Random question : I am expecting a son in 7 weeks should he be circumcised or uncircumcised ?

Thug-ka-jeevan · 2023-05-16T18:50:47+00:00

Wow so many comments thanks for all the feedback I’m going to not get the circumcision

AdAcademic4290 · 2023-05-16T16:51:37+00:00

Remember - "The most common cause of penile injuries is... from complications of circumcision" Joyce C. Arpilleda MD FAAP pg 163 Strange & Schafermeyer's Pediatric Emergency Medicine 4th ed 2015

"The majority of... circumcisions...are unnecessary (ie normal non-retractile foreskins..." "...Most cases of penile trauma are... as a result of circumcision. Bleeding post-circumcision usually needs exploration under anesthetic." pg 880-881 Oxford Handbook of Pediatrics 2nd ed 2013

[in infants or children, the foreskin is generally fused to the glans, keeping the area sanitary. Most males become retractable by 10 1/2 years old. Some are older; and that is fine too. Once retractable, all the male need do is pull back the foreskin, rinse off with clean water during his normal shower or bath and pull the foreskin back down. All gently of course. Takes seconds.]

Both of the above books are medical textbooks, used to train doctors, nurses, clinicians etc who work in ERs (A&Es), providing emergency medical care to infant / child patients. If you wish to view the books yourself, you may find them in university libraries or university bookshops.

And fewer than 1 in 16,667 males will ever need to be circumcised for medical reasons across the whole of their lifetimes- figures from Iceland, a country with 0% circumcision rate at birth.

kestrel82 · 2023-05-16T15:38:02+00:00

Let him decide. Don't impose your choices on him.

shit-zen-giggles · 2023-05-16T15:55:22+00:00

There is no tangible benefit. Teach him how to clean himself down there, problem solved.

Men who have gone through circumcission in adulthood report considerable loss of sensitivity. I'd count that as a negative.

Furthermore you teach him (implicitly) that others can make choices about his body which can set a dangerous precedent in his mind about how to treat other people.

McFeely_Smackup · 2023-05-16T15:52:17+00:00

If you're not ok with being involuntarily circumcised without anesthetic along with your son, why would you put him through that all alone?

Is your dick more special than his?

Stunning-Cost-5752 · 2023-05-16T16:01:18+00:00

Little to no benefits for increased risk of SIDS, I'm cut my son isn't. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6412606/#:~:text=Circumcision%20is%20associated%20with%20intra,through%20various%20mechanisms%20%5B5%5D.

Denny__Crane1 · 2023-05-16T15:51:07+00:00

Uncircumcised

AvailableCandidate89 · 2023-05-16T16:19:54+00:00

Would you also be randomly wondering if you should cut up your hypothetical daughter's vagina?

If not, why is the feeling so different for your son? Doesn't he deserve just as much of your protection over his body as she does?

Current_Finding_4066 · 2023-05-16T18:50:34+00:00

Do not circumcise him. It is mutilation.

GrundyNewbrain · 2023-05-17T02:29:48+00:00

I was circumcised, spent most of my teenange years unable to have an orgasm.

If I could find the guy that did this to me I would ...share the pain with him to put it politely

FickleCaptain · 2023-05-17T02:32:48+00:00

This is simple. Circumcision has no medical indications and in harmful because the pain, trauma, and permanent loss of function.

You have a parental duty to protect your son from harm.

AR-2022 · 2023-05-17T04:46:03+00:00

There is no good reason why this cannot be left until a time where he cannot decide on this himself.

Acceptable_Visit604 · 2023-05-17T06:52:45+00:00

Do NOT circumcise him!

It is known for circumcised boyd to be left with trauma (even if it's unconcious trauma), it also causes sexual deprivation as the sensitive tip is constantly exposed to the environment and it's even known to cause depression

ccalabro · 2023-05-17T07:44:06+00:00

Dont

2023-05-17T07:58:26+00:00

no. Please don't.

random_sm · 2023-05-17T08:17:08+00:00

No circumcision. It's a form of unconsensual violence towards men and boys. It will make the child edgy and not trust adults for a period of time.

It's just as bad as FGM

TempleFugit · 2023-05-16T16:48:31+00:00

Uncircumcised.. It should be a personal decision when he's old enough to make it on his own..

ElisaSKy · 2023-05-16T17:14:10+00:00

Copy-pasted from another thread:

"Do you think male circumcision is mutilation? Also, how can you convince people (particularly men) that circumcision is mutilation?"

"I have actually watched a video of a circumcision done in an operating block.And by watched, I mean "closed my eyes and attempted to plug my ears half a minute in to blot out the screams, forgetting I wore headphone and how to take them off, until the screams stopped, and I recovered, glad this was over until I realized the video was still going on and the baby had gone limp in his restraints."And by "screams", I don't mean "typical upset baby screams". I mean "scream so hard it's interrupted by coughing and choking fits".Even as I type this, I still hear the screams and am fighting back the instinct to plug my ears to blot them out, for all the good it'll do me."

end of copy-paste.

I'm never going to be able to forget the screams. And keep in mind, I watched a dog get euthanized in real life, and videos of ducks getting decapitated and still flailing around for a handful of seconds, and my reaction in both cases was basically a "well, that was a thing.", just to put in perspective how nasty that procedure was that seeing it broke someone who can watch pets die or livestock be slaughtered for food while only having a mild "that was unpleasant to watch" reaction to it. Just hearing about the topic brings the screams back, echoing in my head. But, you know, if my torment saves at least one baby from this fate? Then I'd say it was so. Utterly. 100%. Worth. It.

Not only that, but this is straight up organ harvesting. A foreskin goes for 600$ on the open market, and a lot of them are used for Wrinkle Creams Made From Real Baby Boys (and while I can pack a lot of sarcasm into this statement in the way I say it... I'm not making it up. Knowing baby boys organs are harvested every day all so that some women can look slightly younger boggles the mind, and I wish I made that up.).

Latest_Prophet · 2023-05-16T15:42:58+00:00

Circumcision is something a guy should decide. Your son would consider himself at his teen years and later he can do the procedure when he is around 20.

bluewater778 · 2023-05-16T17:03:39+00:00

Don't mutilate his genitals.

flip69 · 2023-05-16T21:24:55+00:00

Uncircumcised.

It's a barbaric practice that is rooted in a ethnic religion's mandates.

There is NO REASON for it and it removes the male sensitivity.
The cutting of the fleshy end of the penis risks infection and deformities but it also is EXTREMELY PAINFULand traumatizes the infant.

There's some video's that I've seen of a newborn strapped to a "circ board" and their screaming as their flesh is being cut off (without anesthetic)

Normal-Yogurtcloset5 · 2023-05-16T19:08:55+00:00

If you were expecting a daughter in 7 weeks would you allow genital mutilation to be one of her first experiences outside of the womb?

WeissReui · 2023-05-16T19:16:10+00:00

I had a botched circumcision I don't know how common it is but its fucked up a lot for me.

anothergoodbook · 2023-05-16T18:56:54+00:00

My husband and I chose not to. Couldn’t find a compelling enough reason to do so.

gazzalia · 2023-05-17T02:18:01+00:00

NO

there are no consistent, or ethical reasons for circumcision.

There is no data to make the case for stds or disease prevention. This is a myth. Our bodies are not inherently wrong in their design.
religious reasons are archaic.
women often argue in favour due to aesthetics. Again, our bodies are not wrong in their natural state, and our genitals should not be altered for women.
the ONLY reason to circumcise is in the rare case that your son has an unusually tight foreskin. This can be prevented by teaching him to pull the skin back regularly, or can be dealt with if it is a problem, at a later date.
circumcising your son will decrease the sensitivity to his penis and make sex and masturbation less enjoyable.

Trengingigan · 2023-05-16T19:11:43+00:00

Why would you mutilate his genitals? I’m uncircumcised myself because in Italy we generally dont practice male genital mutilation. I’m glad to be intact.

markutio1989 · 2023-05-16T19:29:26+00:00

Never ever circumcise it’s not even debatable it’s child abuse

SuspiciousGrievances · 2023-05-16T20:31:19+00:00

What is done cannot be undone. Think long and thoroughly friend. If he wants it done later he can easily do so.

BaconCatBug · 2023-05-17T02:10:21+00:00

Random question: You think it's ok to mutilate newborn babies?

flossraptor · 2023-05-16T16:56:01+00:00

Go watch a video of an actual circumcision. Most people will not be able to make it through.

They strap down an infant to a table and apply a little topical anesthetic before cutting the most sensitive part of his body off. These babies go into such severe shock they convulse, and some start choking and go silent, or bang their heads around.

Such a event fundamentally changes the structure of the brain itself. The truama can be medically detected in the child six months after the procedure. It has been theorized that some of the characteristic jewish neuroticism might be due to a form of PTSD from circumcision.

https://www.doctorsopposingcircumcision.org/for-professionals/psychological-impact/

LarsBohenan · 2023-05-16T19:12:00+00:00

Why would u inflict pain and mutilate a child?

Earthwormzim · 2023-05-16T23:55:04+00:00

Why not ask him to decide when he's old enough?

mrerikmattila · 2023-05-17T00:04:35+00:00

The only reason to get it done is if it has to get done. People label it as mutilation, taking away a man's spirit and soul or some other nonsense. It's a little skin; if removed at birth, okay. If kept, okay. I had to have it done at age 6 because it didn't pull back — food for thought.

V3N0M3 · 2023-05-17T00:27:59+00:00

There are no benefits to getting circumcised. If there was an actual biological advantage, we’d have evolved to not have foreskins. They exist for a reason.

Let the child decide when he comes of age, if he wants a foreskin or not. Dont impose your beliefs on him.

michaelpaoli · 2023-05-17T03:47:09+00:00

Un.

If he really wants to be circumcised, he can make that decision as an adult ... but if he's circumcised as a child, something is taken away that he can never get back. And medically, etc., there's typically no good reason to be getting circumcised, and many reasons not to.

See also: r/Intactivism

hendrixski · 2023-05-17T04:20:49+00:00

He should choose once he reaches the age of consent.

fl_lckit · 2023-05-17T04:43:12+00:00

Let him decide when he is old enough to understand the consequences.

Fuffuloo · 2023-05-17T04:45:31+00:00

I see your update comment, but I just wanted to throw my hat into the ring anyway to say don't circumcise him!

Arvis1983 · 2023-05-17T04:49:01+00:00

Science says there is no reason to do this for his health

It might be difficult later on when his dong doesn’t look like other boys ( if that even comes up) and it may come up when he becomes sexually active, but that’s it

It’s a choice, but certainly not necessary. Best of luck and congratulations

bibkel · 2023-05-17T05:52:50+00:00

I say no. It's his penis.

bettercallconnolly · 2023-05-16T19:39:56+00:00

Circumcision is male genital mutilation and has very few actual tangible benefits to the point where it should be imposed on a baby without their consent.

Most of the alleged benefits to circumcision boil down to - learn how to wash your own dick properly.

It is medically necessary in such a few amount of cases it isn't worth mentioning.

Francis_Dollar_Hide · 2023-05-16T18:33:33+00:00

His body, his choice. That sounds familiar, doesn't it, I wonder where we've heard that before?

Forcetobereckonedwit · 2023-05-16T19:23:14+00:00

Leave his penis alone.

odoof12 · 2023-05-16T18:09:23+00:00

it left me with a extremely strained relationship with my parents

just sayin

Civil_Station_1585 · 2023-05-16T18:18:58+00:00

It is a form of genital mutilation.

CrowMagpie · 2023-05-16T20:16:50+00:00

Why start his life with pain and torture?

jerohi · 2023-05-16T18:46:33+00:00

When the time is right, when puberty hits, teach him to retract his skin to clean, it can prevent your son from having phimosis. Either way, keep in mind that circumcision isn't always necessary to treat phimosis.

intactisnormal · 2023-05-16T16:35:36+00:00

It's not medically needed, not by a long shot. So that means the decision goes to the patienf themself, later in life.

For medical information I recommend reading the Canadian Paediatric Society’s paper. It has the actual stats (table 1) on the talking points. http://www.cps.ca/documents/position/circumcision

I recommend watching these presentations:

This presentation from Dr. Guest goes over the medical aspects. He covers the anatomy of the foreskin, the sensations, the medical aspects and statistics, the evolutionary aspects, cultural bias, and medical ethics. https://youtu.be/XwZiQyFaAs0?t=28m20 Long but informative.

This presentation from Ethicist Brian Earp excellently covers the medical ethics, cultural norms, and social aspects https://youtu.be/SB-2aQoTQeA Focused on ethics and does an excellent job on that.

This presentation "Circumcision An Elephant in the Hospital" from Research Assistant Professor Ryan McAllister challenges the normality of circumcision from both a social and medical perspective: https://youtu.be/Ceht-3xu84I Shorter than Dr. Guest's.

Mode1961 · 2023-05-16T18:33:42+00:00

Would you be asking this question if it were a daughter?

0ptimu5Rhyme · 2023-05-16T20:06:46+00:00

why would you mutilate your son? There is literally no advantage to doing that

LoonyEqlipse · 2023-05-16T19:11:40+00:00

Ask him that question in 18 years.

Jackson2615 · 2023-05-17T07:22:06+00:00

NO NO NO . Your son will have a perfectly normal and natural penis with a fore skin it does not need to be surgically altered. When he is old enough you just need to teach /show him the basic hygiene required for an uncircumcised penis.

He won't thankyou later if you have him circumcised.

ginger-valley · 2023-05-16T21:12:28+00:00

Gemital mutilation is child abuse.

begaterpillar · 2023-05-16T23:12:31+00:00

cosmetic surgery should not be performed on minors. there are some very rare cases where its reccomend but in general its not nessicary

rdrcrmatt · 2023-05-17T01:51:07+00:00

I wish I hadn’t done that to my son.

keeeeeeeeeeeeefe · 2023-05-17T02:41:41+00:00

can remove alot of feeling in penis prolly not

Cactus2711 · 2023-05-17T02:51:48+00:00

Please don’t. It’s his decision that he can make once he becomes an adult

PsionicShift · 2023-05-17T03:43:45+00:00

Unless there’s a medical complication, uncircumcised.

AntaBatata · 2023-05-17T04:57:40+00:00

Are you Jewish/Muslim, therefore you have a religious reason? Is here a medical reason? If not, don't circumcise. There's just no need.

ArminiusLad · 2023-05-17T06:12:40+00:00

fuck them money bank anti palestine people

Chaos_Therum · 2023-05-17T09:03:47+00:00

Don't chop up baby dicks.

J140VC2 · 2023-05-17T09:25:25+00:00

No offense. Grow a backbone and stand up for your defenseless baby boy.

Regular_NormalGuy · 2023-05-17T09:37:12+00:00

I am from a family of all uncircumcised men, so it was seen as normal for having a normal penis. Therefore we didn't want our son to be mutilated after he was born. They asked me multiple times in the hospital if I really don't want them to do it. I kinda lost my patience at one point and they stopped asking finally.

ImplodedPotatoSalad · 2023-05-17T13:23:15+00:00

You have no right to interfere with his genitals, unless there is a medical reason thwt cannot be resolved in any other way. If there is no such situation happening - then you are basically commiting a rape and mutilation against your child.

BoomTheBear86 · 2023-05-17T17:36:27+00:00

Nope. Don’t do it.

Do you not think it’s very strange, that pretty much every single country that is westernised in the world, that has a national health service doesn’t recommend circumcision in newborn boys, and the only one that has a privatised system does?

Are there really people today who honestly think that every single other country in the world has got the science on this wrong, but the US, with their profit driven private healthcare industry is the one that happened to get it right? Really?

There are NO health benefits to circumcision. The primary medical purpose doctors in the US recommend it has nothing to do with the health of the infant and everything to do with a cheap a reliable way to harvest stem cells for their research programmes from the foreskins of these infants. They’re quite literally turning parts of your child into $$$ for themselves to eventually wring out of people like you down the line. Don’t be a sucker. And certainly don’t be a sucker whilst offering your son up as the bulletproof vest.

plumberack · 2023-05-16T16:04:44+00:00

Shorter dick size. Skin is used to keep the glan moist and immune from infection as an exposed organ cannot protect itself. By cutting the nerve endings, the length will grow as far as the nerve tips are. I don't think you will like to see that your son is getting bullied for short dick which is a very common insult in colleges.

The skin is sold to dermatologist clinics that use it to inject those cells into the skin to look young. The treatment is very costly. This is why circumcision is often encouraged by doctors. They are making money.

LiquidDreamtime · 2023-05-16T18:36:05+00:00

I am circumcised, thankfully it’s ok and worked out.

I implore you to NOT mutilate the genitals of your infant son. Respect his autonomy and let him decide if he wants to do this when he is of age

GreeceZeus · 2023-05-16T18:45:51+00:00

I am expecting a daughter in 7 weeks should she be circumcised or uncircumcised?

RedPillAlphaBigCock · 2023-05-16T20:46:14+00:00

There is no fucking benefit , let him decide

kandradeece · 2023-05-16T21:28:50+00:00

Generally you should seek someones consent before cutting off 1/2 the sensitivity in their genitals. Let them decide when they are older

suib26 · 2023-05-16T20:36:15+00:00

Wow, caught of guard by the amount of guys in the mens rights sub who don't see male infant circumcision as the blatant form of sexism that it is.

Maybe I hang out to much in the intactivist sub and other anti circumcision subs but didn't expect it to be this bad here.

bouchandre · 2023-05-17T00:56:18+00:00

Unless your son has very specific medical condition, there is ZERO benefit to circumcision.

Spifffyy · 2023-05-17T01:17:52+00:00

Circumcision is genital mutilation unless medically required

Grand-Expression-493 · 2023-05-17T01:10:24+00:00

Don't mutilate your son.

I was so pissed off when my cousin sister was taken to a place where they do the holes in earlobes for earrings... Poor thing cried so hard I couldn't listen.

Let them grow up and make their own choice.

shackra · 2023-05-17T01:33:34+00:00

I'm not, and things are a-okay. hygiene is easy and all that, no pain, no nothing.

Just be vigilant.

Butt_Lady · 2023-05-16T18:48:23+00:00

Please do not have unnecessary surgery performed on your little baby. When he is in age and you want to talk to him about it, give him a choice. But if it's not for a medical reason leave his ding dong alone maybe

Azihayya · 2023-05-16T18:20:57+00:00

You should do some serious research and understand that doctors will likely try to pressure your wife, or maybe even make her sign for his circumcision under duress. There are some complications that can come up without circumcision which U.S. doctors are typically unprepared to address with any solution other than circumcision that you should be aware of--you should look into phimosis and what kinds of treatments are recommended in the EU. Also, you should understand that a child's foreskin is never supposed to be retracted, and that a lot of nurses will attempt to retract your child's foreskin, which causes serious problems, including phimosis iirc. The foreskin does not need to be retracted to be cleaned.

I think that's about the best mini playbook that I can offer on raising an intact boy. You should do more research on your own, though and be vigilant.

enthusiasmunbridled · 2023-05-16T20:46:59+00:00

Real question: Do you want to mutilate you baby boy and risk his life due to your selfish decision. As it is of no benefits whatsoever to you son.

Or leave him the way he is?

Pretty simple choice to me

SnooMarzipans5669 · 2023-05-16T22:55:12+00:00

Mutilated Dad here. You MUST STAY WITH YOUR SON to protect him. Others have commented below as to the same thing. Hideous this happens in America (and to us).

Both my sons are intact due to my vigilance. No problems, in case you were wondering...

king-of-the-light · 2023-05-16T18:06:27+00:00

It's unnecessary harm to your son's body. Don't do it. IMO what they doing to those boys it's cruel, just imagine circumcision in new born girls how sick that sounds and yet boys circumcision is implemented and still to this day an option.

gre2704 · 2023-05-16T18:25:05+00:00

Uncircumcised for sure. If he wants to, he can do it later out of his own will.

jr_xo · 2023-05-16T18:44:50+00:00

Definitely uncircumcised. If he wants to be circumcised in the future, he can still do it. I personally think it's better uncircumcised, even though the hygiene is more "demanding"

Ugly-Fat-Whore · 2023-05-16T21:50:44+00:00

Do whatever you feel like man. Reddit is obsessed with not circumcising so that’s all you’re going to hear. But to be honest, you and your son will be fine no matter which decision you make

asteiselboin · 2023-05-16T22:32:03+00:00

Dad here … two boys … were all circumcised…Opinion in 3…2…1 do what your heart tells you not the internet. If youre not why should he be?

68696c6c · 2023-05-17T01:25:10+00:00

His body. His choice.

Ecocide113 · 2023-05-17T01:37:22+00:00

Honestly, don't listen to anybody in here lol. Ask the doc and grt their opinion. They're the doctor

Ronniebbb · 2023-05-16T18:42:09+00:00

My.female p.o.v: unless there is a medical reason to do it, don't do it. More research I've done the more I've found it's not a practice that should be done unless absolutely medically necessary.

RaphBoo · 2023-05-16T18:43:50+00:00

Since its irreversible and can always be done later, dont do it.

penelope_hibiscus · 2023-05-16T19:38:54+00:00

Do not circumcise. Am mom of a 8 week old son. I would not let anyone mutilate my child.

MegaMan2wasrad · 2023-05-17T00:52:51+00:00

Heartened by these responses being overwhelming in favor of leaving genital mutilation in the past. Thanks to you all!!

MEDICARE_FOR_ALL · 2023-05-16T18:33:54+00:00

Unless your religion requires you to do so, let him decide for himself.

MackWired · 2023-05-16T18:22:44+00:00

Don't do it. It can be done later if that's what he wants. Let him decide.

SuspiciousFoot9439 · 2023-05-16T19:11:37+00:00

There is no real medical need and it's sort of barbaric honestly... your son should make the choice when he is able.

spletharg2 · 2023-05-16T20:46:54+00:00

Since it's not reversible, you should give him the right to make the decision. Defer until he's old enough to decide for himself.

AussieinSthTX · 2023-05-16T21:01:18+00:00

Do not butcher that child. If he decides later that's his choice.

mhdy98 · 2023-05-16T21:38:29+00:00

You re cutting nerves, nerves that are crucial for the sexual experience . Dont do it.

UNLESS , you need to do it. Some medical issue for ex

CrankyVGK · 2023-05-16T21:58:14+00:00

Don’t do it unless there is an issue. Hygiene is no longer an issue as it may have been in the past.

Shadowpersonality · 2023-05-16T23:57:45+00:00

Uncircumcised

Harsh-Pain-No-Gain · 2023-05-16T23:59:04+00:00

Uncircumcised. Don't put your kid through such inhumane monstrosity.

GiveBackMyRidgedBand · 2023-05-30T21:17:43+00:00

The way he’s born. No need for body modifications.

diamondd-ddogs · 2023-07-31T00:54:43+00:00

the answer should be obvious if you care about your sons right to bodily autonomy.

jwwin · 2023-05-16T16:31:02+00:00

For the record, I'm now on the "let him decide" side of the fence, but I will say neither of my boys cried when they were circumsised. This was before I really looked into it and switched to the side where I believe they should choose.

real_tore · 2023-05-16T19:03:19+00:00

I'm so glad my parents had me circumcised at birth.

randonumero · 2023-05-16T22:35:15+00:00

Instead of listening to a bunch of strangers on reddit, talk to your partner and your doctor. Get the facts and details about circumcision for males and make your own decision.

JoetheOK · 2023-05-16T23:41:58+00:00

I've got 2 sons and neither of them are circumcised. I really think it's not any different than female genital mutilation and I had no religious reason to do it either.

necrose99 · 2023-05-17T00:31:28+00:00

More sensitivity in not.. sure needs to be cleaned more ie hygiene selfcare is important.. can be taught.

(And the possibility of raising a trans daughter if they really botch the job. Whoops i burt his winger clean off... ) (See below)

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Reimer Quite the tragic YouTube video etc.

dugweacr · 2023-05-16T19:28:06+00:00

Regardless of anything I can promise you Reddit is VERY anti circumcision. Nobody here is going to suggest it openly because they’ll get ripped apart in the comments.

Strontium_9T · 2023-05-16T20:18:33+00:00

Some studies support circumcision, some refute it has any benefit. I’m cut, but I’d lean towards uncut these days. In any case I hope you give birth to a happy, healthy baby.

For as anecdotal as it may be, when I was in the military and stationed in Europe, the girls there had mostly been with uncut men. Maybe it was just the novelty of cut junk, but they seemed to like it better.

Past_Economist6278 · 2023-05-16T19:04:33+00:00

He can always decide later if he wants. Just leave it as is and be sure to wash him properly.

Affectionate-School3 · 2023-05-16T23:35:01+00:00

I’m glad you’ve decided against. I bemoan my juvenile choice to have our son cut.

I hate that I can’t wear snug undies very easily because the protective hood is missing.

Good for you, thanks for not being a lemming.

Rare-Grab-6891 · 2023-05-17T00:59:33+00:00

Don't circumcise at birth when he grows let him decide

strobro · 2023-05-16T18:47:06+00:00

Honestly let him decide when he's in his teen years or if that isn't an option your wife/girlfriend agrees with then I'd say circumcise him. Usually most cases of penile illness I see in a patient (I'm in the medical field) are usually uncut, although this is just based on my own personal experiences. To summarize things I would said letting him decide would be the best but if you or your partner want to decide without him then having him circumcised would be the best course of action.

Eakin4Change · 2023-05-16T21:24:11+00:00

Ok so I will play devil's advocate because I have multiple special needs children and foster special and medically fragile children (mostly boys). It is easier to have a boy (I've never been the one to make this decision) circumcised because most of the ones who weren't I feared having the cognitive understanding to be clean and understand self care and hygiene (also adolescent boys in my experience have had issues with hygiene {especially ones in foster care because of trauma or reverting to old habits}this I know is not a reflection upon all children or boys).

CapriColt · 2023-05-16T18:15:53+00:00

If you’re in the US, he’ll probably get judged for it during school years if he’s uncut, but beyond that, let him decide later in life

Ecocide113 · 2023-05-17T01:35:44+00:00

Studies have shown that women overall (even from non circumcised countries) prefer a circumcised dick

It's also easier to maintain a good hygiene. Not really a big deal, if the person takes care of themselves regularly. But if they don't things can go bad.

That's about it I think

DavetheSageman · 2023-05-16T18:04:17+00:00

Snip snip for sure.

Final_Philosopher663 · 2023-05-16T16:47:07+00:00

Many times parents decide themselves for the good of their baby/teenager. So if there are any concerns about phimosis I believe circumcision would be the preferred choice. Where I leave most of us are uncircumcised . In other areas most are circumcised.

AirSailer · 2023-05-16T18:35:53+00:00

https://youtu.be/W2PKdDOjooA

Farscape666 · 2023-05-16T22:40:10+00:00

Mine apparently was medically necessary and I had to get it done when I was 7-8yrs old. It didn’t heal right and makes me feel worthless

Hamakua · 2023-05-16T22:56:05+00:00

Someone asked a tangential question in this subreddit less than a day before you did yours. My reply answers your question. I'll just link my reply (quite long as I also convey my sister's story who recently had a son) here.

adesant88 · 2023-05-17T14:55:41+00:00

Circumcising infants, unless it's for extremely rare health reasons, is abuse of the very highest order. It's an atrocious and a macabre violation of their human (baby) rights.

If babies could communicate when they are born, how many of them do you think would want parts of their genitals cut off if asked by a doctor? Fucking zero.

They can make the decision themselves when they’re 18 if they want to. Leave these precious and innocent souls alone.

Far-Salt-6946 · 2023-05-17T16:42:50+00:00

No cuts.

ThisPhucKingGuy · 2023-05-17T22:51:31+00:00

Relabel it as male genital mutilation, do you still consent?

mattmilli0pics · 2023-05-16T21:05:43+00:00

I struggle with this too. I’m thinking circumcised just so he is not different from everyone else. And kids are not good at cleaning.

PrePresidentCarter · 2023-05-16T23:41:43+00:00

You should cut your own head off, idiot

Complex_Lead9427 · 2023-05-17T06:09:35+00:00

Circumcision is the best thing you can do as a male. The minor on top foreskin is a bacterial Petri dish that can be removed easily. It’s like haircut really. You can keep hair short or long. The benefits are immense especially against STDs

notbobbut · 2023-05-17T02:46:16+00:00

I’d say circumcised, I’ve had 3 sons and I’ve had them all circumcised at birth. Quick and easy too.

rificog47 · 2023-05-17T10:01:32+00:00

Circumcise makes your dick look better! Many women love my circumcised penis

Miserable-Winter5090 · 2023-05-16T20:22:39+00:00

Have him look like you. If you are then do it. If not, leave it alone. He needs to look like his father.

Shelton26 · 2023-05-16T22:05:44+00:00

Depends on your religion

Title	Random question : I am expecting a son in 7 weeks should he be circumcised or uncircumcised ?
Author	Thug-ka-jeevan
Upvotes	184
Comments	346
Date	May 16, 2023 3:30 PM UTC (3 years ago)
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