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Re: Post-circumcision loss of sensation

Written by RJK at 21 May 2002 17:26:28:

As an answer to: Re: Post-circumcision loss of sensation written by AJ at 20 May 2002 17:50:56:

>I had a partial-circ over a year ago and everything is great. So, I can't really say anything from actual experience. However, it is certainly odd. So much so that I'd be inclined to speak to your doctor and get his advice (it could be something as mundane like lube or something silly). Unfortunately the fact that you got a circ means that it is going to be very difficult to get an objective response from anyone online (as the bulk of them are anti-circ believers) and will most likely try and use you as a weapon in their war against people with "circ-fetish" of which you are now a member (like it or not). In a lot of the propaganda they use the tactic of "it goes numb" as a way to scare people out of getting cut, but the truth is that studies show that there is no significant loss, and that's why I think you should go to your doctor.
>All the best.
John, unfortunately everything AJ has mentioned here is true, including the strong likelihood that you'll be used as a weapon against circumcision, a horrible example of what happens. I don't know what your loss of sensation can be attributed to; certainly it isn't the rule following circumcisions, as ample research shows. I had a circumcision some years ago, and sex since then has been great. I'm no exception. There's an example from history: Queen Victoria's son Prince Albert (later King Edward VII) was circumcised in the hope (hers, not his!) it would reduce his interest in sexual activity. There's no evidence that it did, and quite a lot to the contrary. In the course of enjoying himself he managed to pick up gonorrhoea & transmitted a dose to his long-suffering and loyal wife Queen Alexandra. Sorry to take this excursion into history, it doesn't help you a bit. On the other hand, speaking to your doctor, as AJ suggests, certainly seems indicated. I hope he/she can be of real help to you.


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