996]

@Jersey2 I really dont care what my kids do in the future considering I let them live a free life where they can choose what they want to do. And by the way I view college as a waste of time, if my kids went then thatd be fine but it's definitely something I wouldn't be glorifying them for.

[Jersey2]

That is a key difference between us for sure, I do care about their future. I think that is part of my job and what I signed up for when having kids. My pop helped me line my life up and it has been truly stellar… no regrets here. My single daughter age 27 is looking at a nice 4 bedroom house already as she makes $140k. My oldest is half way to being a millionaire and he says he will retire early at 50 and do what he wants… and he currently works about 20 hours a week so I am not sure what else he needs. The youngest is well on his way right out of school with a $75k job and lives at home to drive up his savings. They seem very happy and that is what it is about… and money helps, so does intelligence and being well rounded like traveling the world which we did for them as part of their education if you will. Everything we did was about growing them as individuals. It was rewarding and now we see them come into their own. Then there are the neighbors kids… working at grocery stores stocking shelves at night, no education but have kids already and living with their parents, needing money from the government as they can’t support themselves and more. Aging parents and kids with a rough road ahead… I can see already some will fight over the parents money and house.

[Apple1996]

@Jersey2 that's cause your kids are millennials. Might as well group most of them as single losers with depression that only care about trying to be the best in life. My kids are a totally different generation and need to be raised without the pressure of having to achieve so much. I want them to live full happy lives even if they work as a truck driver I'd be more happy for than if they went to college and took a business job. Life's focus shouldn't ever be money. It's better to be happy and make a difference in the world. Parents now a days need to be more mindful of mental health of our kids. It is truly a totally different world to raise kids compared to how you raised yours 20+ years ago.

[Apple1996]

@Jersey2 and I dont mean to offend you or your kids in any way cause back then you were raising them for what you thought was best for the time being but now everyone is realizing the true effects of how harmful things like circumcision and also pushing to achieve actually are. Its stuff parents need to change for future generations to be better than the past.

[Jersey2]

I don’t know. They may end up in a menial job with very low income which means bad housing, food and even life experiences. I always told my kids if you love doing something that doesn’t pay much, make it your hobby. They found jobs they like that can also provide good life experiences. Being poor can cause a lot of stress and even depression. I wish you well in raising them. Everyone has to do what they think is right. Depending on circumstances, either of our paths could be very good or very bad.

[BeachLuvR97]

@erinmumford, the foreskin is adhered to the glans. It cannot be pulled back. I still remember mine trying to be forced and it felt worse than ripping off a fingernail. It releases on its own, as the boy grows. I could pull my foreskin all the way back when I was 5.

[The_Maphio]

If the child incoming is a boy, he'll determine whether to do the deed or not when he can make such decision for himself. I'm not going to decide for him about what to do with his body.

[TheUniqueOne96]

I think it should a person's own choice and a decision they make for themselves when they get older.

It 'looking better' aesthetically is a matter of personal taste and alone isn't a good reason to do it to a baby.

Now, I do think there can POTENTIALLY (not 100% sure) be situations where it's mandatory for medical reasons and if that's the case, then go right ahead, because health comes first, but other than that, their body their choice.

[MotorcycleMan]

That is going to be your decision based on your beliefs.
My personal thoughts are that I would circumcise my son, but I question my reasons. Cleanliness is an advantage, but my real reason would be so that he would "fit in and be more normal", which is a pretty fucked up reason for a barbaric practice, but there you have it. Something to think about. It is also a lot more common now than it used to be, so it may not be such a big deal as it used to be. I knew a guy who decided to get circumcised later in life for that same reason.

[bones0271]

People who are not circumcised are not unclean I'm not circumcised and I have no medical issues

[MotorcycleMan]

@bones0271 Yes, I don't want to imply that uncircumcised means unclean, maybe just slightly easier to clean. I suspect that circumcised will be a little more tolerant of neglect when it comes to cleaning, but I don't have data on that either. Neither should make a difference to people of reasonable hygiene.

[Paige90]

Uncircumcised dicks are ugly looking!!

[Jersey2]

True.

[Libbers]

That’s not really nice to say. I don’t know what women say that. That comment really makes me mad

[Jersey2]

@Libbers Just a guess… but you likely get mad at a lot of what people say. It’s a generational thing I would image.

[ErinMumford]

thats mean! think about how the guys would feel

[Paige90]

I call as I see it... they are ugly and look like an anteater!

[Paige90]

@Libbers then get mad! I don't care! They are UGLY!

[Libbers]

What ever think what you want. You are a cruel mean person.

[Bhandj]

lmao omg it looks like an anteater... can't stop laughing... it is so true... oh god i will never get that picture out oh my head! 🤣

[BeachLuvR97]

Why can't it be okay to just keep my foreskin pulled back?

[Libbers]

I personally think it should be up to the boy once he is old enough.

[boggboss]

There is no need for it in current day unless u are religious

[TadCurious]

I would never allow that to be done to my son if I ever have one.

[0112358]

I had it done as an adult. I prefer the result so in that sense I'd recommend it, and for cost, recovery and healing advantage reasons infancy is preferable to adulthood. I suppose based on that I'd say from my experience I'd recommend it but I don't know if I'd really go as far saying boys "should be" regardless of their families view.

[FunkyMonkee]

It's mostly only done for health reasons because it's easier to keep Mr. Sticky clean without one and germs, lint, small cars and other things can get caught under there without you knowing about it. The biggest reason it's done at birth is because it'll be much less traumatic in the long run. Basically, it's the same as cutting off a set of labia and the hood over the clit. That IS where a dick comes from.

[helva]

Only for medical conditions.

[exitseven]

Being circumcized prevents having infections. My father was circumcized later in life. It was very painful.

[Seppel]

Yes and it prevents having fun

[elizamichale1]

Yup definitely

[pleasestopthis]

I won't remove my boy's foreskin, if I ever have a child. I don't think it's necessary unless something's wrong.

[mattissebfan5]

A couple points you're born with it if no medical issue then no I'm not and very glad