I'm circumcised, and my penis is plenty sensitive. I'm quite happy the way it is. If this guy isn't happy, he should make the change.
Uncut. As a teen, I wished I were but as I grew older, I was glad I wasn't. None of my boys are circumsised either.
What isn't there to get? A piece of your weiner was cut off without permission for (likely) specious reasons. I can't say I feel "wronged" or "cheated" in any way because I don't know the alternative, but I'm guessing my parents had what I would consider pretty stupid reasons for getting it done. And if that is indeed the case, I'd rather have been given a choice in the matter and the ability to test out the alternative. I don't lose any sleep over it, I'm perfectly fine with the result, and it really isn't a big deal to me, but gun to my head, I say give me a choice in the matter unless it is for a good reason. I've always wondered if this is primarily the case with American women, or does it apply to other countries too? It seems like in the U.S. there is a stronger focus on societal and aesthetic implications for supporting the procedure. My gut reaction tells me this probably isn't prevalent in other countries.
I would suggest a couple of websites showing that women not only don't have a problem with fore-skinned enabled guys, but enjoy them with gusto. Except, of course, I've never seen any and have no knowledge of the fact that they exist.
http://www.who.int/hiv/topics/malecircumcision/en/index.html There is compelling evidence that male circumcision reduces the risk of heterosexually acquired HIV infection in men by approximately 60%. Three randomized controlled trials have shown that male circumcision provided by well trained health professionals in properly equipped settings is safe. WHO/UNAIDS recommendations emphasize that male circumcision should be considered an efficacious intervention for HIV prevention in countries and regions with heterosexual epidemics, high HIV and low male circumcision prevalence. Male circumcision provides only partial protection, and therefore should be only one element of a comprehensive HIV prevention package which includes: the provision of HIV testing and counseling services; treatment for sexually transmitted infections; the promotion of safer sex practices; the provision of male and female condoms and promotion of their correct and consistent use. WHO is leading UN Agencies (UNAIDS, UNICEF and UNFPA) to set norms and standards, develop policy and programme guidance for safe male circumcision services and support countries to develop male circumcision policies and strategies within the context of a comprehensive HIV prevention strategy.
I don't think my parents did it for stupid reasons as they were acting on what was the best info at the time and in the end I don't think I've been cheated in any way. True I had no choice in the matter but I don't think my sex life has been better or worse than if I had been uncircumcised. That said if I had a son I wouldn't do it. Not because I feel I would be cheating him in some way just that circumsicion is medically and hygenically uneccessary and at this point of no more value than getting your nose pierced.
That is an interesting article but as the article notes it only provides partial protection isn't the end all of HIV protection. Something to consider though..
Personally, I prefer the way it looks, and I think it makes it easier for me to clean my sons' until they are old enough to do it themselves.
