I know it's an American oddity, but it's very normalized here and it does have some health benefits (lower risk of std transmission)
So what are your thoughts on circumcision?
So what are your thoughts on circumcision?
Just DIY mateMmm... I don't know, like, I hate going at least once a month to the doctor to trim it.
Although that’s super interesting and something I will take into consideration. I do think that’s not a good reason to do it to newborns. I think it should be something someone should be allowed to consent into, as it’s something you can’t consent out of when done.Some studies have shown circumcision to reduce HIV transmission by half - it has been recommended by the WHO in endemic nations
It's not totally useless - but I can also understand not wanting to make that kid of decision for someone else
Yes but I hear tell condoms are just as good. And they work both ways too.Some studies have shown circumcision to reduce HIV transmission by half - it has been recommended by the WHO in endemic nations
Yes, condoms are a good way of protecting yourself if you use them correctly and safely. Circumcision isn't really worth it unless there is something very serious like phimosis (tight foreskin) or balanitis (glans inflammation), not only that but there are also many risks involved which can damage your penis in the long run.No.
Yes but I hear tell condoms are just as good. And they work both ways too.
And this benefit doesn't apply to infants.
On the other hand, since we're listing health benefits of surgical procedure, apparently neutering drastically reduces the risk of testicular cancer.
I think "health benefits" as an argument needs to be put into perspective.
For the most part it is a very safe procedure, and has been practiced hundreds of millions of times without any significant side effects and with exceedingly rare complications even in the most resource poor regionsYes, condoms are a good way of protecting yourself if you use them correctly and safely. Circumcision isn't really worth it unless there is something very serious like phimosis (tight foreskin) or balanitis (glans inflammation), not only that but there are also many risks involved which can damage your penis in the long run.
Even if you do belong to those weird religious groups, it should be illegal for everyone, except for medical necessities. Doing similar things to girls is illegal in most sane countries too.If you don't belong to those groups and there is no medical recommendation, why to do?
I disagree slightly, look, circumcision is not mutilation, first that's that.Even if you do belong to those weird religious groups, it should be illegal for everyone, except for medical necessities. Doing similar things to girls is illegal in most sane countries too.
Too bad if a family is Jewish and thinks it's important, a doctor would not allow you to remove your baby's healthy appendix, leg, eye, and foreskin of course should be part of that.
I've read about that when the circumcised baby boy receives his first immunizations, the pain/crying/reactions are much bigger than the uncircumcised boys, as the circumcised boys are sort of reliving the trauma of the circumcision --- horrifying.
Still, see how many circumcised men will accept that their penis has been deformed - most will not want to hear it, really sad in a way.
What good is a personal opinion that's not based in objective fact?I think so, just because it can protect you from a significant number of infections that you can catch in adolescence and earlier.
That's my personal opinion.