To cut, or not to cutFollow

I'm not sure I would base a medical decison for my children off the potential for an uncomfortable conversation about "why my ***** looks different than my son's" later on. I think the the medical conditions of it are of much more significance, and if you explain it properly to the kid, then it shouldn't be an issue.

Studies* have shown that infant circumcision results in a practical elimination of penile cancer, a drastic reduction in transmission of the HPV virus and preliminary tests have shown a marked decrease in HIV transmission as well. That's beyond hygenic issues or infections such as the one in the story.

Now, whether or not you believe these benefits are worth having the procedure done is a choice best left to the parents. Personally, I'd call it six of one, half a dozen of the other and not be willing to get on anyone's case for doing or or not doing it. It's an emotionally charged issue and the anti-circ side makes a large point of trying to discredit studies but there's a good number of studies done by highly reputable medical universities which support it.

*Do a forum search on circumcision if you want cites. I've linked to them a couple times and don't feel like looking it up again... heh

The two are seperate arguments though. If I said that cutting off your hands results in a 100% reduction of hangnails, you'd be justified in saying that the cost isn't worth the benefit. You'd also be justified in saying that God/Nature gave you hands for a reason. You probably wouldn't be justified though in claiming that cutting off one's hands doesn't really result in eliminating the chance of hangnails and that my study was garbage.

Apparently, there is still debate about many of the true nature of the widely touted vestigial ortgans.

Cite example




Edited, Jun 15th 2006 at 1:34pm EDT by Elderon

All I know from experience is that circumcised sex is 500% better.

Edited, Jun 15th 2006 at 2:15pm EDT by Atomicflea

Aside from what Joph said, maybe ease of cleaning? I really don't know, to be honest. I'm a little ways away from having to worry about kids and these types of issues, thankfully.

But having it done or not done based on a potentially awkward conversation just seems...like a cop out (both of the medical decision, and the ensuing explanation that a child would need) to me. That's just a personal feeling though. Considering how it isn't exactly a necessity one way or the other, I don't think I'd fault anyone for making either decision.

That's what happens when you toss a hotdog down a hallway.

I'd say that comes down to the partner. I won't say that it's not different, but I wouldn't say one is better than the other inherantly.

Nexa

Down the road, not across the street

Can I do it in reverse? I'll bang her, get the ******** re-attached and bang her again.

Sound good?






I might skip the second part, depends on how good the nookie is.

This is fuc[Aqua][/Aqua]king hawt.

Wow. Those parents should really do something before their son's winkie turns gangrenous and has to be cut off altogether. They should make an appointment together with Sassy.

Well, thanks for sharing, there, stranger.