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Re: Post-circumcision loss of sensation ? thoughts

Written by H77 at 27 May 2002 02:50:47:

As an answer to: Re: Post-circumcision loss of sensation written by rjk at 21 May 2002 17:26:28:

>>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 docto
>>All the best.

When the glans is continually covered as with most of the un circumcised the head is very "sensitive" upon being exposed. The correct word usage should be "tender" a condition which has no relationship to sensual erotic response- in fact may hinder that.

The post op condition is a separate issue which will improve with a little time.

My glans was foreskin covered until about age 12 when I opted for going "skinned back". Since this was not immediate and with no surgical trauma I was not aware of any changes in sensitivity. After reading some anti circ stuff 2 trs ago I kept the foreskin foreward for abou 100 days. The glans became moist and shiny. It also became tender easily coming up with an ouch sensation rather than ooooh. I also could not eliminate odor even washing more than once a day. Of course the covered un circed guys don't notice this just as a smoker doesn' realize he, his clothes, car, or house stinks.

I was not short of sensuous type sensitivity before or after the "experiment". I am back to "wearing it bare" and expect to do so the rest of my days because its better. It feels better "freeballing". It feels better to reach in and feel that glans and exposed underside. It feels better nude in the surf at Little Makena or in the hot tub!

If I ever require hospitalization or assisted care both catherization and general cleanliness of th genital area will go smoother.

John, I realize yours is a different "sensitivity issue" but I hope you will not let either your post op experience nor anti circ hysteria keep you from getting back to enjoying good sex. Actually good sex can be had with or without a foreskin!


>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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