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There's so much we don't know about circumcision even though most males go through it. Here are 9 interesting things to know about this procedure.
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There's so much we don't know about circumcision even though most males go through it. Here are 9 interesting things to know about this procedure.
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1. Circumcision is hygienic.
Circumcision is the removal of the foreskin, a layer of tissue that covers the head of the penis. Doing this helps men reduce the risk of unwanted bacterial growth on their penis.
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Circumcision is the removal of the foreskin, a layer of tissue that covers the head of the penis. Doing this helps men reduce the risk of unwanted bacterial growth on their penis.
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Men who are uncircumcised should have routine penile care with careful hygienic cleansing to keep their down-there healthy. This would help them prevent rapid overgrowth of bacteria that can create foul-smelling byproducts in their pubic area.
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2. Circumcision is best performed at birth.
Babies feel pain but circumcision seems to be better tolerated by infants. The older a child becomes, the more resistant they may be to any elective surgery, to the penis.
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Babies feel pain but circumcision seems to be better tolerated by infants. The older a child becomes, the more resistant they may be to any elective surgery, to the penis.
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Also, newborns have a much shorter healing period than adults. A baby boy typically heals within 7-10 days after the procedure, whereas it takes an adult between two to three weeks to fully heal.
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3. Circumcision has a few risks
Though circumcision can be a healthy, hygienic choice any medical procedure has its risks. Complications include infection, excessive bleeding and either removing too much or too little foreskin, etc.
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Though circumcision can be a healthy, hygienic choice any medical procedure has its risks. Complications include infection, excessive bleeding and either removing too much or too little foreskin, etc.
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4. Circumcision can help protect against STIs.
One of circumcision’s biggest benefits? It decreases a man’s risk of acquiring HIV and other STIs, like HPV.
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One of circumcision’s biggest benefits? It decreases a man’s risk of acquiring HIV and other STIs, like HPV.
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Although penile cancer is rare, men who’ve been circumcised have a lower incidence of this cancer—perhaps due to having less HPV. Another plus? Urinary tract infections are much less common in circumcised men.
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5. Women prefer a circumcised penis
In a 2019 study, researchers found that across countries and cultures, the number of women who preferred a circumcised penis significantly outweighed the number of women who preferred the untouched version.
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In a 2019 study, researchers found that across countries and cultures, the number of women who preferred a circumcised penis significantly outweighed the number of women who preferred the untouched version.
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Although circumcision does not alter sexual function, the study revealed that women generally favour circumcised penises because of the belief that they're better during intercourse, are more hygienic & reduce their risk of contracting an infection.
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6. There’s no difference in sexual function between circumcised & uncircumcised penises.
Luckily, men on both sides of the knife experience an equal amount of pleasure. The difference in sexual function is non-existent.
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Luckily, men on both sides of the knife experience an equal amount of pleasure. The difference in sexual function is non-existent.
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So if there’s no difference, why do some people oppose circumcision? A lot of people find the procedure painful and unnecessary. Others don't, in order to stay consistent with their culture. For some, it’s just a matter of preference.
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7. Circumcision was once thought to be a cure to paralysis.
In the late 19th century, doctors believed that circumcision was a viable cure to a myriad of ailments, including paralysis. However, there's no proof that circumcision can cure paralysis.
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In the late 19th century, doctors believed that circumcision was a viable cure to a myriad of ailments, including paralysis. However, there's no proof that circumcision can cure paralysis.
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8. Foreskin facials are a real beauty treatment
Believe it or not, foreskin facials are a beauty treatment that some celebs enjoy. The facial involves a serum that is derived from the cells taken from circumcised foreskins of South Korean babies. Eww!
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Believe it or not, foreskin facials are a beauty treatment that some celebs enjoy. The facial involves a serum that is derived from the cells taken from circumcised foreskins of South Korean babies. Eww!
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The foreskin facial treatment is supposed to boost radiance in your face and has been used by other Hollywood A-listers like Sandra Bullock and Cate Blanchett.
No surprise there.
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No surprise there.
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9. Circumcision is a personal or familial choice.
Most pediatric association guidelines state that the health benefits of circumcision in newborns outweigh the risks, but they neither recommend nor advise against circumcision.
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Most pediatric association guidelines state that the health benefits of circumcision in newborns outweigh the risks, but they neither recommend nor advise against circumcision.
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Overall, circumcision is a decision that is made by the individual or family based on the medical circumstances, their cultural environment, local customs & religious beliefs.
Still, we recommend consulting your doctor to make sure it’s okay for your baby.
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Still, we recommend consulting your doctor to make sure it’s okay for your baby.
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