I wanted something simple for my sil's to read. If they want more info they can always ask for it.
I'm trying to cover all the reasons they might think they should circ and counter them simply and easily so that they will read it.
I made some changes per Fee's help.
1.Circumcision is not the norm anymore. Especially in the Northwest, about 30% are circumcised today and that number is going down every year.
2.The foreskin keeps the penis cleaner. When the boy is an infant it keeps the penis clean by protecting it from urine and feces. Some people point out that uncircumcised boys have more urinary tract infections, that’s true but that difference is less than 1% in infants and there is no difference beyond a year old.
3.Circumcision hurts. Although some doctors use medications to help numb during the surgery it doesn’t take away all the pain. One of the most sensitive parts of the penis is the glans (head) and frenulem (a bundle of nerves on the underside of the glans) which the numbing creams and medications don’t numb.
At birth the foreskin is firmly attached to protect the glans, its like a fingernail attached to a nail bed. When a circumcision is performed the foreskin is pulled away from the glans, the nerves at at the base of the glans are cut (these nerves are equivalent to the female clitoris), and then the foreskin is cut off. As an adult the foreskin makes up about half of the penial skin.
4.A foreskin makes sex better for the man and woman. The foreskin provides natural movement which makes lubricants unnecessary. It also provides more clitoral stimulation for the woman. In countries that don’t circumcise (the US, Israel, and Muslim countries are the only places that circumcise) impotence is nearly unheard of. A circumcised and intact penis look nearly the same when aroused.
5.There are risks to circumcision, including but not limited to hemorrhaging, damage to the remaining penis (scarring and deformities), infections, adhesions, and urinary retention.
The risks are higher than any potential benefits so no medical association in the world recommends circumcision
6.Its not necessary for Christians. Circumcision is a covenant that only applies to Jews, in the New Testament its stated several times that its not necessary for Christians.
7.Boys don’t have identity issues because their dad’s penis looks different. Most are simply impressed by the size and pubic hair. And afterall their noses and ears will likely look different and they will see those body parts a lot more often.
8.Circumcision has short and long term affects. Circumcision pain has been shown to affect baby’s ability to breastfeed and sleep. Men who were circumcised as adults show less pain tolerance than those who were left intact.
9.No special care required. As an infant just wipe it off like a finger during diaper changes and baths. When he’s old enough to wash himself he can simply wash his entire penis with water and soap as needed.
And I'd like a #10 just to round things out.
I'm trying to cover all the reasons they might think they should circ and counter them simply and easily so that they will read it.
I made some changes per Fee's help.
1.Circumcision is not the norm anymore. Especially in the Northwest, about 30% are circumcised today and that number is going down every year.
2.The foreskin keeps the penis cleaner. When the boy is an infant it keeps the penis clean by protecting it from urine and feces. Some people point out that uncircumcised boys have more urinary tract infections, that’s true but that difference is less than 1% in infants and there is no difference beyond a year old.
3.Circumcision hurts. Although some doctors use medications to help numb during the surgery it doesn’t take away all the pain. One of the most sensitive parts of the penis is the glans (head) and frenulem (a bundle of nerves on the underside of the glans) which the numbing creams and medications don’t numb.
At birth the foreskin is firmly attached to protect the glans, its like a fingernail attached to a nail bed. When a circumcision is performed the foreskin is pulled away from the glans, the nerves at at the base of the glans are cut (these nerves are equivalent to the female clitoris), and then the foreskin is cut off. As an adult the foreskin makes up about half of the penial skin.
4.A foreskin makes sex better for the man and woman. The foreskin provides natural movement which makes lubricants unnecessary. It also provides more clitoral stimulation for the woman. In countries that don’t circumcise (the US, Israel, and Muslim countries are the only places that circumcise) impotence is nearly unheard of. A circumcised and intact penis look nearly the same when aroused.
5.There are risks to circumcision, including but not limited to hemorrhaging, damage to the remaining penis (scarring and deformities), infections, adhesions, and urinary retention.
The risks are higher than any potential benefits so no medical association in the world recommends circumcision
6.Its not necessary for Christians. Circumcision is a covenant that only applies to Jews, in the New Testament its stated several times that its not necessary for Christians.
7.Boys don’t have identity issues because their dad’s penis looks different. Most are simply impressed by the size and pubic hair. And afterall their noses and ears will likely look different and they will see those body parts a lot more often.
8.Circumcision has short and long term affects. Circumcision pain has been shown to affect baby’s ability to breastfeed and sleep. Men who were circumcised as adults show less pain tolerance than those who were left intact.
9.No special care required. As an infant just wipe it off like a finger during diaper changes and baths. When he’s old enough to wash himself he can simply wash his entire penis with water and soap as needed.
And I'd like a #10 just to round things out.
