Circumcision?

[North East Goon]

I hope this is allowed, it's a serious question. Are you for or against it for your son or future son's?

[FireFly]

For, simply because it's been known to (at least mildly) reduce the risk of STDs.

[photon]

Penn & Teller covered this in their Bull##### show that they do right now.

http://www.youtube.com/results?searc...&search=Search

Tough subject, and there's lots of people on both sides who feel VERY strongly about it.

[red '00]

I don't think I would, unless it was medically required. Simply because I don't see much point in it whatsoever.

[photon]

Originally Posted by FireFly

For, simply because it's been known to (at least mildly) reduce the risk of STDs.

There's been quite a bit of evidence and reexamination of previous studies to show that many of them were flawed (ie using men who don't have STDs as a control group without factoring in that those men had fewer sexual partners). Some show increased risk for circumcised males even!

[Bingo]

we did it for our little guy.

the biggest reason for me was the infection and need to do it later, I guess many 8-10 year olds are having it done and that's way worse. Heck I know a 60 year old guy that has recently had to have it done.

but yes ... 50/50 thing, no wrong answer.

[North East Goon]

Imagine getting circumcised as an adult, to quote Bob Cole Ohhhhh Baby that would hurt!

[Nufy]

Both of my boys were done....

Personal choice I guess.

[habernac]

I never had it done myself and saw no reason for my boy to have it done either.

[MJK]

Against, unless it's necessary for medical reasons of course.

[red '00]

Originally Posted by habernac

I never had it done myself and saw no reason for my boy to have it done either.

I think in a lot of cases it can be detirmined by whether or not the father was.

[Buff]

Had it done on my son. What I am about to say could *almost* qualify for the dirty little secret thread, but I had to have it done when I was about 8. I got infected and I remember how much discomfort I had... then the pain of the circumcision and the embarassment of having all the doctors and nurses always checking it out... I decided to lessen the risk of my son having to go through the same thing.

[Bobblehead]

Studies seem to be split on this. Unless it is for religious reasons, I don't see the need.

And another thing, from "Dear Abby"

DEAR ABBY: I have reason to believe that a young man in my family may be gay. (He is 15.) I have been thinking a lot about it lately, and have been wondering if circumcision would cure it. What do you think? -- GRANDMOTHER IN MISSOURI

The answer would be no.

[North East Goon]

I was surprised to read that less than 17% of Canadians have had it done and that you actually have more of a chance for infection if you get it done. Is this just different religions trying to push their point? From what I hear the Jewish religion is the only one that stresses circumcision, despite the popular belief that Christianity pushes it as well.

[Azure]

Originally Posted by North East Goon

I was surprised to read that less than 17% of Canadians have had it done and that you actually have more of a chance for infection if you get it done. Is this just different religions trying to push their point? From what I hear the Jewish religion is the only one that stresses circumcision, despite the popular belief that Christianity pushes it as well.

I think Christianity pushes it as well. Something to do with Bibical status.

[Buff]

No, they don't.

[Azure]

Originally Posted by Buff

No, they don't.

Serious. I know many Christian families that promote it because of Bibical teachings.

[Agamemnon]

Have there been studies as to whether or not sexual sensation is increased or decreased due to circumcision?

Isn't that, by far, the most important question here?

If I can save my kid 3% in his chances of getting an infection, but reduce his sexual pleasure by 20%, am I doing him a favour?

[RedMan12]

Never had it done and if I have a son same. I think it' mostly for aesthetic reasons. Some people think a circumsized penis is more visually appealing. I never got any complaints, so don't care much.

[Tron_fdc]

I say yes. The last thing you want is your kid to be named "Shotgun" "Snuffaluffagus" or "touquer". A friend of mine endured a childhoood filled with foreskin jokes, and to this day we still crack the odd funny such as "do you clean it with a toothbrush?"