Should i get circed?

unabear09 · 04-20-2008

unless there are some dire health issues that can only be treated by circumcisioin, the please don't get cut. You (we) were born with forskins for a reason, so why fix what isn't broken. You don't know how many men out there are cut, and wish they weren't (myself included). Though I'd be happy to know that I had a say in the decision to get circumsized (wasn't...cut at birth).... just remember its a permanent altercation to your body.....

luke nutley · 04-20-2008

I was putting serious considering into circumcision a while due to constant problems but now that I keep my foreskin retracted, I don't have any of those issues and so I may not get circumcised at all. If I can bypass surgery, that's a good thing.

thisisme2008 · 04-20-2008

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Originally Posted by luke nutley

I was putting serious considering into circumcision a while due to constant problems but now that I keep my foreskin retracted, I don't have any of those issues and so I may not get circumcised at all. If I can bypass surgery, that's a good thing.

how do you keep it retracted?

Phil Ayesho · 04-20-2008

The "you were born with it for a reason" statement is the stupidest argument in the world and reflects a serious lack of understanding of evolution and how it works.

THere is NO reason you were born with one...
It serves NO useful function in human males...
It IS the evolutionary vestige of a time when the penis RETRACTED into the body of an ancestor. ( like the horse, dog, etc.)
It is no more useful nor necessary than an appendix... ALSO a vestigial feature.
And that is all it is.

Guys with strong opinions, EITHER way; Guys cut as a child or at 14 and still not "over it" in their forties.... have some kind of strange fixation...

Circumcision DOES reduce penile odor, it DOES reduce the odds of transmission of certain STD's, it DOES solve certain conformational issues with the foreskin itself, and it DOES appeal to some women and men aesthetically.

But, being a surgical modification, it DOES carry a certain small risk of complication or of being botched...
About the same complication rate as Lasik surgery on your eyes.

DO as YOU chose.

open501s · 04-20-2008

I thought I answered this already.

It is a body modification like a tattoo once you have it you have it for life.

A piercing you can always take out.

Trues · 04-20-2008

NO, No, don't do it, after a few years it will begin annoying you, i can't run without a kind of sock that i made for my dick, the head gets irritated, and i wish i was not cut, uncut looks and smells much more attractive.

uncut1234 · 04-20-2008

i wouldnt do it if you wana do it because you feel like your different or odd or whatever..
growin up in the usa, hardley anyone is uncut, i was the ONLY one in highschool, every year, freshman to seniors on the wrestling team, with an uncut cock, alot of girls would ask me about it and say their friend told them about it, bla bla, i used to wish i was cut just so i wasnt different than everyone else..everywhere i went, private gyms, school sports, anywhere i was ever naked, ive always been the only uncut guy i have EVER seen in person, so it draws alot of attention, as i got older i realized it was pretty cool to be different than every other guy, and actually , ALOT of girls really like it, and actually LOOK for uncut dicks and ask if anyone else has them ect.. ive experienced it a few times, where girls have loved it and brought their friend to see it, im happy im 1 of the few american guys that are uncut, most girls have never seen one and love seeing it for the first time

Trues · 04-20-2008

No function? besides for it being mind-blowingly attractive;

The foreskin contains about 240ft of nerves, and around 1000 nerve endings, around 80% of the penis' erogenous zones are lost, etc...

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1. Full penis length and circumference. The "prepuce" (foreskin) constitutes 50% or more of the skin system of the penis [1]. If unfolded and spread flat, the average adult foreskin measures 60-90 square centimeters (10-14 square inches) [2], or about the size of an index card [see illustration]. The foreskin creates a visibly longer penis, especially when the foreskin extends beyond the head of the penis. Also, the double-layered tissue of the foreskin engorges with blood during erection and creates a visibly and sensually thicker shaft and glans.When the engorged foreskin retracts behind the coronal ridge of the glans, it often creates a wider and more pronounced "ridge" that many partners find especially stimulating during penetrative intercourse. The circumcised penis appears truncated and thinner than a full-sized intact penis.

2. Protection. The sleeve of tissue known as the foreskin normally covers the glans and protects it from abrasion, drying, callusing (keratinization), and environmental contaminants. The glans is intended by nature to be a protected internal organ, like the female clitoris [see illustration]. The effect of an exposed glans and resulting keratinization on human sexual response has never been studied. Increasing reports by circumcised men indicate that keratinization causes a loss of sexual sensation, pleasure and fulfillment [3, 4].

3. Ridged bands. The inner foreskin contains bands of densely innervated, sexually responsive tissue [1]. They constitute a primary erogenous zone of the human penis and are important for realizing the fullness and intensity of sexual response [5].

4. Gliding action. The foreskin is the only moving part of the penis. During any sexual activity, the foreskin and glans work in unison; their mutual interaction creates a complete sexual response. In heterosexual intercourse, the non-abrasive gliding of the penis in and out of itself within the vagina facilitates smooth and pleasurable intercourse for both partners [Blue_ArrowD096.gif (140 bytes)see illustration]. Without this gliding action, the corona of the circumcised penis can function as a one-way valve, dragging vaginal lubricants out into the drying air and making artificial lubricants essential for non-painful intercourse [6].

5. Specialized sensory tissue. In addition to the "ridged bands" mentioned above, thousands of coiled fine-touch receptors (Meissner’s corpuscles) constitute the most important sensory component of the penis [1]. The foreskin contains branches of the dorsal nerve and between 10,000 and 20,000 specialized erotogenic nerve endings of several types, which are capable of sensing slight motion and stretch, subtle changes in temperature, and fine gradations in texture [7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12].

6. The frenulum. This is a highly nerve-laden web of tissue that tethers the inner foreskin to the underside of the glans [see photo]. It is similar to the frenula found under the tongue, the upper lip and the clitoral hood (female foreskin). For many intact men, the penile frenulum is a male "G-spot" that is highly pleasurable when repeatedly stretched and relaxed during sexual activity [13]. Depending on the surgical method used, the frenulum is partially to completely destroyed by circumcision.

7. Proper blood flow. The foreskin contains several feet of blood vessels, including the frenular artery and branches of the dorsal artery. The loss of this rich vascularization interrupts normal blood flow to the shaft and glans of the penis, damaging the natural function of the penis and altering its development [1].

8. Immunological defense. The soft mucosa of the inner foreskin produces plasma cells, which secrete immunoglobulin antibodies, and antibacterial and antiviral proteins [7, 14], such as the pathogen-killing enzyme called lysozyme [15 and Blue_ArrowD096.gif (140 bytes)see explanation]. All of the human mucosa (the linings of the mouth, eyelids, vagina, foreskin and anus) are the body's first line of defense against disease. This benefit of the foreskin could be one possible explanation why intact men are at lower risk of chlamydia and other sexually transmitted diseases [16-21].

9. Langerhans cells. These specialized epithelial cells are a component of the immune system and may play a role in protecting the penis from sexually transmitted infections such as HIV (AIDS) [Blue_ArrowD096.gif (140 bytes)see explanation and 14-16, 18].

10. Proper lymph flow. The foreskin contains lymphatic vessels, which are necessary for proper lymph flow and immunological functioning.

11. Estrogen receptors. The foreskin contains estrogen receptors, whose purpose is not yet fully understood and needs further study [22].

12. Apocrine glands. These glands produce pheromones, nature’s invisible yet compelling signals to potential sexual partners. The effect of their absence on human sexual behavior has never been studied [23].

13. Sebaceous glands. The oils produced by these glands lubricate and moisturize the foreskin and glans, so that the two structures function together smoothly.

14. Dartos fascia. This is a smooth muscle sheath that underlies the scrotum, the entire penis and the tip of the foreskin. It is necessary for proper temperature regulation of the genitals (causing these structures to elongate in the heat and shrink in the cold). Approximately half of the Dartos fascia is destroyed by circumcision [7].

15. Natural texture and coloration of the glans. In the intact penis, the glans normally appears moist, shiney, and pinkish-red to dark purple. These visual cues often attract and excite a sexual partner. The glans of a circumcised penis is dry, rough and often light pink to bluish-gray in color [see photos].

16. Zero risk of serious infection or surgical injury. Unfortunate boys who suffer botched circumcisions lose part or all of their penis from surgical mishap or subsequent infection. They are often "sexually reassigned" by castration and "transgender surgery." They are relegated to a life of hormone therapy and are compelled to live their lives as pseudo-females, the success of which has never been fully assessed [24-46].

17. Zero risk of death from surgery. Every year boy die from the complications of circumcision, a fact that the American circumcision industry ignores, obscures, or downplays [29-31].

18. Zero risk of delayed or diminished maternal bonding. Circumcision, even if anesthesia is used, causes unavoidable operative trauma and post-operative pain that has been shown to disrupt bonding with the mother, which in turn interferes with the first developmental task of every human, that of trust (trust in human contact, in personal safety, etc) [47-51].

19. Electromagnetic "cross-communication." Anecdotal reports suggest that, without the mucosa of its foreskin, the penis lacks the capacity for the subtle electromagentic energy transfer that occurs during contact between two mucous membranes (the vaginal walls and the exposed inner lining of the foreskin). Such contact contributes to the full experience of sexual pleasure. These reports deserve further scientific study.

20. The foreskin is necessary for optimal health and well-being of the male, as well as contributing to fulfillment
in his sexual relationships.

The Foreskin Advantage: Benefits Enjoyed by Males who are Intact (not circumcised)

FrenuLes · 04-20-2008

I'm 100% happy I did it, but you shouldn't do it because of what someone else says.

Trues · 04-20-2008

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Originally Posted by uncut1234

i wouldnt do it if you wana do it because you feel like your different or odd or whatever..
growin up in the usa, hardley anyone is uncut, i was the ONLY one in highschool, every year, freshman to seniors on the wrestling team, with an uncut cock, alot of girls would ask me about it and say their friend told them about it, bla bla, i used to wish i was cut just so i wasnt different than everyone else..everywhere i went, private gyms, school sports, anywhere i was ever naked, ive always been the only uncut guy i have EVER seen in person, so it draws alot of attention, as i got older i realized it was pretty cool to be different than every other guy, and actually , ALOT of girls really like it, and actually LOOK for uncut dicks and ask if anyone else has them ect.. ive experienced it a few times, where girls have loved it and brought their friend to see it, im happy im 1 of the few american guys that are uncut, most girls have never seen one and love seeing it for the first time

exactly, stay that way. I wish i was not cut, and can't believe people are actually saying that they wish they were unnatural

unabear09 · 04-20-2008

thank you trues, for posting that

Krusader85 · 04-20-2008

I would say a firm "NO" mate, but it all boils down to you

marino316 · 04-20-2008

I lived nearly 16 years with my foreskin.
My stepdad thought that I should be circ'd so I would not be made fun of in high school. He also said that girls didn't like men that were not cut. So I was
I hated the way it looked that day and still do to this day
I really hated the way it feels ( or lack there of ) still do to this day
My circ. was over 20 years ago
I would never ever do it over agian.
I think you should really think about what's best for you, and what you want to do because you know once it's done that's it you can't go back

mariorossi · 04-21-2008

You cock is just perfect, (and looks perfectly working) why do you want to change it irreversibly?

zawfi · 04-21-2008

I would say what a few others have said: If you need the procedure for medical reasons, of course, do it. But if you're thinking of it solely for aesthetic reasons, consider it very carefully. Many of us want what we don't have, so you'll find some cut guys wishing they weren't cut (me at times), and vice versa.

But when someone advises against it with words like "mutilation," remember that some guys like getting a PA or other embellishments, and getting cut for aesthetic issues is not much different from some of the other things you see these days. In the end, the aesthetic choice is up to you and you alone. All I say is, consider it carefully because it's not completely reversible. As for what a circumcision does for sex, I can't say, because I know nothing different. But I can't imagine that a healthy young guy would have any trouble either cut or uncut. I think the main non-medical reason to do it is for aesthetic reasons alone.