If you have a son, will you have him circumsized?

[Justin16]

A question for the guys (assume you had to decide and that the mother told you it's your choice).

If you have a son will you have him circumsized?

If so why? If not why not?

[Marvin]

No, because i think is better with foreskin.
Because in lockers/showers see all of your Penis.
Because i had the same problem.
But now its ok.

[JoshDude]

I said unsure leaning towards no.
I honestly don't know what I would do.

[Adude]

no..

[Gavin]

I say no.

[Leprachaun]

i voted no. i dont see the point

[CaptainObvious]

I said unsure leaning towards no because while I am generally not in favor of performing unnecessary medical procedures and would rather give my son the choice later in life, I honestly don't know what I would decide. Probably no.

[Donkey]

No, no, no. Only if he had a tight foreskin

[BlackBetty]

What is wrong with people!!

Foreskin is way to much trouble, he would be like me, circumsized.

[Donkey]

What is wrong with people!!

Foreskin is way to much trouble, he would be like me, circumsized.

Many people don't share the same opinion, one of them might have been your son?

[Joe3140]

I said yes. I'm not 100% sure but I probably would. My reasoning isn't because one is better or worse. But at least around where I live just about everyone is circumcised. So I guess depending on where I end up living, I'd want him to be able to fit in and not worry about it.

[Justin16]

A lot of people say its barbaric, but I know when my nephew was done, he only cried for 10min.

But when he had an immunization shot, he cried for a lot longer.

So I don't think it hurts too bad, and it seems short lived and we never remember.

[Maverick]

No... there's no reason for it and he can always make the decision himself should he want to be.

[football]

i said yes...i am.....so yup.

[Whisper]

Absolutely not
That will be his decision
I'm not happy I wasn't given a choice

[Antares]

Yes, it is better for his health overall and much simpler to deal with.

[LMNOP]

I would not its a waist of money. Besides its better natural!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Whisper]

Yes, it is better for his health overall and much simpler to deal with.

Show me scientific evidence that supports its healthier
because the Canadian health care system and the independent studies that it had conducted couldn't find any significant differences as far as improved health
which is why in Canada its now classified as purely cosmetic
what do you mean by simpler to deal with? its a few seconds and that'll be his job not yours

[Justin16]

Show me scientific evidence that supports its healthier
because the Canadian health care system and the independent studies that it had conducted couldn't find any significant differences as far as improved health
which is why in Canada its now classified as purely cosmetic
what do you mean by simpler to deal with? its a few seconds and that'll be his job not yoursWell I think it would be easier because you don't have to pull nothing back when you pee, you don't have to pull nothing back when you have a shower and its always ready when you want to have sex.

I heard some guys who aren't done find it difficult to wear condoms because as they pump, the skin goes back over the head and gets stuck there. So I am glad mine is always ready for everything.

[Whisper]

I don't buy that it's sooo hard to clean
I'm cut but allot of my friends aren't and it takes just a couple seconds
Which is no longer than it takes me

Oh yes a cut penis is ready for sex......so the like tens of thousands of years before circumcision started must have been...just....akkkkwaaaard

Again that would be easy to fix

You also loose literally tens of thousands of nerve endings
Your glans becomes less sensitive so it doesn't feel as good
Not to mention all the botched circumcisions that happen every year


And based on the reasons you've given me
You like it being cut
nothing wrong with that
but none of the reasons you've given have been medical

how does that translate into what your son a completely separate person would like?
It's his body
it's his decision

[Mzor203]

One thing I wonder about is though, is the head of my penis hurts like absolute hell whenever I touch it...

So wouldn't sex be really painful if you had to pull back the foreskin? Especially using a condom, it makes me cringe just to think about putting a condom on with my foreskin rolled down...

I dunno

[Θάνατος]

I had my son circumcised when he was born.

He is some proof that you asked for.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (1999) stated "There are anecdotal reports that penile sensation and sexual satisfaction are decreased for circumcised males", however they also stated that " survey of adult males using self-report suggests more varied sexual practice and less sexual dysfunction in circumcised adult men."

In several studies, uncircumcised men were found to have a greater incidence of human papilloma virus (HPV) infection than circumcised men.

Circumcision has been suggested as an effective method of maintaining penile hygiene since the time of the Egyptian dynasties.

[Antares]

Show me scientific evidence that supports its healthier
because the Canadian health care system and the independent studies that it had conducted couldn't find any significant differences as far as improved health
which is why in Canada its now classified as purely cosmetic
what do you mean by simpler to deal with? its a few seconds and that'll be his job not yours

Well it is healthier in the sense that the likely hood of getting an STD is lower if the person with the penis is having unprotected sex.
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/04/28/world/africa/28africa.html

[Justin16]

I don't buy that it's sooo hard to clean
I'm cut but allot of my friends aren't and it takes just a couple seconds
Which is no longer than it takes meStill, 30 seconds less is still 30 seconds less in the shower. Over a lifetime that is probably a long time.

Oh yes a cut penis is ready for sex......so the like tens of thousands of years before circumcision started must have been...just....akkkkwaaaardYes but back 10,000 years ago, they didn't have things like condoms to wear. Condoms aren't designed for uncircumsized penises. A lot of uncircumsized guys will attest to that, even the ones who are glad they're not circumsized. That in itself increases the risk of STD's because a lot of uncircumsized guys will likely not bother wearing a condom because it is just difficult.


You also loose literally tens of thousands of nerve endings
Your glans becomes less sensitive so it doesn't feel as goodMan, sex and jacking off feel just fine for me. My head is still very sensitive, it is even a little bit sensitive when I am not erect, I notice it all day. A lot of uncircumsized guys (even on this forum) start threads saying their penis head hurts when they jack off or have sex, they say it is way too sensitive. Circumsized guys have an enjoyable amount of sensitivity (at least I do).

It's his body, it's his decisionCall me old fashioned, but I personally don't feel it is a guys decision when he is a baby. I feel it is totally legitimate for a father to want and to have his son circumsized, just like it is totally legitimate for a mom to have her daughters ears pierced.

[Neverender]

i wouldn't. let it be his own choice. you shouldn't decide something that he can't change and will have for the rest of his life.

[Justin16]

i wouldn't. let it be his own choice. you shouldn't decide something that he can't change and will have for the rest of his life.Most things in life aren't a choice. Even agency isn't a free choice, we live in a world of structures.

[Jzdude]

Leave it alone unless there is a serious medical problem. I'm uncut and glad that I am.

[Maverick]

Most things in life aren't a choice. Even agency isn't a free choice, we live in a world of structures.
I don't understand your logic. Just because there are things in life we don't have a choice, means that you should eliminate the choices that we do have? The fact there aren't many choices makes giving the choice that much more special.

Like I wasn't baptized because my parents wanted to give me the choice. And I'm thankful for that. Now 19 years later I'm able to decide that I'm an athiest and don't want to be. It implies that I do somewhat have control over my own life.

[Ace-.]

I dont get why circumsision s such a big deal,
You are or you arnt,
o.O
Isnt that it, theres nothing to say that cut people are better?
Or uncut
So why the debate?

[clr9823]

If everything was healthy 'down there', then I wouldn't

[Whisper]

I dont get why circumsision s such a big deal,
You are or you arnt,
o.O
Isnt that it, theres nothing to say that cut people are better?
Or uncut
So why the debate?

Because if theres no REAL reason for it
why force it onto your son?
Why not let him decide

I'm on the same lines as Anthony i was given the choice to be baptized and as an atheist I too am thankful


It's allowing your son to have control over the decisions in his life
circumcision is not something that can be taken back

[canada]

100% yes
i love being cut, and people get made fun of being uncut where im from

[MoveAlong]

100% yespeople get made fun of being uncut where im from

haha omg that's so stupid. Why make fun of people for having foreskin or not? Make fun of them for their penis size instead!

[nachtspiegel]

I'd only opt for it if his were extremely tight or somehow malformed. I am circumcized, but the doctor didn't do it right and I'll have to have another surgery at some point to remove what the doctor wasn't precise enough to. It's a hassle.

[Whisper]

100% yes
i love being cut, and people get made fun of being uncut where im from
That's odd... Circumcision rates in Canada have dropped off ever since it was deemed cosmetic
Canadians don't like paying upfront for anything to do with health lulz

[kenny_b1001]

Seems to me that if you are circumsized, then you will most likely have your son circumsized. So really, this poll would be better to ask two questions. If you were, would you have him circumsized and if you weren't, which way then?

Just my thoughts

Kenny

[Θάνατος]

The thing is if you leave as a choice for your son. That choice won't be made until he is well into puberty.

Circumcision is a simple procedure when you are an infant and any doctor can perform it. Circumcision for someone in their teens or later it quite extensive surgery. It has to be performed by a urologist and can be very expensive.

I am just giving some facts here not trying to add to the debate. I have already stated my opinion on this.

[Justin16]

Yeah, on a baby boy its only a small amount of skin that gets removed and only hurts for a few minutes.

On a teenage guy, it would be a lot more skin, would take longer to cut it and takes longer to heal.

Glad my dad chose the 10min option for me so I don't ever have to go through the six week option (which would really suck).

[Whisper]

I dont think it would hurt as much as people claim
I just had two ribs completly removed
cut right off my spine with a freakin bone saw
in july and then again in august
and really
not that bad
i realize completely different
but still

[The Batman]

I would not its a waist of money. Besides its better natural!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
When my cousin was told that she could get her son Circumcised it was free if she would have done it then.

I'm leaning towards yea because I think it would be better for him to not have the extra skin.

[Rain Boy]

That's odd... Circumcision rates in Canada have dropped off ever since it was deemed cosmetic
Canadians don't like paying upfront for anything to do with health lulz

Yeah that's what I thought. My dad is cut, but my brother and I didn't have it done when we were born in BC. Most of the equipment I saw on friends was also uncut. Maybe it's regional?

[Whisper]

Yeah that's what I thought. My dad is cut, but my brother and I didn't have it done when we were born in BC. Most of the equipment I saw on friends was also uncut. Maybe it's regional?
No health is left in the hands of the provinces but the basic guidelines and rules are held the same through the federal government with equalization
Some stuff is different like when i lived in the Yukon all my dental was covered, it's like that for every single student from K-12 there
but ya...
my parents paid for mine in BC

[Rain Boy]

but ya...
my parents paid for mine in BC

I read somewhere that BC stopped paying for infant circumcisions through the health plan in 1984. If your parents paid for it, does that mean they had to take you to the doctor's office or to a clinic, rather than have the hospital do it?

[Justin16]

I read somewhere that BC stopped paying for infant circumcisions through the health plan in 1984. If your parents paid for it, does that mean they had to take you to the doctor's office or to a clinic, rather than have the hospital do it?I don't think I would have a problem paying. I would pay for it for any future son of mine. I think its worth it. You can bet it would be a whole lot cheaper at a few days old than when he grows up.

[zoig]

A lot of people say its barbaric, but I know when my nephew was done, he only cried for 10min.

But when he had an immunization shot, he cried for a lot longer.

So I don't think it hurts too bad, and it seems short lived and we never remember.

How would you know if it hurts were you awake when you were done?? (or even remember it) I was and I felt the odd twinge even though I had local.

The reason why your neph only cried for 10 mins is probably because he went into shock if he had no pain relief.

I don't understand how people who say they are fundimentally against torture of their fellow man can perform perminant genital modification on their own children with no pain relief... beggers belief.

[zoig]

I dont think it would hurt as much as people claim
I just had two ribs completly removed
cut right off my spine with a freakin bone saw
in july and then again in august
and really
not that bad
i realize completely different
but still


HOLY S***! what the hell did you do to need that????

[DrDrDrDrDr]

What is wrong with people!!

Foreskin is way to much trouble, he would be like me, circumsized.

heck ya!

[Whisper]

I read somewhere that BC stopped paying for infant circumcisions through the health plan in 1984. If your parents paid for it, does that mean they had to take you to the doctor's office or to a clinic, rather than have the hospital do it?
I think it was done at the hospital
I'm a lil fuzzy on that to be honest 1987 was awhile ago

[Justin16]

The reason why your neph only cried for 10 mins is probably because he went into shock if he had no pain relief.He only cried for 10min because right after it was finished, he settled down. He didn't go into shock.

I am sure I hurt bad when I was done, but for me the pain is irrelevant (even if it was the worst pain in my life) as I don't remember and most circumsized guys would think this as well.

[The Batman]

You do know that they you can request anesthesia for the baby so he won't feel any pain at all.

[Random_oso06]

You do know that they you can request anesthesia for the baby so he won't feel any pain at all.

it is just like a pain killer or when they numb you right

[The Batman]

A local anesthetic causes loss of feeling in a part of the body. A general anesthetic puts the person to sleep.

[Random_oso06]

oo like sleeping gas

[Rain Boy]

I think it was done at the hospital
I'm a lil fuzzy on that to be honest 1987 was awhile ago

You're excused;)

But seriously, I had heard that it was not uncommon for Canadian parents to get it done privately and that skews the statistics about how many are done, but it certainly less than in the US.

[The Pretender]

Try using the search bar. This has been done already.

[theOperaGhost]

It's fine...there are nearly 60 responses...in the future, use the report button.


And now...back on topic.

[new_kid_on_the_block]

no cuz its unfair on the child

[Justin16]

no cuz its unfair on the childHow is it unfair?

Most guys who are done don't think its unfair what happened to them.

[cuckoo_clock]

Unless there was a medical or religious reason for doing so, then no but, being an athiest, only medical issues would let it happen - I see no natural reason for it to happen (we would be born without it if it was meant to cut off).

[notsure101]

Yes, I will because it is my faith that i have been so will be my son if i have one

[zoig]

Ahh blind faith....... such a useful tool.

[whitecar]

i will because most guys ive seen are circumcised. the last thing i want (not only for myself) is not to fit in and be the odd man out.

[ThatDude93]

if I have a son, he will most likely be circumcised

[geniusrocksoutloud]

I seriouslt dont want my future son to be circumcized.

[Setzer]

maybe yes, for igienic problems maybe...

[LoneWanderer]

im cut so i dont know any different, but i was cut cos of some illness when i was born, but unless my son (should i have one) has a similar illness id just leave it be.

[LoneWanderer]

Show me scientific evidence that supports its healthier
because the Canadian health care system and the independent studies that it had conducted couldn't find any significant differences as far as improved health
which is why in Canada its now classified as purely cosmetic
what do you mean by simpler to deal with? its a few seconds and that'll be his job not yours

it is harder to clean, therefore if not done thoroughly then it can lead to infections, whereas being cut is easier to clean.

[tyler ftw]

personally i say 100000% yes becuse i am circumsized and i just couldnt imaggin if i wasnt it would be horrible for me plus what if he turns out to have a tight forskin

[Jamesmmur]

Yes, Ahh! of course i see uncut can be alittle annoying and easier to get infections with, plus its alittle odd and disgusting to look at from my point of veiw.

[Patchy]

No because no one in my family is and I just feel if he needed it done in his teens then it could be done then, other than that I reckon I should just leave it.

[Justin16]

i will because most guys ive seen are circumcised. the last thing i want (not only for myself) is not to fit in and be the odd man out.I agree.

Plus I believe in the saying "like father like son".

[Stark]

I chose yes.

[mr.sexy_bomb]

yeah i think that like father like son is stupid since well the son is not gonna be like his dad so if he wants to cut it later on then let that be

[Justin16]

yeah i think that like father like son is stupid since well the son is not gonna be like his dad so if he wants to cut it later on then let that beOf course he wont look like his dad.

What is meant by it is: I was circumsized and so will you be.

[mr.sexy_bomb]

Of course he wont look like his dad.

What is meant by it is: I was circumsized and so will you be.

and have you tought about what your son wants, could be that later in life he wants his foreskin back so why not wait and see what he wants

[Raynes]

Yes I would. Because, if it's not cleaned correctly, it can get nasty. I don't like the idea of that.

[Luvs2Camp]

Well, I'm not circumcized, so I don't see why I would do it to a future son. Plus, I think it has really been proven unnecessary unless for religious reasons.

[iceyfresh]

YES i definately would

[phill1]

I sed no as i am not circumsized so he can be like his dad it will be up to him later on in life.

[newblue2]

no i wasnt so he won't either

[zoig]

<Begin Rant>
OK, I'm sorry I can't bite my tongue any longer here and I will probably get banned for this but really it just has to be said....

<Flame mode on>
Washing:
Clearly all you have who complain about it being harder to wash clearly just haven't got a fucking clue, with a normal foreskin it might take 1/5th of a second to pull it back and then washing it is just washing a circumcised dick, if you are too fucking idle to do that then blatantly it's too much effort to keep breathing in and out.

Looking like Dad:
Oh my god, REALLY?????? I mean just fucking what the hell are you snorting? do you really spend hours snuggled up comparing your cocks with your dads? I mean do you??????
I would wager a good deal of my weekly income (which isn't that much) to say NO YOU FUCKING DON'T so what fucking difference does it make?
For the ppl who claim it's "normal" Let me flip this around for the members of the flat earth society who live with cut cocks as the norm (dads cut, a lot of friends cut). How about the 80% of the rest of the planet who don't cut and our dads are not cut, then it's "normal" not to be cut.. I also put this to the brain trust.... how about if all you didn't cut your kids, then it 20 or so years time when this question crops up for you sons then perhaps they won't be compelled to mutilate their sons, your grandkids.
Feeling:
Apart from the pain from the op, and the healing after the glans dries out becomes less sensitive, for an idea try running your fingers on the outside of your lips then on the inside, or down the back of your hands and then down the palm.

Sure if you have a medical need to get cut then meh, thats life (and it's been reported that quite a large portion of medical cuts are *NOT* actually done as the last resort) but don't go about lopping these things off just because you're done, I mean that's some sort of twisted Freudian body horror revenge story..
It's callous and a little perverted knowing your ruining your kids sex life so that you can get your rocks off knowing he's going to grow up like you, do you actually have the first idea how many nerves are in the foreskin or how the gliding mechanism helps with sex?? I mean at all?? be honest now.

And just for the facts I was circumcised a little over 3 years ago, my dad isn't done (and we have yet to make an issue that I look different), my BF isn't done, hardly any of my friends are (and again it's not a huge deal either way) and if I have sons I am sure as hell not going to cut bits off to suit my body image!
I know what it all felt like how sex was (with both sexes) both before and after so I do have a clue what I am talking about.

Only an idiot imposes unnecessary cosmetic surgery to make them look like daddy, I mean if you lost a leg in a car crash would you get out the hacksaw so Jr matches??
and only the god emperor of the planet of the idiots would cut of a perfectly normal, functioning, piece of erogenous tissue because they *MIGHT* at some point have a problem with it, while you are at why not pluck out his eyes, stop him from getting a glaucoma, chop of his toes to stop him from getting ingrowing toenails, staple his ankle and knees to prevent them from twisting and dislocating (or moving at all for that matter), bind his hands together as broken fingers hurt so much.
Oh and while you are at it just down the unfortunate cunt and then he won't get lung cancer.
I mean fucking honestly sometimes I read the most offensively stupid posts from the most amazingly narrow minded people that I despair at human nature.
It's no wonder shopright have put a dampener on a 3Y.O. birthday by refusing to put his name on it, it's hardly his fault he's been called Adolf Hitler Campbell by is fucktard parents is it???
</flame>
For those of you who are still reading (both of you then) you might want to take a look at the following links.

http://www.cirp.org/pages/anat/
http://www.norm-uk.org/circumcision_lost.html

P.S. This isn't aimed at any one given person on here but but honestly I'm drawing blood from biting my tongue on this now.

</rant>

[Galinofied]

its probably something i would have to discuss with the mother

[Sapphire]

I would.
It has been linked by the World Health Organisation (WHO) with a decreased likelihood of contracting HIV.

[byee]

its probably something i would have to discuss with the mother


Bravo! This is one of the more lucid responses to this debate I have heard!

For whatever reason, whenever the issue is 'Penis', guys esp. get very overheated about it. Chaulk it up to penis envy!

There's a lot of controversy about circumcision, but I think it most important to remember that the child's mother might have something to say about it, too. So, although it's always a good idea to clarify your own thoughts and opinions, it might also be best to try to understand exactly where (and why) you hold the views you do. That way, when the time comes to enter into that convo with her, you will be able to talk more to the real issues for you, rather than just paint yourself into a corner with pure emotion. It is her son, too.

[zoig]

Bravo! This is one of the more lucid responses to this debate I have heard!

For whatever reason, whenever the issue is 'Penis', guys esp. get very overheated about it. Chaulk it up to penis envy!

There's a lot of controversy about circumcision, but I think it most important to remember that the child's mother might have something to say about it, too. So, although it's always a good idea to clarify your own thoughts and opinions, it might also be best to try to understand exactly where (and why) you hold the views you do. That way, when the time comes to enter into that convo with her, you will be able to talk more to the real issues for you, rather than just paint yourself into a corner with pure emotion. It is her son, too.

True it might be her son too (which puts us in the grounds of child "ownership" which is another debate entirely, but in the grand scheme of things they are likely to understand how the penis works a lot less then guys do. (And also there's a lot of evidence that a lot of doctors don't really undersand the foreskin either when it comes down to it)
so then it boils down to her choosing what she wants (perhaps not what is right) and a large portion of that comes down to what she feels is "normal" so thus the cut families keep cutting and the uncut don't with very little actual thinking.

As for the whole HIV thing, there is some evidence that its harder for HIV to infect a circumcised male (note that it's a relative "harder", it's not imunity and a lot of that is down to how many cells are exposed, i.e how much sensative inner skin you have left) we are still a long way off calling it conclusive proof, can't world the world flat yet on a few quite narrow studies that brought some (excusing the pun) cirumstancial evidence, as a lot more needs to be understood about both the cells and how the virus infects them.
Besides sexual attatudes and behavour play a much greater role in this then a slight reduction of risk from being circumcised.
Put simply, don't try and nail anything that moves and if you are not entirely sure they are clear use protection!!!
This is redamentry safe sex guys, the risk of HIV from your partner if they are clean is 0.0% (of course there's the risk of cheating but same could be said about anything there) but alas there's as much chance of that as (censored)

And again it's good to think about your feelings about this or the kids mothers feelings on this but where the hell does the kids own feelings on this come into it???????????
Again it seems that a childs own feelings come in a distance last doesn't it? Fail.

[phillip.meow]

i would say no

[praetor997]

I'm uncut myself and I love it, so why would I deprive my future son or sons of the same opportunities? Hopefully someday circumcision will be as common as the Dodo.

[reflectionwiz]

I'll prefer no :D. Less exposure.

[thiscityisdead]

im uncut, why would i deprive my future sons from having the choice to be cut later in life.

[rsc4life]

I probably would.

[Tiberius]

Personally I'm uncut and right now I don't think that I would have my sons cut, only if they wanted to, but a lot can change between now and when I have a kid. I mean that's at least another 14 years. It also depends on what their mother wants...it's her child too.

[Eskie Dog]

I won't because I heard it slightly reduces sexual feelings

[SkyKing]

i voted yes !! but it is solely his decission and his to make. of coure i would explain to him that i am and why i was but i would like him to do some reasearching on his own. thats why i would probably cut him at age 7.

if you were wondering why i voted yes!! this is the reason------i was circumcised when i was age 6 . cause i had phimosis which meant i had a tight foreskin which could not retract. furthermore my pee was like always going all over the shop and my parents were getting tired of cleaning after me.

so one day my dad observed me peeing and decided that i should be cut as soon as possible during the june holls.

the op was performed without any kind of anastatic and i cried like a mad boy... i was able to see my dick getting trimed and was in alot of pain (i think the doc used a gomco clamp). after the op i satyed for the night in a c class ward with few other boys who were also cut and we were able to see each other's dicks cuse we could not wear pants.

i hated circumcision for many years due to the pain but soon forgot about it, until recently during a school camp where many of us had to shower in openly and i got to see many of my friends dicks and realised that out of a class of 39 about 10 of my clasmates had dicks similar to mine. interestingly enough the topic came up when we were talking and i got to learn more about circumcision. now i think circumcision is good so long as the child consents to it lol.

further more the rest of my 5 bros all are circumcised including my cousins which make me think that the cirumcision rate in singapore is realatively high.......

so because of all this i feel it would be cleaner and safer to cut him.

lastly i am now living in perth. can any one tell me about the circumcision rate here ????

[praetor997]

Personally I'm uncut and right now I don't think that I would have my sons cut, only if they wanted to, but a lot can change between now and when I have a kid. I mean that's at least another 14 years. It also depends on what their mother wants...it's her child too.

Serioulsy though, how can a woman have a say in this? She's never had a penis. Is she "qualified" to make this kind of life-altering decision? I think not. At least that's what I think.

[Tiberius]

Serioulsy though, how can a woman have a say in this? She's never had a penis. Is she "qualified" to make this kind of life-altering decision? I think not. At least that's what I think.

Well she wouldn't have a penis but it is her child too and she would have a say if things were up to me. But I do think that the father should have the most input seeing as how he is the one with a penis and knows what it is like.

[PuppetPrince]

hells to the no~! xD
cuz .. i find it more funn. and really dont lean towards medical stuff. ¬.¬
natural fer the win.

[Confused4life]

I would because I am cut

[bud2.0]

i said no because i hate not having a foreskin i wish i had one because some people say it gives you more sensation when you masturbate

[LKSora]

no way
i won't unless i will have to(like in case it's nessesary cuz of a problem)
in any other case i'll let him decide

[mathew911]

No, never. I am uncut btw.

[Look whos here!]

No because if he ends up wanting it uncircumsized, he can keep it and you can always get circumsized later in life...but if I make the decision to do it he can't make the choice.

[HeroForever]

No, because I don't see a very good point. It's not that hard to clean your penis, and I would hate to see my kid, after being born, getting part of his body removed. I could never watch that.

[nick]

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OK, I'm sorry I can't bite my tongue any longer here and I will probably get banned for this but really it just has to be said....

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agree with every word you said, what kind of argument is "it was done to me therefore I'll do it to my kids?"

No, because I don't see a very good point. It's not that hard to clean your penis, and I would hate to see my kid, after being born, getting part of his body removed. I could never watch that.
Absolutely. You ever seen a new born baby, I mean they're like perfect. Who wants to take one and mutilate its genitals? not me for sure.

Its just barbaric, no place in civilised society. Wierd, wierd, wierd, and really depressing that so many of you are happy to perpertuate this nonsense.

[TrekRider0320]

I am cut and unhappy that I was cut, so if I have a son I would let him choose later in life if he wants to get cut.

[hello1]

no its his penis not mine..

[MykeSoBe]

I was leaning towards no but my final decision is no. Though it may really be an asset to pleasure here, there may be more damage done by the foreskin than pleasure. Your penis has a much higher rate of getting infected with foreskin on. I was originally not circumsized as a newborn. It was only until it got infected when I was two years old that I had gotten it removed. Though sometimes I wonder what it would be like jacking off with foreskin, I am glad that it is removed and that I can have a penis like the majority of people, that is if circumsized is the norm; I have seen very few other penises as far as I can remember.

[Trumpeter_2911]

never, its his penis not mine, im uncut as well, but if he wants to later he can

[HelloWorld123456]

Nope, it is his penis ... If he finds out that it is better without the skin then he can have it cut ... Simple as that ...

[justanotherguy93]

yes only because if he has any questions i want to be sure that i can answer them.
lets say i say no i dont want him to. if he want to get circumcised when he is older there are a lot more risks

[tommo]

this is a huge contriversy in todays world i myself am circumcized and in some ways i would like toi have a son like me but then again i have thought ova the last year or so i would like to have my skin back so in the ensd i would probably leave it in tact

[Giles]

I said no because im uncut and here in britian very few people are cut and if he wants it cut he can get it cut when he's old enough and i will support him through his decision...

[wolfman775]

No becuase its the way we are ment to be. And then he gets a choice.
But like, the likeleyhood of me having a child is tiny or noone.

[kipper]

NEVER i love my fore skin there are no advantages in circumcising so why do it?

[FalconSmash]

I was leaning towards no but my final decision is no. Though it may really be an asset to pleasure here, there may be more damage done by the foreskin than pleasure. Your penis has a much higher rate of getting infected with foreskin on. I was originally not circumsized as a newborn. It was only until it got infected when I was two years old that I had gotten it removed. Though sometimes I wonder what it would be like jacking off with foreskin, I am glad that it is removed and that I can have a penis like the majority of people, that is if circumsized is the norm; I have seen very few other penises as far as I can remember.



I agree with forazitaliano. As much as I would love to keep my son natural, there is a much higher rate for infection and disease among uncircumcised penises. I wouldn't want my son to (extreme case) lose his penis at an early age because I or my wife would not clean it correctly! Besides, if he really wants it that much later on, there are surgeries to restore foreskin artificially.

[YourFriend]

I said no, there really is no use to it, it's not like you can't clean it if you have foreskin lol....

[NeoKitai]

Since I'd obviously move to Russia every time my wife would have a child due to better health care, I'd say no. It's also quite barbaric. In my opinion, of course.

[nick]

I agree with forazitaliano. As much as I would love to keep my son natural, there is a much higher rate for infection and disease among uncircumcised penises. I wouldn't want my son to (extreme case) lose his penis at an early age because I or my wife would not clean it correctly! Besides, if he really wants it that much later on, there are surgeries to restore foreskin artificially.
You guys talk such nonsense, I'm sure you believe it to be true, I'm not accusing you of lying or anything. Virtually nobody is cut in the UK, is the country rife with penis infections and disease, absolutely not. I've NEVER heard of any one having any problems like that whatsoever. These are just stupid stories made up to justify cutting when there is no reason for it at all.

Parents shouldnt be playing around with little kids foreskins, mine certainly never did, there is no special cleaning at that sort of age. Would you want your ears cut off on the basis that false ones could be fitted later on, of course not.

When are you guys going to face up to the facts.

[FalconSmash]

I never said that anybody with foreskin IS infected. I said there's a much higher RISK. And in fact, that statistic is true.

And even besides that, what about those who practice the Jewish religion, at a certain age after birth, they are required to be circumcised as a rite of passage in their community/church. They have no choice then, but shouldn't parents stop it, under your pretenses?

[tyler69]

yes 100%

[nick]

I never said that anybody with foreskin IS infected. I said there's a much higher RISK. And in fact, that statistic is true.

And even besides that, what about those who practice the Jewish religion, at a certain age after birth, they are required to be circumcised as a rite of passage in their community/church. They have no choice then, but shouldn't parents stop it, under your pretenses?
I dont want to get into an argument, but just to say again, I live in a country where virtually noone is cut and there are no problems with infection. Religious observance is a reason for cutting, I can sympathise with that although I still think its wrong. Whats the difference between that and those 3 world places where female circumcisn (which most people accept is barbarity) is carried out?

[bowlheadhere]

I wouldn't. Yes, you may have to wash under your foreskin, but why spend the money to do something that isn't necessary. Also, i am just more firmiliar, so yea.

[Pudd]

Well I think it would be easier because you don't have to pull nothing back when you pee, you don't have to pull nothing back when you have a shower and its always ready when you want to have sex.

I heard some guys who aren't done find it difficult to wear condoms because as they pump, the skin goes back over the head and gets stuck there. So I am glad mine is always ready for everything.

You dont have to pull it back when you pee and you can have sex with foreskin, infact it heightens your sexual response and stimulation and for that reason i said NO. It's his choice if he wants it done and he has to live with it and not me.

[trevor20800]

no. its his penis and he can choose. you can get cut at any age

[orangecounty]

Yes, they will be cut. I don't want to have to clean it for him when he is an infant or toddler...and it is just how most people in the US are.

[Requin]

Moving to General Questions Polls and Surveys.

[YourFriend]

You ppl talk such nonsense, you think that if you don't get cut, you are garantinued to get STD, well that's just pure bullshit, there is no reason to get cut, and one of you here said that you don't want your son to have extra skin, well it isn't extra, it's just normal amount how it should be, and, when you use a condom during sex, it isn't how most of you guys think it is, ii am uncut and i don't have any problems with it at all, i am speakign thsi out of my personal experiance...

[tbboltz92]

I think just my thoughts that it looks unattractive. an all the guys I know are cut i'd want him to be like his freinds

[byee]

I dont want to get into an argument, but just to say again, I live in a country where virtually noone is cut and there are no problems with infection. Religious observance is a reason for cutting, I can sympathise with that although I still think its wrong. Whats the difference between that and those 3 world places where female circumcisn (which most people accept is barbarity) is carried out?


Nick, you're one of my favorite posters here, and a truly fine addition to the site. Except when the topic of circumcision comes up. I'm not exactly sure what it is about this topic that is so inflammatory to you, but it really is in marked contrast with your other superlative contributions here. Just an FYI, IMNSHO.

There is absolutely nothing comparable btw'n male circumcision and what you're (falsely) referring to as female 'circumcision'. Eventhough you might not accept this, the removal of the male foreskin does nothing to sexual performance or enjoyment.

The 3rd world 'counterpart' is actually referred to as female subincision, the complete removal of the clitoris, the epicenter of female sexual satisfaction. The stated goal of this particularly noxious ritual is to prevent all sexual satisfaction by the female so she will be more "loyal" to her husband. It's male equivalent wouldn't be the covering (foreskin) of the penis, but rather the removal of the entire penis (or at least, the top third). Parents who opt to circumcise their sons are most assuredly NOT doing it b/c they want to deprive their boys of sexual fulfillment!

Guys get very defensive about what they have, it's their beloved penis, afterall, and who wants to think that they've been cheated. Playing on those types of fears is really unnecessary, and more akin to what you decry in the 3rd World.

They're really both the same. And, before you all get too set in your decision here about what you will do somewhere off in the distant future, keep in mind that there will be another person (your son's mom!) who might want to have a say in this, too.

[The Joker]

No, I will not have that happen. He can keep all of his parts. :D

[orangecounty]

It seems like a battle between the US and Europe...

I don't know why people get so passionate about a piece of skin. If it's not there, it's less maintenance and I would want my child to be like the kids in his class (most of which would be circumcised)...I just don't want to make him different from the others and being circumcised isn't bad.

[nick]

Nick, you're one of my favorite posters here, and a truly fine addition to the site. Except when the topic of circumcision comes up. I'm not exactly sure what it is about this topic that is so inflammatory to you, but it really is in marked contrast with your other superlative contributions here. Just an FYI, IMNSHO.

There is absolutely nothing comparable btw'n male circumcision and what you're (falsely) referring to as female 'circumcision'. Eventhough you might not accept this, the removal of the male foreskin does nothing to sexual performance or enjoyment.

The 3rd world 'counterpart' is actually referred to as female subincision, the complete removal of the clitoris, the epicenter of female sexual satisfaction. The stated goal of this particularly noxious ritual is to prevent all sexual satisfaction by the female so she will be more "loyal" to her husband. It's male equivalent wouldn't be the covering (foreskin) of the penis, but rather the removal of the entire penis (or at least, the top third). Parents who opt to circumcise their sons are most assuredly NOT doing it b/c they want to deprive their boys of sexual fulfillment!

Guys get very defensive about what they have, it's their beloved penis, afterall, and who wants to think that they've been cheated. Playing on those types of fears is really unnecessary, and more akin to what you decry in the 3rd World.

They're really both the same. And, before you all get too set in your decision here about what you will do somewhere off in the distant future, keep in mind that there will be another person (your son's mom!) who might want to have a say in this, too.
Thanks for the compliments Sam. I do feel strongly on this subject. Sorry, thats just me. I just dont understand why anyone wants to cut bits off babies.

[briefboy]

i would not allow it, the whole penis is a beautiful organ of man

[ocguy]

Yes, it would make him feel better when he gets older.

[CestDan]

I wouldn't circumcised my son, I think It is like a injustice because I don't get my son choose what he really wants. Besides if he wants to be uncut he can be later.

[teenanx94]

I would cause I got cut and Its just a thing in my family.

[ocguy]

I wouldn't circumcised my son, I think It is like a injustice because I don't get my son choose what he really wants. Besides if he wants to be uncut he can be later.

No, it will be an injustice when your son goes into the locker room and discovers that he is different.


Yes, they will be cut. I don't want to have to clean it for him when he is an infant or toddler...and it is just how most people in the US are.

[mrmcdonaldduck]

no and N O

[Snow Angel]

i havent put much thought into it, but i'm leaning towards no. aslong as he washes it. lol

[Wayvrn]

Of course. Because,
I am also doing this for his sake, not mine.

- It looks better
- Feels better
- Has a slight bit less of sensitivity so he will 'last' a bit longer
- It's more hygenic/healthier

[YourFriend]

Of course. Because,
I am also doing this for his sake, not mine.

- It looks better
- Feels better
- Has a slight bit less of sensitivity so he will 'last' a bit longer
- It's more hygenic/healthier

i agree with the last 2, but how can you say it feels better if you never tried uncut? yea? and as for the 1st, it's all matter of personal preferance...

[pkid]

Forskin is way to much cleaning! And if you wait for your son to grow up and choose to be circumsized then it's going to hurt like hell for him, just do it when he is a baby

[Bougainvillea]

Jeez people. It's for health reasons. I voted yes. You have to be extra careful when cleaning. I'd rather him be that have him getting an infection

[ThUnDeR]

yess so he doesnt have to try and keep the foreskin clean al the time
im jus gonna do it for his sake

[gone]

Noway its his body not mine, I would let him grow up and decide for himself...

[CoolBri94]

Short and to the point, yes!

[brandon1992]

Not really sure yet

[kyle95]

let him decide for himself

[TGemini2]

prolly not

[MoveAlong]

Jeez people. It's for health reasons. I voted yes. You have to be extra careful when cleaning. I'd rather him be that have him getting an infection

Honestly it's not that hard to clean it. I'd be a good father and teach him how to clean it.

[LiGHT]

I'm unsure but I'm leading towards a yes. I am circumsized so I will probably have my son too.

[Reality]

No. If he/they want to get it in the future themselves, he/they can, unless it's initially a health issue.

Seeing as I personally ain't, and it's natural, I don't see the point.

[foreverjd14]

yes i am cause its the jewish tradition and i feel is would be easier for him for thigns like cleaning

[Adam.]

no, it's his body, he can do what he wants when he gets older!

[Aves]

I would, because its easier, and I'm glad I am.

[gene1732]

Is a child to be circumcised because his parents decided it for him? The anticirc say he needs to make the decision for himself. Then why should 't he make all the decisions that parents usually make: what to eat, where to live, when to turn up the heat, what books to read or music to play, when to go to school, etc. etc. How many guys at our time of life here would want to be circumcised? Most are too afraid to do it? Why it might be painful? Actually it won't be, you would be asleep. The anticirc people, who have a foreskin fetish, believe that none of us should be circumcised. Well I am glad that my parents made the right decision to have me cut. I like it. So do my brothers and my dad. In fact every male in our family is circumcised.

[Inconvenience]

circumcision is needed when foreskin is to tight and when it could be a drawback when havin sex. what kinda questions do u give people? it doesn't happen for fun. well i know u're young and have got all sexual interests, but come onn, i was young too.... never got questions like this

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