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I chose not to have my son circumcised based on my research on the matter before he was born. Now I get strange comments from people who think that circumcision is ‘normal.’ I am now worried that my son will not appreciate my decision. Comments from males on this issue would be appreciated.
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Name : Renee-S, Gender : F, City : St. Augustine, State : FL, Country : United States,TO EM (Original Archives): I’m not sure where you got the idea that urinary tract infections are non-existent in circumcised males, but that’s absolutely not true. Circumcised males are perfectly susceptible to this type of infection and do commonly suffer from it. While you are correct that the rate is higher for uncircumcised males, it is usually an indication the male does not know how to properly clean his penis. UTI’s in uncircumcised men can be prevented through conscientious cleanliness, which all men should observe, anyway.
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Name : D.M.M., City : Charleston, State : SC, Country : United States, Occupation : Nursing student,The religious reason for circumcision among Jewish males stems from God’s commandment in the Old Testament – and this was to specifically differentiate the Jews from the males of other pagan tribes, when they would bathe in the communal waterhole (see Genesis 17:10-14). I’m sure the Islamic people have some similar tractate or holy scripture to back them up.
Please note that male circumcision is not at all comparable to female clitoral mutilation. Removal of the clitoris is a barbaric ritual designed to prevent the woman from ever enjoying sex – thus making her a pleasure machine for the male who controls her. I have talked with many male friends on this matter – both cut and uncut – and none of the cut guys felt mutilated, even though they looked a bit different from uncut males. Medically, this operation may be necessary in a small number of boys whose foreskin does not properly retract to allow normal urination or an erection in later life. If you need to make the choice, make it when the child is a baby, preferably 7 to 10 days after birth. Circumcision in a teenaged or adult male is both very painful and psychologically traumatizing
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Name : Al, Gender : M, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Christian, Age : 49, City : Ottawa (Ontario), State : NA, Country : Canada, Occupation : audio engineer, Education level : Over 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class,you hit the nail on the head…it all goes back to the bible…doesn’t everything??? also, i am glad to see you converted and accepted Jesus as your personal Lord and Savior.
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Name : Daryl, Gender : M, Sexual Orientation : Straight, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Christian, Age : 33, City : Virginia Beach, State : VA, Country : United States, Occupation : unemployed, Education level : 2 Years of College, Social class : Lower middle class,I had myself circumcised at 23 because I had spent my whole life feeling like some kind of freak. I know you probably thought hard about making this decision and feel it was the kindest one (as did my mother) but 20 minutes of pain would be preferable to a whole lifetime. Yes – I have had women refuse to sleep with me after seeing my foreskin. Yes – I was teased at school. I have to say also that sensation is so much more intense now that I’ve been circumcised (8 years ago). I’m prepared to accept that this has as much to do with my state of mind, but other guys I know who had to be cut purely for medical reasons also say the same thing.
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Name : Jim, Gender : M, Sexual Orientation : Straight, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Agnostic, Age : 31, City : Brisbane, State : NA, Country : Australia, Occupation : professional, Education level : Over 4 Years of College,I have 2 sons. When the first was born his mother & I followed the norm & had him circumcised. In spite of what they told us the poor little thing was clearly traumatized. When my second son came along I made it clear that there was now way that this would happen to him. We didn’t have to go through that torture treatment instead we spent time snuggling with him.
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Name : ajcoles, Gender : M, Race : White/Caucasian, Age : 46, City : Madison, State : WI, Country : United States,Renee- Here’s what I would think about if I were you: 1) Does your son know that he is uncircumcised and that circumcision is/was an option? Does he know the difference? 2) Does your son feel different at school when he, at that age, begins to compare himself to others, begin to see that many people are circumcised? This may not be an issue depending on the ethnic population of his school. These were the issues that I dealt with, being the ONLY uncircumcised person I encountered until well after high school. I was shy, I felt ashamed and different. I made the decision to be circumcised as an adult to alleviate these concerns. Perhaps you should discuss this with your son and offer to take him to a doctor if you discover that he is unhappy with it. On the other hand, you may find that he’s pleased with his condition. Do what’s best for him. Realize, of course, that you may have to read body language to see how he truly feels if he is very shy about this and help him that way.
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Name : Ashlar, Gender : M, Sexual Orientation : Gay, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Pagan, Age : 28, City : san francisco, State : CA, Country : United States, Occupation : Student, Education level : 2 Years of College, Social class : Middle class,being ‘not cut’ requires attention to hygene with collection from residue if ignored. also when first several times stimulated or excited, there would be some pain in the streaching of the foreskin but will deminish eventually..the pain from being excited that is. also, tend to be more sensitive for awhile but in time this will not be a factor. theres the distraction and also irritation of pubilc hair being caught in by the foreskin that can cause some minor pain or irritation from the hair nerve endings.
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Name : Melinda, Gender : F, Sexual Orientation : Straight, Race : Asian, Religion : Baptist, City : Houston, State : TX, Country : United States, Occupation : fashion model/designer, Education level : 2 Years of College, Social class : Middle class,
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