circumsised or uncircumsised?

[msmissa]

Circumcised. I left that decision up to my hubby since I don't have those parts.

 

[mrsthomas623]

well once you see a child...or many children go through horrible dr's visits and procedures to stretch the skin around the opening, and get infections over and over you wouldnt be so against it

Ive personally never met a single person who has had a problem with their uncirc'd penis. I grew up in the UK were it is very rare for a boy to be circ'd i never met a guy who was circ'd till i met my husband.

so just because you dont have ti done, doesnt mean there WILL be problems. the chances of infections and problems with an uncirc'd penis are very very low. otherwise countries like the UK would of started to circ their boys long long ago!

What she said.

There are many problems people face with their bodies, it's a part of life.

I equate the removal of the foreskin at birth to removing all of ones teeth in case they 'may' go rotten. Sure, if you have teeth issues you get them fixed as they come along, and it's painful and horrible. Just like circumcising or foreskin issues. If it's broken, fix it, if not, leave it alone.

Surely you don't use foreskin to chew your food? Teeth serve a purpose which is greater than a risk of them going rotten. Here in the States it is normal for a boy to be circumsized, whether it is "right or wrong" it is normal, as someone previously stated.

Personally, even though the risk of infection or medically necessary circ is rare; I would much prefer to have it done when he is too young to remember and the healing process is much quicker.

 

[KittyVentura]

Un-circ'd.

I am athiest and as a result do not personally agree with circing at all

 

[KittyVentura]

Surely you don't use foreskin to chew your food? Teeth serve a purpose which is greater than a risk of them going rotten. Here in the States it is normal for a boy to be circumsized, whether it is "right or wrong" it is normal, as someone previously stated.

Personally, even though the risk of infection or medically necessary circ is rare; I would much prefer to have it done when he is too young to remember and the healing process is much quicker.

I'm not getting involved in the debate incase I offend anyone I class as a friend as I do have strong views and I also have many friends who have/will circ.

However, I can bring in some facts and experience lol. Regarding your comment. You imply the foreskin serves no purpose. It actually DOES:

"In male human anatomy, the foreskin is a generally retractable double-layered fold of skin and mucous membrane that covers the glans penis and protects the urinary meatus (pronounced /miːˈeɪtəs/) when the penis is not erect. It is also described as the prepuce, a technically broader term that also includes the clitoral hood in women, to which the foreskin is embryonically homologous."

It is also believed to increase sexual pleasure. I know of 2 adult males who have been circ'd later in life... after they had already experienced sex/masterbation. One was for health reasons. One as a convert to a religion. BOTH have stated that there is a CLEAR decrease in sexual pleasure now.

Of course MOST are circ'd at a young age and do still experience sexual pleasure later in life and know no differently. However for both of the only adult males I knw to have had it done to say there is a decrease... that's a big deal I think. Admittedly sample size is small. Lol.

Then there's the age old theory about science and evolution (though I know the idea of evolution is often rejected by religions and religion is a big factor in the pro-circ grounds). If the foreskin was not meant to be there, I fully believe we would have evolved it out by now. I also think the same of the spleen & appendix before anyone throws that one at me!

That's all xx

 

[minties]

well once you see a child...or many children go through horrible dr's visits and procedures to stretch the skin around the opening, and get infections over and over you wouldnt be so against it

Ive personally never met a single person who has had a problem with their uncirc'd penis. I grew up in the UK were it is very rare for a boy to be circ'd i never met a guy who was circ'd till i met my husband.

so just because you dont have ti done, doesnt mean there WILL be problems. the chances of infections and problems with an uncirc'd penis are very very low. otherwise countries like the UK would of started to circ their boys long long ago!

What she said.

There are many problems people face with their bodies, it's a part of life.

I equate the removal of the foreskin at birth to removing all of ones teeth in case they 'may' go rotten. Sure, if you have teeth issues you get them fixed as they come along, and it's painful and horrible. Just like circumcising or foreskin issues. If it's broken, fix it, if not, leave it alone.

Surely you don't use foreskin to chew your food? Teeth serve a purpose which is greater than a risk of them going rotten. Here in the States it is normal for a boy to be circumsized, whether it is "right or wrong" it is normal, as someone previously stated.

Personally, even though the risk of infection or medically necessary circ is rare; I would much prefer to have it done when he is too young to remember and the healing process is much quicker.

Obviously I do not own a foreskin, so no I don't use it to eat food, anyway, crumbs would be annoying in the genital region.

A foreskin is used to protect the sensitive end of a penis. It has a use, a damn fine one, just like teeth. It also aids in masterbation, a normal healthy thing. And serves to add pleasure to sex as it glides up and down.

It's a body part that is meant to be there.

The states, I find, is so behind and old fashioned, I am so glad I live where I do. It's abnormal to be circumcised here.

Medical reasons are good ones for any surgery; religious reasons? No sorry, not good in my books. Firm athiest here and glad and proud of it. I'm for science and progress!

 

[Lellow]

I really do find the 'old fashioned' and 'behind' comments extremely offensive....

Im not easily offended or confrontational, but really, people need to look at there wording before they post!

 

[lindseymw]

Both uncirc, personally I don't see the point unless for religious or medical reasons. This could be because of it's not usually done in the UK

 

[louandivy]

I really do find the 'old fashioned' and 'behind' comments extremely offensive....

Im not easily offended or confrontational, but really, people need to look at there wording before they post!

You have every right to feel offended by that. If I had a son I personally wouldn't circ but I totally understand why people (especially Muslim and Jewish people) do. I think some girls on here need to respect other's faith.

 

[My_First]

Whilst I am not religious, I do think that we have to embrace other cultures traditions being a multi cultural society, whether that means accepting the wearing of a burka, eating halal meat or circumcision. It is when people are misinformed about it being 'cleaner', 'preventing STD's' etc. is where I think it is a pointless waste of time and unecessary.

 

[charlotte-xo]

I really do find the 'old fashioned' and 'behind' comments extremely offensive....

Im not easily offended or confrontational, but really, people need to look at there wording before they post!

2nd what louandivy said. We wont be having alfie circ but thats because were not religious and we dont have a medical reason to do so but understand that people's religions are extremely important to them.

 

[KittyVentura]

I really do find the 'old fashioned' and 'behind' comments extremely offensive....

Im not easily offended or confrontational, but really, people need to look at there wording before they post!

This is why I hate this topic. I have friends on both sides of the fences and people always get hurt in these.

I can see why you are offended. If circ'ing was suddenly the done thing in the UK and someone referred to my choice to not circ as behind... I'd be offended too.

I really truly don't think Minties meant to offend though. We all choose poor words sometimes... particularly when we feel passionate about something.

Hey... you there... water... go under that bridge... right now. BE GONNNNEEEEE lol xxxx

 

[Lellow]

I know that Minties does have strong views on the matter, which i completely respect, i really do!
However just because we dont all do the same things for the same reasons, i dont appreciate being made to feel as if im deliberately hurting my son for the fun of it....I circ'd for religious purposes as you well know However dont refer to my beliefs as old fashioned and behind, thats just mean and definately bound to offend.

We all do things differently and people need to be respectful of that regardless of whether they agree with it or not!

 

[kate.m.]

I know that Minties does have strong views on the matter, which i completely respect, i really do!
However just because we dont all do the same things for the same reasons, i dont appreciate being made to feel as if im deliberately hurting my son for the fun of it....I circ'd for religious purposes as you well know However dont refer to my beliefs as old fashioned and behind, thats just mean and definately bound to offend.

We all do things differently and people need to be respectful of that regardless of whether they agree with it or not!

hi hun, i dont think she meant all circumcision was behind & old-fashioned, i think it was meant regarding those who circumcise in America without religious reasons, just for the sake of "everyone else is doing it". I actually agree that America lags behind from an un-necessary cosmetic surgery point of view: whether that be cosmetic (not religious) circumcision, docking dogs tails or cropping dogs ears. but im sure the UK lags behind in other areas too! Just depends on what we're used to!

 

[kate.m.]

actually, i just re-read & due to the last sentence think i might have mis-interpreted it!

 

[mommy2lilmen]

ALL my boys are UNcircumcized.
My first 4 boys are from one father he is uncircumcized.
My last 2 boys are from another father and he is circumcized.

 

[CarlyP]

I don't have a problem either way, DS isn't circ as its never been an option.

To those who have to because of religion, why is this?

Also for those that have it done, doesn't it get dry?

 

[mrs_park]

Isaac is uncircumcised. We are a Christian family so it has no real significance and we have no medical need for it.

For those who are so against it for religious reasons, think about it this way, you love your kids right? As we all do? So if you were passionate in your religion and believed in it's truth wholeheartedly, you would want your kids to be the same. You would want them to have to the peace and hope and sense of security that religion brings to a lot of people. I know for the Jewish faith, circumcision signifies the covenant that they made with God. So of course they would want to circumsize their sons!

I don't agree with it, as I said, we have Christian beliefs and while I am not going to force my beliefs on isaac, I want him to find God for himself, it is my fervent hope and prayer that he does so he can find the same peace and joy that I have,

It would be very hypocritical for me to sit here and judge someone for wanting the same things for their kids!

Sorry I'm waffling on and on, I hope my point came across...

 

[mystika802]

well once you see a child...or many children go through horrible dr's visits and procedures to stretch the skin around the opening, and get infections over and over you wouldnt be so against it

Ive personally never met a single person who has had a problem with their uncirc'd penis. I grew up in the UK were it is very rare for a boy to be circ'd i never met a guy who was circ'd till i met my husband.

so just because you dont have ti done, doesnt mean there WILL be problems. the chances of infections and problems with an uncirc'd penis are very very low. otherwise countries like the UK would of started to circ their boys long long ago!

What she said.

There are many problems people face with their bodies, it's a part of life.

I equate the removal of the foreskin at birth to removing all of ones teeth in case they 'may' go rotten. Sure, if you have teeth issues you get them fixed as they come along, and it's painful and horrible. Just like circumcising or foreskin issues. If it's broken, fix it, if not, leave it alone.

What I meant by this comment was that there are people who are completely against it as if its some horrible thing if you do choose too, just pointing out that sometimes there are reasons to choose this method. There are 5 boys in my family that needed to be circ. later in life, and my oldest might need it as well so I just had Charlie done to avoid the issues that seem to be genetic. Obviously not for or against it since I have one of each but just saying there IS other reasons to have it done for those who vow that its horrible

 

[hanelei]

Not circumcised. It's pretty much unheard of here in Japan and my husband was horrified when I told him what it was and that it is still done in some countries. For our little boy to be circumcised it would have to be over OH's dead body! And mine actually, since I also think it should only be done if absolutely medically necessary.