Circumcision

[chefy_jeffy]

i have a son and he's 5 years old turning 6 this year, he's never been circumcised yet. i'm planning to bring him to the doctor anytime soon but I dont want him to get scared coz I'm afraid he'll have a trauma. so the early the better...........

Jasmine go

[charlesmartel]

My boy needs a circumcision too. Is 5 a good age?

[BNobel]

You are concerned about trauma? It's not necessary to put your son through this. Why do it at all?

[gott1936]

Bnobel, I am wrong or doesn't circumcision lower the rate of venereal disease, HIV, Etc?

[talheru]

gott1936 those studies are plagued by bad science, it's hard to track sexual activity, condom use, and quite a few other variables. Of course, the idea is a good one but dont use these 'scientific' results unless you can see all of the research, another way to prevent those diseases is to teach safe sex practices.

[Pete626]

In my opinion, let him make the decision later on in life. I was circumcised at 21 due to cosmetic reasons, I didnt need it done. I think it would be a lot for a 5 year old to go through. As an adult, he might handle it a little better. Theres nothing wrong with an intact penis & they're easy to keep clean but I just always liked the look of a circumcised one better & my girlfriends did too. Another reason I went through the procedure was to prolong orgasm. In some cases, like myself- it makes you last longer during sex which is a plus for both parties. As for diseases rates, teach to practice safe sex & it wouldnt matter if you're circumcised or not.