Circumcision

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Overview

Circumcision in males involves the removal of the foreskin (also called the prepuce) from the head (or glans) of the penis. Circumcision is most often performed on infants, but is sometimes performed on older boys and men.

Circumcision is one of the earliest known forms of elective surgery. It is believed to have originated in Egypt approximately 15,000 years ago and to have spread to nearby regions through population migration.

Circumcision has been a commandment in Jewish la...Read the full article

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I’m another male waiting for the day in our country when All parents of newborn boys will respect his right to keeping HIS normal, whole, intact penis, just like parents respect their daughters rights to keep their normal, intact genitalia. More and more little boys with scarred, denuded penises are growing up and speaking out as men about the anger and betrayal they feel about having been circumcised as infants and young children, something they never would have chose for themselves. The medical establishment’s justifications for minimal “potential” benefits and parents’ numerous social / cultural reasons will never satisfy the increasing number of men who wish that their parents and doctor just left their penis alone, and not cut off the sensitive, nerve enriched prepuce (foreskin). I am optimistic that in my lifetime the 1996 Federal Female Genital Mutilation Act will be modified to include the protection of little boys’ prepuces too. It sickens me that in 2009 about half of all newborn boys in our country are subjected to an elective surgery that amputates a normal, healthy part of their penis that if left intact, would provide protective, sensual, and sexual functions.

I am grateful to all the child rights advocates who speak out and criticize those parents and doctors who continue to justify the circumcision of boys mostly for cultural and social reasons. Foreskins (I prefer the term “prepuce” since a foreskin is made up of much more than just “skin”) do feel REALLY good. HIS body, HIS Choice. It really is that simple folks!
www.doctorsopposingcircumcision.org - For all those who want to learn more about the Male Prepuce go to this website. There’s an excellent 19 minute free educational video that you can view or download. It’s located under medical school curriculum, and the clip is entitled “The Prepuce.” It discusses and demonstrates the anatomy and physiology of the male prepuce and unequivocally supports evidence regarding the contraindications of circumcision.