Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:No one has regretted circ but the opposite often happens

bullshit

Yeah, tell it to the guy I knew in college who had to be circ'd as an adult. He was not a happy camper. Way more traumatic than my kid's circ.

At least he made the choice for himself.

Not a choice. The foreskin got tight and then it got infected. Nasty.

Anonymous wrote:My baby will be 14 days old. Will he be fussy the rest of the day, or days following? Could he catch a fever? What sort of post care did you take for your baby?

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Anonymous wrote:From the American Academy of Pediatrics
Policy Statement
Circumcision Policy Statement
TASK FORCE ON CIRCUMCISION
ABSTRACT

Male circumcision is a common procedure, generally performed during the newborn period in the United States. In 2007, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) formed a multidisciplinary task force of AAP members and other stakeholders to evaluate the recent evidence on male circumcision and update the Academy’s 1999 recommendations in this area. Evaluation of current evidence indicates that the health benefits of newborn male circumcision outweigh the risks and that the procedure’s benefits justify access to this procedure for families who choose it. Specific benefits identified included prevention of urinary tract infections, penile cancer, and transmission of some sexually transmitted infections, including HIV. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has endorsed this statement.

Thank you for posting this. This is a personal decision made by parents for various reasons, not the least of which is that it has been identified as beneficial by the AAP. If you disagree with this choice, I trust you won't make it for your own child. Your proselytizing is not appreciated and more than likely a waste of your time and ours as readers. It is also incredibly offensive to parents who made the decision to circumcise based on sound medical advice or religious beliefs (I happen to fall into both categories). This should be a forum where parents support other parents and constructively discuss issues that arise doing one of the hardest jobs on the planet and when you use it to judge and condemn others, you undermine what could be an incredibly valuable resource. What a shame.

+1

The posts switching male for female are not relevant. There is no comparison between male and female circumcision. Both the AAP and the WHO highlight the benefits of male circumcision.
Medical studies back this up
http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/malecircumcision/

I circumcised my two sons for religious reasons and for the health benefits. It was a rational choice, not based on tradition/religious reasons alone. If the medical evidence demonstrated that it caused harm I would not have done it.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No one has regretted circ but the opposite often happens

bullshit

Yeah, tell it to the guy I knew in college who had to be circ'd as an adult. He was not a happy camper. Way more traumatic than my kid's circ.

At least he made the choice for himself.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:From the American Academy of Pediatrics
Policy Statement
Circumcision Policy Statement
TASK FORCE ON CIRCUMCISION
ABSTRACT

Male circumcision is a common procedure, generally performed during the newborn period in the United States. In 2007, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) formed a multidisciplinary task force of AAP members and other stakeholders to evaluate the recent evidence on male circumcision and update the Academy’s 1999 recommendations in this area. Evaluation of current evidence indicates that the health benefits of newborn male circumcision outweigh the risks and that the procedure’s benefits justify access to this procedure for families who choose it. Specific benefits identified included prevention of urinary tract infections, penile cancer, and transmission of some sexually transmitted infections, including HIV. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has endorsed this statement.

Thank you for posting this. This is a personal decision made by parents for various reasons, not the least of which is that it has been identified as beneficial by the AAP. If you disagree with this choice, I trust you won't make it for your own child. Your proselytizing is not appreciated and more than likely a waste of your time and ours as readers. It is also incredibly offensive to parents who made the decision to circumcise based on sound medical advice or religious beliefs (I happen to fall into both categories). This should be a forum where parents support other parents and constructively discuss issues that arise doing one of the hardest jobs on the planet and when you use it to judge and condemn others, you undermine what could be an incredibly valuable resource. What a shame.

+1

The posts switching male for female are not relevant. There is no comparison between male and female circumcision. Both the AAP and the WHO highlight the benefits of male circumcision.
Medical studies back this up
http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/malecircumcision/

I circumcised my two sons for religious reasons and for the health benefits. It was a rational choice, not based on tradition/religious reasons alone. If the medical evidence demonstrated that it caused harm I would not have done it.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:From the American Academy of Pediatrics
Policy Statement
Circumcision Policy Statement
TASK FORCE ON CIRCUMCISION
ABSTRACT

Male circumcision is a common procedure, generally performed during the newborn period in the United States. In 2007, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) formed a multidisciplinary task force of AAP members and other stakeholders to evaluate the recent evidence on male circumcision and update the Academy’s 1999 recommendations in this area. Evaluation of current evidence indicates that the health benefits of newborn male circumcision outweigh the risks and that the procedure’s benefits justify access to this procedure for families who choose it. Specific benefits identified included prevention of urinary tract infections, penile cancer, and transmission of some sexually transmitted infections, including HIV. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has endorsed this statement.

Thank you for posting this. This is a personal decision made by parents for various reasons, not the least of which is that it has been identified as beneficial by the AAP. If you disagree with this choice, I trust you won't make it for your own child. Your proselytizing is not appreciated and more than likely a waste of your time and ours as readers. It is also incredibly offensive to parents who made the decision to circumcise based on sound medical advice or religious beliefs (I happen to fall into both categories). This should be a forum where parents support other parents and constructively discuss issues that arise doing one of the hardest jobs on the planet and when you use it to judge and condemn others, you undermine what could be an incredibly valuable resource. What a shame.

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Anonymous wrote:Oh, come one. Male circ is akin to removing the clitoral hood, not cutting off the clit and sewing the labia together. It's not the same thing.

Male circ has mild to moderate health benefits and has mild to moderate risks. It imposes mild limits on sexual function.

It's up to the individual to decide whether the benefits outweigh the costs. The costs aren't THAT high, though. I think it's perfectly reasonable for a parent to decide that when they weigh their religious traditions with the mild to moderate health benefits, it's worth it to circumsize.

Get over it, people.

This isn't an argument in your favor. I can't derive pleasure from direct stimulation of my clitoris. I rely on my hood thank you very much. I dated a circ'ed guy who had a hard time coming and I am convinced its because of how he was circ'ed.

Anonymous wrote:No one has regretted circ but the opposite often happens

Anonymous wrote:Oh, come one. Male circ is akin to removing the clitoral hood, not cutting off the clit and sewing the labia together. It's not the same thing.

Male circ has mild to moderate health benefits and has mild to moderate risks. It imposes mild limits on sexual function.

It's up to the individual to decide whether the benefits outweigh the costs. The costs aren't THAT high, though. I think it's perfectly reasonable for a parent to decide that when they weigh their religious traditions with the mild to moderate health benefits, it's worth it to circumsize.

Get over it, people.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No one has regretted circ but the opposite often happens

bullshit

Yeah, tell it to the guy I knew in college who had to be circ'd as an adult. He was not a happy camper. Way more traumatic than my kid's circ.

Anonymous wrote:No one has regretted circ but the opposite often happens

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Oh, come one. Male circ is akin to removing the clitoral hood, not cutting off the clit and sewing the labia together. It's not the same thing.

Male circ has mild to moderate health benefits and has mild to moderate risks. It imposes mild limits on sexual function.

It's up to the individual to decide whether the benefits outweigh the costs. The costs aren't THAT high, though. I think it's perfectly reasonable for a parent to decide that when they weigh their religious traditions with the mild to moderate health benefits, it's worth it to circumsize.

Get over it, people.

Avoiding aids is not a mild benefit.

Easier hygiene. Circumcision makes it simpler to wash the penis. Washing beneath the foreskin of an uncircumcised penis is generally easy, however.
Decreased risk of urinary tract infections. The overall risk of urinary tract infections in males is low, but these infections are more common in uncircumcised males. Severe infections early in life can lead to kidney problems later on.
Decreased risk of sexually transmitted infections. Circumcised men might have a lower risk of certain sexually transmitted infections, including HIV. Still, safe sexual practices remain essential.
Prevention of penile problems. Occasionally, the foreskin on an uncircumcised penis can be difficult or impossible to retract (phimosis). This can lead to inflammation of the foreskin or head of the penis.
Decreased risk of penile cancer. Although cancer of the penis is rare, it's less common in circumcised men. In addition, cervical cancer is less common in the female sexual partners of circumcised men.

This science lesson is free, I suggest you all you anticircs open a book, get out of your hippie drum circle and educate yourself.

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/circumcision/MY01023/DSECTION=why-its-done

Well, since like 100 babies die per year of circumcision in the U.S., seems like it's pretty stupid to justify circumcision unless you think your son has a high risk of contracting HIV. Or super-rare penile cancer. I'd prefer to not kill my newborn and just educate him on STDs.

Anonymous wrote:Tomorrow I'm going to brand my son with a large cross on his left arm. His dad has one just like it and I don't want him to wonder why his arm looks different from daddy's. Plus, if we do it young, he won't feel the pain as much. Everyone in my culture does this so I don't want my baby to be left out.

What should I do to take care of him? Will be be in pain? They said they use anesthetic before they place the hot metal on him. In my culture they say that it has health benefits and will ward away evil spirits, plus, it will help him keep his arm clean.

Anonymous wrote:I am 25 so maybe this is a little late, but I suspect it would be a lot easier to keep my labia clean if I were to just chop off the excess bits. I can do this, right? Like, it's legal and everything?

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Oh, come one. Male circ is akin to removing the clitoral hood, not cutting off the clit and sewing the labia together. It's not the same thing.

Male circ has mild to moderate health benefits and has mild to moderate risks. It imposes mild limits on sexual function.

It's up to the individual to decide whether the benefits outweigh the costs. The costs aren't THAT high, though. I think it's perfectly reasonable for a parent to decide that when they weigh their religious traditions with the mild to moderate health benefits, it's worth it to circumsize.

Get over it, people.

Avoiding aids is not a mild benefit.

Easier hygiene. Circumcision makes it simpler to wash the penis. Washing beneath the foreskin of an uncircumcised penis is generally easy, however.
Decreased risk of urinary tract infections. The overall risk of urinary tract infections in males is low, but these infections are more common in uncircumcised males. Severe infections early in life can lead to kidney problems later on.
Decreased risk of sexually transmitted infections. Circumcised men might have a lower risk of certain sexually transmitted infections, including HIV. Still, safe sexual practices remain essential.
Prevention of penile problems. Occasionally, the foreskin on an uncircumcised penis can be difficult or impossible to retract (phimosis). This can lead to inflammation of the foreskin or head of the penis.
Decreased risk of penile cancer. Although cancer of the penis is rare, it's less common in circumcised men. In addition, cervical cancer is less common in the female sexual partners of circumcised men.

This science lesson is free, I suggest you all you anticircs open a book, get out of your hippie drum circle and educate yourself.

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/circumcision/MY01023/DSECTION=why-its-done