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Circumcision
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Circumcision refers to the removal of the foreskin, a sleeve of skin that covers the head of the penis.
An ancient tradition mentioned in the Bible, male circumcision is commonly practiced among Muslims and Jews for religious reasons. In the 19th century it became standard in the United States because it was thought to promote hygiene and discourage masturbation. It has since become so routine that your nurse may ask you if your newborn is "ready for his 'circ'," although many American parents choose not to circumcise.
The American Academy of Pediatricians estimates that every year 1.2 million newborn boys are circumcised in the United States. In their...
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Family.com Blog: Circumcision Angst
"It hurt our brains to think about having to make the decision whether to circumcise our child..."
January 25, 2008
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British Medical Journal - Con
Both pro and con columns are well-sourced
December 13, 2007
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When my friends' twin boys were born, Dad, a twin himself, said his sons would be raised as individuals first and twins second. Mom was scared of somehow mixing up the two, especially when they were very young. They decided one boy would... read moreIf I were given a choice, I would not be circumcised.
I always though circumcision of infants was odd. As far back as I can remember, I always thought it was odd that boys "needed" immediate surgery at birth. It was as if God or Nature had made some terrible mistake that needed correction.... read more
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July 20, 2008
circumcision is not an act of love
I don't personally think it is loving, to circumcise someone so you can tell them apart from their twin. There are gentler ways to tell them apart, than removing or damaging three out of three of their most erogenous parts.If a woman's most erotic areas were removed, there would be... read more
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