Circumcision

[alva]

Diss: I can live without the friction, after all, the more we are desensitised, the longer one lasts.

Great theory when you're 15
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I don't think there's any justification for it.

This basically sums it up..

[Whaleboy]

Great theory when you're 15

Well its logical really, with some of the nerve endings removed, I will always last that bit longer that I would have had they still been there. Assuming I hadn't learned to control them on top of what I have, but hey lets keep things simple.

[MrFun]

Originally posted by Dissident
Not that I really go around looking at men's penises.

You sure about this?

[alva]

It's not only the nerve endings removed btw, but since it's top is no longer covered and thus less protected, it will hmm will become rougher * --> less sensitive---> longer fun (for the girl )

* I can't find the exact word, what's the thing you get on your hands when doing alot of manual labour? well, abit like that

[Pekka]

Health benefits. Sure if you don't ever wash your penis while showering. If no other reasons (like religious) are there, leave the peepee alone.

[Dr Strangelove]

There has been some evidence that circumcision may be partially protective against contracting the HIV virus. Definitive studies are currently in progress.

[Pekka]

Partially, maybe... risky words. I'd just go with the good old condom. And as for other ways to catch HIV, it doesn't help anyway.

[alva]

There has been some evidence that circumcision may be partially protective against contracting the HIV virus. Definitive studies are currently in progress.

How exactly would this work, I really fail to see the connection here????
( unless you're talking some divine intervention )

[monolith94]

"It's not only the nerve endings removed btw, but since it's top is no longer covered and thus less protected, it will hmm will become rougher * --> less sensitive---> longer fun (for the girl"

Ah yes but less sensitivity = less fun for the guy!

[Whaleboy]

The inside of the foreskin has very absorbant tissue or something, apparently its very suceptible to viruses etc, or something like that.

[Imran Siddiqui]

Ah yes but less sensitivity = less fun for the guy!

But you last longer, resulting in more fun in the long run .

[FrustratedPoet]

Originally posted by alva

How exactly would this work, I really fail to see the connection here????
( unless you're talking some divine intervention )

He's a doctor so I assume he has some idea what he's talking about. I'm not sure "Because God will protect you" is a part of his reasoning.

Anyway, I am uncut and perfectly happy to be so. I see no reason or evidence for anyone to be circumcised, although I'm not fanatical about it. If conclusive evidence is produced in the next few years that it is beneficial I will change my opinion.

FWIW, I have never met nor heard about a single person in this country who has ever had any health problems whatsoever related to the presence of his foreskin. My unscientific empirical and anecdotal study reveals no ill effects.

[lord of the mark]

Originally posted by elijah
Is it better done as a baby, or is it ok at any age?

The recovery period is longer at older ages, and it is generally believed its more painful at older ages, (though who has asked a baby how painful it is?) This is the principle response to those who say dont do to babies, let men decide after theyre 18. Basically youve taken away the chance to have it done when its easiest.

[FrustratedPoet]

Originally posted by Imran Siddiqui

Ah yes but less sensitivity = less fun for the guy!

But you last longer, resulting in more fun in the long run .

Exactly. More pleasure for the ladies is the key. If you get a reputation (whether public or private) with the fairer gender for being good in the sack then, on average, you will get more sex. Anything that helps that is a good thing I suppose.

[Arrian]

They did it to me as a baby. I think that, at the time, my parents would have had to specifically tell the hospital NOT to do it, otherwise they just did it.

I've never really thought about it, to be honest with you.

-Arrian