sammygirly: Hmm, I have always been torn on this issue. Firstly, almost every penis I've seen has been cut - so I tend to prefer the cut look. Now, when I was pregnant with my little boy, I faced the issue - to circumsize or not?
I read everything I could find to help me weigh the arguments either way. What I found, was that the positive and negatives of either/or basically balance themselves out medically - and you're left to make the decision based on personal preference. So, after there was no medical reason to cut or not, then I was faced with moral issues. Is it barbaric? Do I have that right as a parent (and a woman).
Finally - I went in to give birth with the decision made. He would be cut (in Canada, they do it before mom and child leave the hospital normally) so he would look like daddy. (shh I was pregnant, it made sense to me then). After I saw my little boy however...I wouldn't have it done.
Why? I don't know that I'll ever know. But the answer I give to other mothers who ask is: Once the foreskin's gone, it's gone. But if it's still there, it can still come off. Why not let him choose for himself when he's able?
Anyway, that's my opinion. I still prefer cut personally ;D |