Is Circumcision Right or Wrong?

[Tylervo]

Recently there has been talk about the harmful effects of circumcision
on sexual health. Some men who have been severely affected by circumcision have even considered nonsurgical restoration to grow back their foreskins. Foreskin restoration does not grow back nerves or complex anatomy, but it restores skin through mitosis. Personally, I strongly believe that circumcision is a violation of bodily rights, so much so, that I am an intactivist.

A new option called foreskin regeneration which can restore EVERYTHING may be available for men in the near future. I've started a petition for foreskin regeneration if anybody wants to sign it. Petition is at the link below:

http://www.restore-foreskin.com/petition.htm

The petition's aim is to get congress to pass legislation to protect bodily rights and to urge medical communities to research foreskin regeneration. It is my hope that through this message, they will consider foreskin regeneration research sometime in the future, if not now. If you oppose circumcision or support foreskin regeneration, be sure to sign. The currently goal is 10,000 signatures.

I would also like to know everyone's stand on circumcision. Do you think it's right or wrong? I know many people believe it's wrong, but I want to know WHY you think it's wrong and if you think it's right, why do you think it's right? Discuss.

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[-:Undertaker:-]

I hardly think its a big issue, non-medical circumcision is based around tradition and/or personal taste. An individual and a family know what is best as opposed to the state, what the state has to do with the regulation of foreskins is beyond me quite frankly.

As for the bill with Congress, surely this is a decision best suited for the states as opposed to the federal government?

[October]

Lol? It's healthier without the foreskin. You're not as prone to as many diseases and infections.
It's done out of tradition and for religious purposes tbh.

[GommeInc]

Hmm, interesting discussion If it's for religious purposes and for medical purposes where the foreskin is too tight and is causing harm, then it's fine. I've never understood circumsicion for vanity purposes. Not sure what to think of the disease and infection debate. Like anything, cleanliness and proper hygiene make the world of difference, you do not need to mutilate yourself to save yourself from being dirty. Then again, I am considering lopping off my ears because they're so so dirty behind there :/

[Metric1]

I think it's hilarious how people think it's cleaner and you're not going to get aids and stuff like that if you're cut. If you're dirty and don't shower, maybe you will. It takes all of 30 seconds to retract your foreskin and wash underneath it. There problem solved. As for the aids, use a condom, you should be practicing safe sex anyway.

I think circumcision is a personal choice that should be left up to the individual to make at an appropriate age. I am happy I am uncut, maybe I would be happy if I was cut? maybe I would hate it if I was cut. I'm happy I get to experience having a natural penis and I don't have to wonder what it would be like if I did have a foreskin.

[Ardemax]

Very interesting topic haha.

Religions (Islam and Judaism) will always use the practice because it's what they believe, and stuff.

As for being healthy and disease catch-a-bility, I don't think there's much difference between having a foreskin and not. Remember folks: a clean penis is a happy penis.

[Hecktix]

It's your body therefore you should be entitled to do what you want with it. If you want to be circumcised, why should anybody stop you? It's similar to getting a tattoo - one could argue there are harmful effects of that too.

[Special]

religious point of view; wrong, because you're forced to do it

personal/medical point of view; right, because you chose to do it

[LordUsagi]

Honestly, do what you want. Sure at birth, when you have no opinion and your parents decide it's a bit like herpa derpa. But I like the look of circumcised much more then uncircumcised, so much so that I can't stand to look at the latter.

Also; I'm not too sure about the healthier thing... wasn't that a disproven myth of the 90s?

[GirlNextDoor15]

Funny when I read '30 seconds to retract your foreskin and wash underneath it'. I would be the first female to post here.
It's for religion purposes but for those who doesn't want a cut penis, then it's their choice. We can't say that it's wrong because it's not scientifically proven that cutting the foreskin will prevent certain STDs. So, yeah. It would be a lot better if you leave it for them to choose.