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Q: circumcisions? i would like honest opinions [:

So i saw this topic in the forum but i thought i would just ask in the questions. I do want honest opinions and i am open-minded on everyones opinions. My boyfriend is not circumcised and now that we are having a boy my mother brought up the topic of circumcision and shes INSISTING we have him circumcised, mostly for the "cleanliness" aspect, but i figured if my bf is not my son shouldnt be either just so he isnt confused and what not. im just curious if anyone has found it easier with/without circumcising? thank you!

This question was asked Aug. 2, 2012 11:45pm
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Answered by a member - Aug. 7, 2012 10:12pm
!Continued.) These men returned home, fathered children and then circumcised their children so they wouldn't have to endure the pain later in life. It then exploded into popularity because it was believed that circumcised men would be less sexually active and less likely to masterbate.

For further reading:

http://www.nocirc.org/symposia/third/denniston3.html

http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/moral-landscapes/201109/myths-about-circumcision-you-likely-believe

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Answered by a member - Aug. 7, 2012 10:11pm
Let's start with the begining process. You spend months preparing for a child that you are supposed to love, care for, protect, and support through their lives, so the first thing you do after they are brought into the world is cut off a part of their body, introducing them to a great deal of pain right away. Also, introducing them to a great deal of risk as soon as they're born, with 5-10% of circumcisions facing complications. As this child grows, certain complications (such as uneven cutting and removing too much skin) become more evident. Following this your son's penile head will grow several additional layers of cells that can cause a loss in sensation. And as for STDs, there is a great deal of question surrounding the study that claims a lower STD rate in circucised men. Let us not forget that this procedure was pushed onto the American public during a time of war, forced onto soliders during WWI because it was believed to help prevent VD. These men ....

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Answered by a member - Aug. 4, 2012 12:27am
this is only my opinion, but i thought my son should look like his father, who is uncircumcised. I dont believe the "smelly" comment, as long as a man showers properly he certainly shouldn't be smelly, and i dont believe the child would be teased, because its not often that a school aged child would be in a room with other naked boys. another thing is the risk of it being done improperly..? im sure its very uncommon, but my ex boyfriend had a weird looking penis due to a bad circumcision, he was left with a strange "flap" like piece of skin on the end.. . I have heard that there can be complications and bleeding issues after the surgery, so be prepared for any problems that may arise. i also believe if its there to begin with, it shouldnt be removed. Its a parents decision ultimately, do what you feel is best for your son.

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Answered by Shannybum - Aug. 3, 2012 6:31pm
I agree with Maggie22

My husband is not circ, and he had two sons from a previous marriage and he didn't circumscize them.

I knew he wouldn't want me to have circumsized our son (born 8 months ago) but to be honest it was never an issue because I didn't want to.

Number 1, in BC, Canada, they don't do it at the hospital I think there is only one doctor in our town who even will agree to do it, and it costs $300!

Also if you teach cleanliness from an early age I think most other issues will take care of themselves. Our boys know to "pull the skin back" and clean their penises even at 3 years old. Just be very open about the need to clean down there and explain the reasons.

It's definitely personal preference and I think the father should definitely have a lot of say in it.

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Answered by !MrsWaites! - Aug. 3, 2012 6:16pm
I have 2 boys. Which I got both of them circumsized. Never had any problems with the healing process.. it was only about a week and then they were fine. I chose this route for my sons so they wouldn't have to wory about the extra cleaning that goes into having the extra foreskin. The last thing I would want is for them to get an infection because it wasn't cleaned properly. So if I have another boy I'm def doing it again. Its better in the long run I think. But do whatever u feel fits ur lifestyle better. Ur mommy and mommy knows best. :)

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Answered by redhead628 - Aug. 3, 2012 4:58pm
I read on a friend of mine's facebook status that circumcision should be the boys decision when he gets older. I never really thought of it as a choice that was actually taken away from them at birth. We as women get to choose things regarding our body. I have 3 boys and all 3 were circumcised but my friend, to me, made a very valid point that I had never thought of before. Just some food for thought.

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Answered by looney - Aug. 3, 2012 4:40pm
I must interject to the comment that "if you take care of it there wont be issues" I continuously took care of my son's cicumsizion for over a year straight before the complications "stopped". And I know a lot of other mothers too who stuggled with complications that seemed to never go away no matter how many doctors they went to, or how many diffferent medications and creams they tried. I'm not saying to circ, or not circ, I just wanted to correct you, that infact, complications do, often arise, regardless of how much a parent cares for the circumcicsion and that is something every parent who choooses to cut, should be prepared for, in the case it happens.

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Answered by expectingmommy1 - Aug. 3, 2012 2:42pm
if i have a boy i will get him circumsized, no questions asked.

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Answered by Dylsmommy - Aug. 3, 2012 12:46pm
Ok well I am going a different route than most posters, I feel very strongly about circumsions! I debated back and forth when I was pregnant with my son about it. I have seen and been with men circumsized and not circumsized and I will say I prefer circumsized. With the cleanliness factor being my top concern, then as someone else posted he will get teased (not only by guys but girls, trust me and you know as well we talk!!!) I chose to have my son circumsized and will again if this baby is a boy. Yes you do run into some irritation right after it is done but my son never had big problems, as long as you care for it like you are told there won't be issues. All around I think it is better for your sons health (infections/cleanliness etc. as well as mental health)

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Answered by DemonSeed - Aug. 3, 2012 8:49am
*Disclaimer

Not trying to dis people that HAVE untouched foreskin. I personally will NOT sleep with another man that isn't clipped. It was extremly weird and honestly gross for me. The smell was.. particularly weird and turned me off.

But I have been with both and I prefer the clipped to the virgin, so to speak.

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