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Originally Posted by MissLadyLoki
I don't really understand the whole thing about whether or not a guy should get circumcized. Can one of you elaborate for me?
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There are several reasons why people chose to circumcise:
1) Cultural: People in the US typically chose to do it simply because it's common and they don't want their children to stick out.
2) Religious: Like HejiraNYC pointed out, the Old Testamant of the Bible insists on circumcision. Judaism is famous for this as well.
3) Cleanliness: Circumcised penises are easier to keep clean. Uncircumcised ones are known to develop and collect a cheesy substance called smegma. It's just as precious as the name sounds.
4) Health: Here's where we run into debate. The World Health Organization believes it reduces the risk of HIV contraction from straight females to straight males. Circumcision also is believed to reduce other health risks like Urinary Tract Infections.
I'd say more than any other reason these days, kids are circumcised for Cultural reasons. The are people who feel very strongly about this subject for sure. There is a growing movement in the US which feels it's a barbaric, outdated practice. Personally I like being circumcised, and prefer my partners to be as well. But to each their own.
