This is an interesting read. I had never given much thought to how circumcision affects women as well as men!
Learn about the hidden negative psychological and sexual effects of circumcision and how these effects harm women in relationships with men. This article is based on research reports in the medical and psychological literature.
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Facts Based on Professional Literature
Circumcision is extremely painful and traumatic. Some infants go into shock. It also results in behavioral and nervous system changes. No anesthetic effectively prevents the pain. See [Login to see the link]
Circumcision is associated with over 100 different potential complications and risks. For example, they include heavy bleeding, infection, surgical injury, and in rare cases, death. See [Login to see the link].
The foreskin on the average adult male is about 12 sq.in. and is highly sensitive. It protects the head of the penis, improves sexual pleasure, and eases intercourse. See [Login to see the link].
No national medical organization in the world recommends circumcision. Also, fourteen international organizations have policies that oppose it. See [Login to see the link].
Circumcision is associated with erectile dysfunction in the medical literature. For example, a preliminary study found that circumcised men were 4.5 times more likely to use an erectile dysfunction drug. See [Login to see the link] and [Login to see the link]. Look for a study title: “Circumcision is Associated with Adult Difficulty in Identifying and Expressing Feelings.”
