Who is telling the truth?
Written by D. at 14 Dec 2006 19:10:24:
Robin,
Thank you for producing one of the best internet sites I have ever had
the pleasure to visit. Extensively researched and balanced. Your thinking is
clear and logical. I could not agree with you more. Please consider
expanding you site to include other related issues.
I am a fifty year old heterosexual male. Born in Canada, 1956, I was one
of the few infant males of my generation who was not circumcised. This was
at the request of my parents. I have no problem with my parents decision. In
fact, I now see they were thinking in my best interest and perhaps well
ahead of their time. I do not suffer any of the condition discussed in your
site. I function sexually just fine. I'm married with three grown children.
However, during my childhood and now subsequently as an adult I still
feel somewhat embarrassed with my status as a non circumcised male. This is
not logical. It is purely an emotional issue. We are complex creatures. I
suspect as a young and somewhat venerable child I felt different. For years
I have considered being circumcised which has lead me to many internet sites
on the topic. Most are either pro or anti on the subject. Many try to
mislead people. Advocating they have a balance view when really they tend to
be the most radical and bent on swaying public opinion to their view.
What I have read as an educated fifty year old male is very
contradictory. I can't imagine what young expecting parents must go through.
This is should not be an issue which causes anxiety. But it does in many
families and individuals.
My research and thinking on the subject has lead me to some conclusions.
One thing I feel very strongly about is that routine infant circumcision is
simply wrong. How can a parent make this decision for their child unless
there is a physical need. Confiding with my best friend on the subject, he
wishes his parents had not circumcised him. He feels he lacks sensation as a
result.
In my case, I have two unresolved questions. One; is there a significant
reduction of sensation resulting from circumcision? Logically we would have
to expect there would be. However here too we get conflicting reports from
men who have gone through this are adults. Some say no change and others
report significant change. Who is telling the truth? This is very important.
Not only too men like me but also to expectant parents struggling with the
issue. The second; What do women really think? What do they prefer? I'm of
the opinion that the majority of women prefer circumcised men and that
society especially here in North America supports that view. However, when
talking to women. Most seem to say they don't care one way or the other if a
man is circumcised or not. Well, again, what is the truth.
I would be interested in your opinion. Has your research lead you to any
conclusions regarding sensation and women's preference?
What about the difference in sexual function? More confusing data.
D.
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