Argh I hate the hypocrisy

[claddaghmom]

I totally forgot what would be waiting for me in my "Human Sexuality" course.


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They have a nice, long chapter on female sexuality, including a segment about how horrible and evil it is for those "other" bad countries to circumcise women.

Then the next chapter includes three pages of pro-male circ info! All about how the uncircumcised male is at risk for infections and poor sexual response. They even had a blurb about how infants aren't in pain when they are circumcised.

Of course, the topic was chosen for our weekly discussions, so I couldn't even say anything about it. I had to choose the "correct" answer several times as it came up on the test.

Oh!!!!

[Picturesque]

That's a real bummer. My Human Sexuality course was very different. It was where I first learned about the value and function of the foreskin and about restoration. Maybe you could present your professor with some documented information about circ? Or do a project on the subject? I'd feel like the class was the perfect opportunity to set some facts straight.

[claddaghmom]

I'm steamed enough to want to, but it's an online class with a lot of structure. The only project is a paper and it has to be from two chosen topics.

Plus, I am definitely a "cruiser" type student. I hardly read the books. So it isn't until now, after the end of week 2, that I found out the week's chapters had circumcision in the readings. Or I would have found a way last week to rant about it in my discussions. ARGH

It was just sooo hypocritical. For example, in the female chapter, they shoot down female circumcision in a question and answer structure. One question is, "Isn't it cleaner and healthier to be circumcised?" NO! For females.

Turn 10 pages to the male chapter and suddenly there's a whole page dedicated to scaring any uncircumsized men out there. B/c, according to the text, if you have a foreskin, you're going to contract some terrible disease, get huge amounts of smegma (resulting in a terrible amputation of you know what, men!) and you might even give your partner something!!!

[perspective]

Yeah, I took a human sexuality course too, and mine was great. We spent a whole class talking about the myths behind circumcision. The chapter on it in my textbook may as well have been written by an intactivist, and it even went into religious circ too!

The book was "Guide to Getting It On" it may have a funny title, but its actually written by some of the top researchers in the field of studying sex, and is backed by a lot of resources.

I bet my teacher was a intactivist. And I think thanks to her class he has been opening a lot of minds.

[A_Random_Phrase]

Wow, OP, I think your textbook was a little out of focus or something. This is my second marriage and neither spouse was circed. Believe me, they seemed more "oversexed" than "undersexed." They loved it and could do it. As far as I know being uncirced didn't cause any health problems in them, either.

[fruitful womb]

Would you please tell me what the author of your book is and what date the book was published?

That really bites. Your teacher is teaching false information. This needs to be addressed to the university administration officials.

[claddaghmom]

Our Sexuality, Crooks and Baur, 9th ed

[robertandenith]

Originally Posted by Picturesque

Maybe you could present your professor with some documented information about circ? Or do a project on the subject? I'd feel like the class was the perfect opportunity to set some facts straight.

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[Bea]

Originally Posted by claddaghmom

Our Sexuality, Crooks and Baur, 9th ed

Interesting.

Karla Baur


Ms Baur appears to be a therapist who deals with among other issues...

Sex therapy. The most common sexual problem for which people, whether straight, gay, or lesbian, seek help from me is lack of and low sexual desire. Many individuals want therapy to help them recover from the negative effects of past sexual abuse or assault. I also work with many couples whose differences in sexual interest cause conflict. I assist individuals and couples who have difficulties in arousal (vaginal lubrication and erection) and orgasm (absence of, premature ejaculation, or delayed). Couples also seek therapy for sexual boredom and lack of sex in their relationships.

One would think she'd be aware of the problems surrounding vaginal lubrication related to circumcision and orgasm/ ejaculation issues for circumcised men.

Seems to me this isn't a therapist I'd want help from. She's clearly misinformed.

[claddaghmom]

Originally Posted by Bea

Interesting.

Karla Baur


Ms Baur appears to be a therapist who deals with among other issues...



One would think she'd be aware of the problems surrounding vaginal lubrication related to circumcision and orgasm/ ejaculation issues for circumcised men.

Seems to me this isn't a therapist I'd want help from. She's clearly misinformed.

Wow that is too bad!

[Nandi]

Maybe you can talk to any friends you've made in the class, about the hypocrisy you've discovered? Also if there's an online discussion, like Blackboard, you can bring it up.

[A_Random_Phrase]

Originally Posted by Nandi

Maybe you can talk to any friends you've made in the class, about the hypocrisy you've discovered? Also if there's an online discussion, like Blackboard, you can bring it up.

That is an excellent idea!!