Sex and foreplay; circumcised versus circumcised? Which feels better?

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So I'm living in Britain and I just spoke to my American lady friend who was asking about my penis; I was pretty shocked to learn the majority of babies are circumcised (Even non-religiously? Don't mean to offend with that - I thought circumcision was mostly done for religious reasons.) in the USA. I can't imagine how angry I'd feel if a part of me was cut off as a baby without my permission, and honestly I can't believe it's such a widespread practice over in the States. She told me her past boyfriend, brothers, dad and so on are all circumcised. We're in a long-distance relationship so even the talk of "I think I'd want my kids to be circumcised but I'm not sure." came up - which is not happening if I get my say!

Anyway, after mentioning the boyfriend, our talk led on to her saying she wondered what I'd feel like sexually. What it's like for her to play with, and receive, an uncircumcised penis.

Has anyone had experience with both? If yes, which do you prefer/why? If not, have you ever questioned what the other feels like? Please answer anonymously if you'd prefer not to comment openly, but please let me know as we are so curious!

3gmoney3 · Accepted Answer

It used to be common practice in the UK too, actually. If you ever read The Power of One, you might remember that Peekay was made fun of by the South African boys for his circumcised penis. For a period of time it was common practice for hygienic reasons and, more importantly, in the Victorian age it was done b/c they thought it would lessen boys' urges to masturbate. The thought was that if boys didn't have a foreskin to slide over it, and if the glans was desensitized, they wouldn't discover masturbation on their own (as though that stopped any of us circumcised guys when we were horny teenagers). Over time, the hygienic concerns became less relevant as running water and bathing once again became regular practices, and the Victorian prudishness eventually died down. Worldwide, circumcision is almost unheard of, except for religious reasons.

Here in the U. S., though, we've always been skeptical of what those Europeans were up to, so we've kept up the practice. It's becoming less prevalent, however. Circumcision rates peaked in the 60s, and have been falling steadily ever since. In the 80s, infant circumcision was close to 80%; today it's barely more than 50%. Part of this is immigration patterns: people from Latin America are less likely to circumcise. Part of this is due to a more progressive mindset about bodies and people agreeing that it should be up to the child when he becomes an adult. It's also due to the fact that the AMA has gone back and forth as to whether there are medical benefits (there IS some support that circumcision reduces STI rates b/c it seals up the mucous membrane of the glans) to the extent that most insurance companies treat it as cosmetic and don't cover it. So you can tell your gf that by the time you two have a boy, the majority of his peers will be uncircumcised and you don't want him to be an outcast when he gets changed in the locker room :).

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

An uncircumcised penis looks no different than circumcised when erect. There is no difference in feeling for the woman during intercourse.

I am American and I am uncircumcised. Most girls I have had sex with didn't even know I was uncircumcised. Even one girl I was in an ltr with for 4 1/2 years.

The excuse given for circumsizing is cleanliness. I've never understood this. That would be like cutting off a child's hands so they never have dirty hands. If you shower regularly there is no issue.

Circumsizing was originally started to prevent masterbation. It's easier to masterbate when you have foreskin. You don't need lube like a circumsized guy who doesn't have that skin to move up and down.

I don't get the religious basis for this without there being an ulterior motive. Jesus was circumsized but why? If man was made in god's image why did god decide that the body needs to be altered at birth? Makes no sense.

Findingmyway · Accepted Answer

Have never seen in person or had sex with an uncirc'd man. Although it is now becoming a bit more common to not circ, I don't know any guy that isn't in my personal life. Circd is the norm in the US. That said I have seen photos of an erect uncirc'd penis. Looks the same when hard to me as a circd so assume that when erect it would feel no different. Its only flaccid that it looks different so the initial oral on an uncirc'd would differ but nothing else. I'm just guessing though. My sons and husband are circ'd and it was not for religious reasons. Its just how it has been here. Now I'm 47 so times have changed. If my sons were born now I'm unsure what I'd do now.

musicbrain5 · Accepted Answer

Circumcision is the norm here in Canada too, but I think it's becoming less common overall. I've only had one partner who is uncircumcised (and also from Europe) so I can't make a comparison between the two. But from what I've seen, they look virtually the same when erect so I doubt there is much difference in the feeling. I don't plan on circumcising any future sons I may have either.

bombamboum · Accepted Answer

I've never had sex with a circumcised man but I'm european and just like in Britain, circumcision are only done in some religions.

Obviously, I wondered what it feels like but to be honest a penis is great when uncut. It's the norm here, men are uncut and I like it that way.
I might have a son one day and there is no way I would ever do that to him.

johndugan1217 · Answer

People, as long as it is clean then I wouldn't worry about it. And if you need help in this area like most guys, use an antibacterial penis health creme once a day. These are made just for the penis and use vitamins and proteins to keep things in great shape down there. I use one and it makes a huge difference. Hope this helps.

WhiteSteve · Answer

Here we go again, haha. I'll never understand this debate, it's much ado about nothing if you ask me. If you're cut, cool. If you're not cut, cool. I could not possibly care less about whether another guy is circumcised or not. It seems to be a regional/cultural thing. Whatever works for you, go with it. Pretty sure no one is any worse for wear either way.

kheserthorpe · Answer

I was circed as an adult. I prefer it overall but ymmv. My partner prefers it. Some women prefer uncut.

Klaatu51 · Answer

i'm uncirc. and no girl complained about it basically...

26ukdude · Answer

Im uncut (british) and am glad. I would hate to have been cicrumcised. I've heard that there is a massive loss of sensation when men have it done, because the glans hardens due to the lack of foreskin protecting it. there's no way my son will ever have it done, unless its medically needed.

grahamcracka · Answer

we already have enough to worry about so the whole which is better, which is wrong debate is asinine. this question isn't even about that and is looking into female experience so why are there guy opinions

KSM87 · Answer

I’m a British man and was circumcised at birth (parental choice, not religious reasons). Personally I’m glad to be circumcised and my girlfriend prefers it.

Anonymous · Answer

Voted circumcised because I like circumcised cocks. They turn me on.

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