Urologist explains the FACTS about newborn and infant circumcision | FOR PARENTS

[@cmilla2013]

Currently pregnant with my first child and just found out it’s a boy. I am so so grateful for this information! The more research I do, the more absurd it seems to get my baby boy circumcised without it being medically necessary

[@Zilla-r3h]

I was in the same situation with my second. I just thought a thing to do, as everyone did it. I REALLY dug into the research and watched actual videos. What I saw and learned, I was absolutely HORRIFIED. 9 years later, seeing those videos and those babies during the procedure STILL makes my stomach turn. I did have a girl, but never would I do this to a baby.

[@blackpoolbarmpot]

It's "INTACTIVIST" propaganda, can't you see that ? All the major health authorities, organisations & people in the know, claim there are many benefits to circumcision. Even the British NHS says there is evidence that there are benefits to circumcision.... But if you would rather believe someone who is probably being paid by the "intactivist" lobby, to say otherwise - then so be it.

[@yetanothertop]

And even be careful about the "medically required" possibility. As he grows up, he'll encounter doctors who have no idea how to care for an uncircumcised penis because they rarely ever see one. Normal processes that a foreskin goes through as a man grows up will cause even the most well-meaning doctor to tell you that circumcision is "required" when it is not. Some examples: It's normal for foreskins to balloon when a toddler goes pee. The membrane that holds the foreskin to the glans will slowly detach as a man grows up. But, many doctors in the US will tell mothers that the foreskin is ballooning because the opening in the foreskin is too small. It's not and ballooning is normal. The age three myth. A study done several decades ago showed that a foreskin normally is retractable by age three. This isn't true. Later studies showed that foreskins can be 100pct healthy and not retract until 16 to 17 years old - although the average age is about 8 years old for a foreskin to become retractable. The "it got tight again" myth. It's normal for the foreskin to become retractable between ages 8 to 10 and then to tighten up again for some years after that before it once again is freely retractable. American doctors will advise teenage circumcision if this happens. It's not required. Smegma myth. In toddlers and pre-teens, smegma will sometimes ball up under the foreskin and make lumps. This is a normal process to detach the foreskin because the smegma pushes up and breaks the membrane attaching the foreskin to the glans. Doctors will tell mommies that the balls of smegma are tumors and they are not. Smegma is fluffed off skin cells and it occurs in labias, behind the ears, under the toenails, between toes, and under the arms. Leave it alone and don't retract until it does so easily. Damage from forced retracting. This is one of the things parents need to be so aware of. The rule is "if intact, don't retract." Although it seems simple to never retract, nurses and doctors will force a foreskin to retract during a well-baby exam. Forcing the foreskin to break the membrane can cause bleeding, scar tissue, phimosis, and infection. If this happens, it can lead to a legitimate reason to circumcise a man's penis. It's ironic that after the circumcision many doctors won't admit that it was their own actions (retracting) that caused the problem and not the foreskin. Itches myth. Another way the foreskin naturally detaches from the glans is because boys will play with their penises. This slow gentle movement detaches the membrane. If a mom mentions that her DS is playing with his penis "a lot," an American doctor might suggest circumcision because it could be a sign of (insert some reason here). It's not - it's normal. Cleaner myth. It's not. HTH

[@Aeson-np8tr]

@@blackpoolbarmpot That's complete Bullsh!t... Since 1996, the American Academy of Pediatrics' FULL reports, inclusive of its 2012 full report, reaffirmed in 2018, has been suggesting/recommending that MALE INFANTS AND CHILDREN BE LEFT INTACT so that THEY (the male person possessing the subject penis) can make the decision when/after THEY reach adulthood (age 18) and THEY can sign the surgery consent form themselves. The alleged "benefits" have been refuted time and time again. The "risks" are that a son/s could die from the procedure, the circ could be botched, he could suffer skin-bridges, a horrible or misaligned circumcision scar, twisting/curving in any direction, early onset of E.D., etc.; these common damages have been "normalized" over the years. His Body = HIS Decision after he turns 18.

[@kindrs2rud]

Circumcision causes buried penis!! Doctors don't tell parents this!!

[@MAR72132]

You would have to do 300k circumcisions to prevent 1 penile cancer. The same rate of "cancer prevention" of cutting off any other healthy body part and then suggesting that cancer was prevented because the body part was removed. Its also important to know that most penile cancer is in men over 60

[@monohydrate2]

I see partial vulvectomies of adult women in the operating room every week. Yet we don't offer removing a baby girl's labia at birth to prevent vulvar problems later in life. Parents need to protect boys and girls from genital cutting.

[@MAR72132]

@@monohydrate2 Thank you for your advocacy

[@cks7548]

I'm against female circumcision, but I'm not against male circumcision. Male circumcision and female circumcision are not similar at all. Female circumcision is a lot worse than male circumcision and doesn't have any benefits like how male circumcision does. Male circumcision doesn't really remove much, while female circumcision removes a lot. Males still have rights over their bodies, while females are having their bodily rights taken away. Male circumcision does have benefits. Male circumcision reduces the risk of urinary tract infections, penile cancer, sexual transmission diseases, and other infections and diseases. And it completely removes the risk of phimosis (tight foreskin problems). It's easier for males to be circumcised as infants than it is later on in their life.

[@MAR72132]

@@cks7548 The most common male genital cutting is more damaging than the most common female cutting. Male and female cutting have 4 levels of varying severity. 200 Million females are cut globally. 600 Million men are cut globally The only difference is you don’t have empathy for boys. Cutting the healthy genitals of any person is wrong and does not meet the criteria for preventative medicine and does not follow basic medical ethics or human rights

[@maljamin]

Right .. who's doing preventive mastectomies?

[@smiller1263]

What a lot of people don’t know is that the hospitals sell the baby’s foreskin to cosmetic companies to use in skin care. I work at a medspa and one of the products we sell has human foreskin in it as an ingredient. When I had my baby boy I told them repeatedly I did not want my baby to be circumcised. They asked me 15 different times if I wanted it done and then waited until my husband left the room and I was doped up on pain medication and they had the nerve to try and convince me when I was alone. It didn’t work and I told them to get the fuck out of my room but still it’s one of the reasons why people in the US push so hard for circumcising. It’s a business to them at your child’s expense. Disgusting.

[@trenteaton2180]

Oprah Winfrey sells a skin product that uses foreskin

[@gymrat3203]

Kudos for standing your ground. Healthcare is no longer about doing what is right but rather doing what is profitable. The US is the only nation that healthcare pushes and pressure new parents so hard and yes it is despicable and disgusting. The foreskin is just as important for the female during intercourse. Removing the foreskin changes the mechanics which makes women more sore and less chances of having a vaginal orgasms...which feels awesome for her but makes her and her partner intimately closer. Without the foreskin the glans now pulls out the natural lubricate where a foreskin prevents that from happening. The benefits are soooo minimal it is mind boggling not to mention there are countless complications which are conveniently not tracked by hospitals or healthcare. What is even more appalling is the approximately 100 U.S. infants deaths annually from circumcision complications which is a completely elective surgery with no medical indications. And of course the trauma and pain putting a day old baby through. It is beyond me how a doctor can perform such an unnecessary surgery with no medical indication and then sleep at night. I guess you got to make those BMW lease payments somehow. That alone should be enough to never trust a doctor again.

[@excusemeum....8053]

I’m sorry what- I don’t think that’s how it works. I’ve done so much research on skincare products and no ingredients would include foreskin, that’s like illegal-

[@gymrat3203]

@@excusemeum....8053 You've obviously have not done your research. It has been all over TV .Have you heard of Google? I have seen Sandra Bullock on Ellen talking about her facials with foreskin tissue. This is not a secret Please pull your hand out of the sand! Hospitals in the USA get around the "illegal" part by calling it medical waste. It is where the majority of money is made for infant circumcision.

[@tawdryhepburn4686]

It’s fairly rare for foreskin to be used in cosmetics. It _is_ sold for that purpose, but primarily used in other forms.

[@funincluded]

There is a very clear moral answer to this question- parents can’t elect to amputate any part of their children without a specific medical need

[@uzahoe1637]

Imagine if they gave babies lizard tongue instead. All you have to say is religion and it's not abuse right

[@Tebralicious]

Yeah, even with vaccinations, it's too invasive. We can't really force these onto children either! With the danger of autism this is crazy to me.. The child should be able to decide for itself!!!!

[@each1teach1]

The very clear moral answer is to worship God

[@nextlevelintactivism8195]

@@each1teach1 You are a slander to your own religion you fake. BOTH Allah and Jesus would disown you. You are a failure to both. You lie on Allah.

[@macky7482]

@@each1teach1 Mutilating god's creation over delusions is an insult to god.

[@elyse443]

How about consent? Let him decide when he’s older.

[@Void_Dweller7]

He said that near the end. 5:00

[@elyse443]

@@Void_Dweller7 he also said that there is no right or wrong answer. There is a right answer. Consent.

[@Void_Dweller7]

@@elyse443 I agree.

[@macky7482]

That should be the first point to make. To even consider mutilating a baby for no reason is just evil.

[@mikelldaley9078]

amen amen

[@Orlanzepol123]

The decision shouldn’t be difficult at all. Let the decision be the child’s.

[@uzahoe1637]

Snip snip

[@raghavkumar5760]

@@uzahoe1637 lmaooo this got me dying😭😭

[@Tebralicious]

Yeah, same with vaccines! Why should people be able decide over their childrens health on their own 😤

[@JohnSmith-ds7oi]

@@Tebralicious We give vaccines to girls. Why do you think it's okay to circumcise a girl?

[@mikelldaley9078]

amen

[@karmichaelblue]

How is this a “difficult” decision? It isn’t DIFFICULT for me to decide NOT to mutilate my son!

[@labbeaj]

Thank you!!!

[@Randive]

Thank you, I was mutilated and it sucks. It always feels like something is missing and I wish I could be the best version of myself but I can’t. I have erectile disfunction.

[@labbeaj]

@@Randive I kinda do too... i just realized it.... I have to "prepare" it myself, first then I can have sex...

[@ernstbaumgartner7486]

i fully agree with you

[@ramb0760]

@@Randive wtf ?

[@Hugh7777]

Only one person in 56 who saw this video liked it. It's not as biased towards cutting as most but it still makes the same basic mistake. Infant male genital cutting is UNNECESSARY and PERMANENT. That immediately means it is not for parents to decide, but the genitals owner, when he fully understands how his foreskin works and its value to him. Then he'll hardly ever decide to have it cut off for the rest of his life.

[@headrat1]

I agree. He does state that there is seldom a medical need yet he is hypocritical by saying there are some issues that might make it beneficial. Hiv statistics being one and religious excuses being another. This needs to be treated just like the rape it is by providing equal protection to infant males with the same protection given to females. Identifying circumcision as an adverse childhood experience would also confront the medical industry to admit how circumcision trauma effects early development.

[@ppuripp]

There is a right answer and that is to leave as nature.

[@Schmanne23]

The boy can always have it done when he's 18, if he chooses.

[@each1teach1]

Then stop talking all those tablets and start having whole foods

[@each1teach1]

"leave as nature" smh, all talk no action

[@nextlevelintactivism8195]

@@each1teach1 how about you prove your support of cutting children by cutting me as an adult? Tough guys can strap down infants. Lets see you strap down an MMA trained grown ass man.

[@user-cl7rv5cw8g]

Ok, pull back!!!

[@reednelson6030]

May decrease sexual pleasure? The foreskin contains 2 of 3 erogenous zones on the penis (frenulum & ridged band). Men can orgasm from stimulation of the frenulum alone. One medical study showed that circumcision made masturbation worse for 63% of men and sex worse for 20% of men. This is hardly a "there's no right answer" question. It unquestionably should be the penis owner's decision.

[@slm8025]

Glad I am intact, so is my son, and wish this mutilation of newborn Males in the USA would stop. It's causing a lot of emotional issues for those that would never have wanted to have over 75% of their sexual nerves removes without their permission. Yah 75% and doctors for over 125 years+ have known they were taking sexual pleasure away from males. Just SICK!

[@cwbwilson1399]

I was circumcised immediately after birth, without anesthetic, in 1975. Mom was misled by the Doc that I needed it and would feel not much pain...... Bullshit!!!

[@roamanxo5882]

Regarding HIV transmissions: proportionally there are 4x more HIV cases in USA (mostly circumcised) than in Germany (uncut).

[@megansampson5445]

About to have my third baby boy and I always return to looking this topic up. So far haven't changed my mind and decided to not get the procedure done for them but if they want it done when they are older I'll gladly pay for it then. Adult circumcision in canada apparently is a 10 min procedure and roughly twice the cost so like 1000 to 2000 dollars. I feel the most comfortable with my sons making their own decisions as an adult. It is their body. I know a lot of families leave it up to the fathers to decide. My husband was circumcised and he also did not have a preference and liked the idea of the boys deciding when they are older ... because once it's gone it's gone.

[@tavisatsma5638]

Circumcision is genital mutilation that serves no legit purpose.

[@tikusblue]

Great idea and logical thinking. Money comes and goes but making this decision for your baby is permanent.

[@black9897]

Thank you. Circumcision is a horrible thing to do on a baby that cannot consent.

[@lifelongbachelor3651]

@S.M rare and it isn't even a medical defect. educate yourself.

[@blackpoolbarmpot]

@@lifelongbachelor3651 : Balanitis, Phimosis, Paraphimosis, UTI's, & Penile Cancer, are medical conditions that just won't occur if the person is Circumcised. There are also several other complaints that are reduced by Circumcision. It is claimed by the Medical Authorities that the advantages outweigh the the disadvantages by 100 - 1.

[@ScienceNotFaith]

I don't understand why this is even a topic for "discussion." It's barbaric and should be outlawed except for medical needs. Parents do NOT OWN their children. They do not have a right to cut off part of their body - even if their religion says so. The fact that people downplay this procedure and dismiss it as nothing special says more about their immorality than the procedure itself. I am so angry that my parents did this just to "look like all the other boys." I have a partner who describes the intensity of sexual pleasure with his intact foreskin that I am forever disallowed to experience. All for what? NOTHING. Nobody is going to see me except those that I choose. This needs to be outlawed. The fact that medical and religious leaders still say it's acceptable if XYZ chooses to do so for their son is nothing but assault and abuse on the child. We need to stop normalizing this ancient barbaric behavior. And don't start with the health and cleanliness issues argument. There are literally BILLIONS of uncircumcised men in the world who never have any issue with it. Normal hygiene is enough - no different than washing your hands or wiping your butt. The same people who say male circumcision is acceptable are the same ones who go ballistic when talking about female genital mutilation. Their hypocrisy is on full display.

[@sw_9_9_9]

Personally, I'd pay a year's salary rather than be circumcised or have my son circumcised. Why would I want the most sensitive and pleasurable parts cut off? That little bit of skin makes a big difference (it's not just there to cover the glans). Why don't we just let everyone decide for themselves whether or not they want irreversible genital surgery? It's their body after all. It's not like it can't wait. It's pretty much only the USA (at around 60% and dropping) and Israel where more than half of baby boys are circumcised. Other countries circumcise, but not till anywhere from the age of seven to adolescence. Only about 12% of the world's circumcised men were circumcised as babies. Around two thirds of the world's men (88% of the world's non-Muslim men) never get circumcised. Drops in male circumcision since 1950: USA: from 90% to around 60%. Canada: from 48% to 17%. UK: from 35% to about 5% (about 1-2% among non-Muslims). Australia: 90% to below 10% ("routine" circumcision is now *banned* in public hospitals). New Zealand: 95% to below 3% (mostly Samoans and Tongans). South America and Europe: never above 5%. This is what some national medical organizations say: Canadian Paediatric Society www.cps.ca/en/media/canadian-paediatricians-revisit-newborn-male-circumcision-recommendations "OTTAWA- In an updated statement released today, the Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS) continues to recommend against the routine circumcision of newborn males." Royal Australasian College of Physicians www.racp.edu.au/docs/default-source/advocacy-library/circumcision-of-infant-males.pdf "After reviewing the currently available evidence, the RACP believes that the frequency of diseases modifiable by circumcision, the level of protection offered by circumcision and the complication rates of circumcision do not warrant routine infant circumcision in Australia and New Zealand." (almost all the men responsible for this statement will be circumcised themselves, as the male circumcision rate in Australia in 1950 was about 90%. "Routine" circumcision is now *banned* in public hospitals in Australia.) British Medical Association bma.org.uk/-/media/Files/PDFs/Practical%20advice%20at%20work/Ethics/Circumcision.pdf "to circumcise for therapeutic reasons where medical research has shown other techniques to be at least as effective and less invasive would be unethical and inappropriate." "The medical benefits previously claimed, however, have not been convincingly proven, and it is now widely accepted, including by the BMA, that this surgical procedure has medical and psychological risks." Danish Medical Association www.thelocal.dk/20161205/danish-doctors-come-out-against-circumcision "The Danish Medical Association (Lægeforeningen) has recommended that no boys under the age of 18 be circumcised in Denmark. The association released its recommendation on Friday, saying that circumcision should be “an informed, personal choice” that young men should make for themselves." The Royal Dutch Medical Association knmg.artsennet.nl/Diensten/knmgpublicaties/KNMGpublicatie/Nontherapeutic-circumcision-of-male-minors-2010.htm "The official viewpoint of KNMG and other related medical/scientific organisations is that non-therapeutic circumcision of male minors is a violation of children's rights to autonomy and physical integrity." Swedish Paediatric Society "Circumcision of young boys for religious and non-medical reasons ought to be banned in Sweden, urged the Swedish Paediatric Society (Svenska barnläkarföreningen, BLF)." www.thelocal.se/20120219/39200 Mexican Secretariat of the Interior " Evitar como práctica rutinaria la circuncisión, toda vez que no existe evidencia científica que compruebe un beneficio directo a la persona recién nacida." Sec 5.7.13 "Avoid circumcision as a routine practice, since there is no scientific evidence to prove a direct benefit to the newborn person." www.dof.gob.mx/DOFmobile/nota_detalle.php?codigo=5432289 German Pediatric Association www.intactamerica.org/german_pediatrics_statement (very long, but very much against circumcision, and includes the following) "Therefore it is not understandable that circumcision of boys should be allowed but that of girls prohibited worldwide. Male circumcision is basically comparable with FGM types Ia and Ib that the Schafi Islamic school of law supports"

[@labbeaj]

I want mine back.

[@ramb0760]

@@labbeaj anteater mafia hahah

[@redpenink12]

Nice job on the post man

[@sw_9_9_9]

@@Dannni7inLA I've followed you, but don't seem to be able to direct message you. I'm @sworthin2 . I'm surprised you can't copy from Twitter btw. There are a number of extensions which may help (eg "Allow Right-Click", "Enable Right-Click", or "Don't Fuck With Paste").

[@mikelldaley9078]

it is there for a purpose. who r parents to decide. it is unfair

[@lulustephenson7687]

“The right choice for you and your son.” This isn’t about you. It isn’t about the parent at all. Infant circumcision is a barbaric practice and takes away your son’s right to bodily autonomy. Say NO to circumcision!

[@labbeaj]

Indeed!

[@labbeaj]

@@cassandramitch8793 🤣

[@cassandramitch8793]

I agree with you. Well said, professor liquid.

[@RedDawnReadiness]

Are you circumcised?

[@cassandramitch8793]

@@RedDawnReadiness hell no, I'm a woman

[@solusemsu7957]

The fact that genital mutilation in boys is acceptable shouldn't even be debatable. There would be no debate if this were genital mutilation of infant females. There is a right and wrong answer.

[@nextlevelintactivism8195]

This doctor is an absolute quack and a pos who harms little children's genitals for ridiculous pseudoscience that shouldn't fool a 5th grade biology graduate.

[@xaraxchnidx]

the choice isn't up to the parents. parents make medical choices about necessities, and circumcision is absolutely not a necessity. it is genital mutilation. children cannot consent.

[@c.l.rugenstein1560]

Sez you.

[@nextlevelintactivism8195]

❤❤❤❤

[@DiederikHuys]

Very nice and balanced video. However, what you left out is the psychological impact, which may be far greater than previously known. There are several studies done about the psychological and psychosocial fall-out, as well as ethical considerations. More importantly, many men do not complain or talk about their feelings, an effect that is typical for PTSD and is also observed in victims of sexual abuse. Also, a development since about 2010 is that more and more men actually do complain about their circumcision. So there I do NOT agree with your statement that it's a difficult decision: I believe there is only one clear answer : circumcision should NOT happen without the express will and consent of the person in question. (Medical reasons account for about 0.5% of newborn boys). The reason why active pedophilia is illegal is NOT because of the medical concerns (because there rarely is any), it's because of the trauma. Well, not only does circumcision harm the child psychologically, but also it inflicts pain and takes away a part of the body forever. My conclusion is clear: circumcision is on the same level as sexual abuse.

[@tomgmaples]

A very rarely here Physicians make the argument that it's ethically problematic to perform a non consensual surgery.

[@GenericGoogleAccount]

@Ankadu Satish Indeed, there's even an organization dedicated to them named Doctors Opposing Circumcision, which has members in 50 States, 12 Canadian Provinces and Territories, and in nations on six continents.

[@Joe_Laughs]

@Ankadu Satish Nope. Physicians do not want to set themselves aside as outcast. Relatively few physicians speak against male circumcision. It is mostly interns, residents, & in a growing number of hospitals, nurses are trained & allowed to do circumcisions on infant boys. They all want in on the action, & they cause lots of damage, most notably meatal stenosis. Many pediatric urologists entire practice & billings depend on correcting cases of meatal stenosis & other circumcision caused damage & pathologies. The medical industry will never admit to or publish such information because it is not good for business & future revenue.

[@spyrolover24]

The correct answer to this is to not circumcise (mutilate) your son. Allow him to have the choice. Ignorance is why this practice is still being done to infants. Sincerely a man who's not thankful it was done to me.

[@Void_Dweller7]

Exactly. This isn’t your Body. It’s his.

[@labbeaj]

I told all my friends not to do it... They weren't completely ignorant. They did it because it was done to them and their parents and they would be afraid he wouldn't look "normal".. Think about that intact fellas! Circumcising parents think intact genitals are not normal!

[@mikelldaley9078]

amen

[@wjeuu27r2]

​@@labbeaj They think natural is weird. American culture is fucked up sometimes.

[@labbeaj]

@@wjeuu27r2 It really is, all the time!

[@kikwizzy]

FACT: Boys are born perfect.

[@mikelldaley9078]

amen. it has a purpose

[@neotheden]

I resent being circumcised as a baby. It should've been my choice, and I never would've chosen to permanently chop off functional tissue from my genitals.

[@mikelldaley9078]

amen

[@blackpoolbarmpot]

I am also Circumcised and I am pleased about it. What you don't have, you don't miss. Just be happy with what you have.... I am ! It was done for the best motives, I'm sure.

[@neotheden]

@@blackpoolbarmpot You're only pleased with it because you had no choice in the matter and need to convince yourself that it's what you would've wanted, but statistics don't lie: essentially no intact man ever chooses to be circumcised. They all greatly value their foreskin, ridged band, and frenulum and would never willingly part with them. That alone says everything. Cut men who claim to be satisfied are in denial.

[@There.Their.Theyre]

@@blackpoolbarmpot I think this comment should get some kind of award for the most ignorant of all. "What you don't have, you don't miss." Perfect. So why don't we just get rid of your earlobes at birth too? And those pinky toes? Lop those off while we're at it. He won't need them. Like you said, "just be happy with what you have", right? You should be very embarrassed by your ignorance.

[@bronsonleach3573]

@@blackpoolbarmpot Circumcision is reversible bud you can't get all the nerves back but you at least won't have a head dryer then dessert and regain so of the sensitivity.

[@corwynoneil]

There is an absolutely wrong answer Doctor Eric. Preforming an unnecessary amputation of a normal body part, on an infant child because some wealthy and influential puritans a hundred years ago though it would curb masturbation is wrong.

[@mikelldaley9078]

true

[@jackalneo]

I love how the perpetrators fail to give historical context. They always assume the validity of the conclusion in the premise. A practice cultivated by cults to irreparably indoctrinate children into an evidence-less world view. Picked up by an evidence-based profession and propagated for 90 years with all the evidence of a sky-daddy.

[@hi-fidelityfishing7960]

@@mikelldaley9078it was the J’s buddy

[@jasondrew6899]

It's a pity you can't call it 'infant genital mutilation'. More tissue and functions are cut away in male circumcision than in the vast majority of the world's female genital mutilations.

[@labbeaj]

You can. Infant circumcision IS genital mutilation.

[@cassandramitch8793]

Circumcision of boys and girls are equally terrible

[@christinen4425]

@@cassandramitch8793 don’t compare the two, one has possibly less sensation while the other has basically no sensation. Female genital mutilation is much worse than circumcision

[@cassandramitch8793]

@@christinen4425 both are equally terrible, and both have sensations

[@lyricsmind]

@@cassandramitch8793 it's really different. Male circumcision is bad- but the female one is a complete different story. It's like removing the foreskin the balls and the whole head!

[@thatfox1019]

Why put a baby in pain for the surgery and after. They can also die for no real reason

[@MicroSoftner]

Only 100 a year!

[@macky7482]

@@MicroSoftner "We kill only 100 babies for no reason at all"

[@lauraleefaerie]

Thank you so much for providing unbiased information on this. It was really helpful & I feel better about making a decision on this for my son who is due in a couple of months.

[@nextlevelintactivism8195]

The only biased information is pro harming children. This is a violent s3xual assault on a CHILD! There is NO legitimate excuse to do this to children. Good on you for listening to your instincts.

[@manoloribera9362]

Baby boy due in April. We’ll let him decide when he’s older for himself.

[@rickcanty]

Finally a video about circumcision by a urologist that isn't just peddling the trite, outdated pro-circumcision misinformation of the past. Thank you.

[@TheBrightFuture30Channel]

There is an answer that many will agree and disagree, but a baby with a foreskin should remain intact and leave the baby to make that decision for himself.

[@ThePsvan]

In other countries it's often not even a decision for newborns because the medical people don't push it. Good on you for mentioning the "number to treat" of about 900 for penile cancer, the possibility of "too much" skin being removed, the natural lubricant, and the desire to not deny the choice from the child and future man. So often these points are omitted and it's refreshing to hear them. You could also mention that if "too much" skin is removed this can result in lifelong problems with no acceptable repair possible. Also the importance of no forced retraction of the foreskin is key. The decision isn't difficult. Don't try to fix what isn't broken.

[@nextlevelintactivism8195]

If 1/100,000 men get pen!le cancer how does one imagine that equate to 1 in 900? Lets go back to elementary math and figure this quackery out.

[@cks7548]

Baby boys who are not circumcised face a 10-fold higher risk for urinary tract infection (UTI) in their first year than boys who are circumcised and a 23% increased risk of UTI through their lifetimes. Baby boys who are not circumcised face a 10-fold higher risk for urinary tract infection (UTI) in their first year than boys who are circumcised and a 23% increased risk of UTI through their lifetimes. The findings are from a meta-analysis of 22 studies that examined the single risk factor of lack of circumcision for occurrence of UTI. Researchers determined the prevalence and relative risk of UTI for boys aged younger than 1 year, 1 to 16 years, and older than 16 years and from this data calculated lifetime prevalence. They found the likelihood of UTI between birth and 1 year to be 9.91 times higher in uncircumcised boys compared with those who were circumcised; 6.56 higher for uncircumcised boys aged 1 to 16 years; and 3.41 higher for uncircumcised boys aged 16 and older compared with circumcised men. Urinary tract infections include infections of the kidneys, bladder, ureter, and urethra and are more common in the first year of life. Adverse effects can include kidney scarring, fever, pain, and septicemia. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has stated that circumcision can reduce the risks for UTI, HIV and other sexually transmitted infections, and penile cancer, and that the health benefits outweigh the risk of complications from the procedure. However, AAP leaves the decision whether to circumcise up to the parents of the child. Morris BJ, Wiswell TE. Circumcision and lifetime risk of urinary tract infection: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Urol. 2012. Epub ahead of print.

[@ThePsvan]

@@cks7548 And yet boys who aren't circumcized still have less chance of getting a UTI than a girl does. So why put your son through irreversible surgery, unless you think the foreskin has no value. And that is the issue. That's why the EU still has a near zero infant circumcision rate. Doctors there can easily access the AAP data, but they respect their sons' right to keep all his body parts unless there's an actual medical need for circumcision, which there never is in infancy. Also I noticed you left out the absolute risk of UTIs and just gave the relative percentage. As far as STDs, a guy can decide to get circumcised on his own informed consent when he's old enough to be sexually active, if he thinks it's worth the trade-offs. Unless of course he was circumcised when he was too young to say no.

[@nextlevelintactivism8195]

@@cks7548 yeah Brian Morris the circ fetish speedo file and his massive delusions. This man has direct links on his website to circ fetish speedo file smut articles. He is a psychotic extremist purveying dumb myths that don't even make sense. NONE of that is remotely true all fear mongering nonsense to keep his fetish alive. You are one of THEM aren't you? You get off on this dobt YOU? Tell the people your real motive Pal.

[@nextlevelintactivism8195]

@@cks7548 UTIs are rare in boys easily treatable and circ increases them NOT decreases them. The 4skin is a protective barrier designed by nature to reduce debrees entering the urethra. The so called studies were ancient debunked by better designed more modern and actually legit scientists without a speedo file kinky luust for screaming children. They were done on premature babies because that's the only commonly intact babies at the time. Premature babies are already more likely to get UTIs. Additionally the babies were forced retracted breaking the balano preputial lamina LEADING to UTIs. Stop spreading dummb myths that hurt children psycho.

[@brettbaker4189]

thanks, a very well balanced point of view and telling the truth without any agenda. I am anti circ and get mad when i hear all the false benefits promoted. Additionally, it should be the persons choice when they are adult and old enough to make an informed decision for themselves and give consent. Just because "dad is" , is not a valid reason to mutilate a young infant.

[@Falkner09]

I’d do anything to be whole again. No one had any right to force this on me just because I couldn’t say no.

[@RedDawnReadiness]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Sirautumnchristine]

Omg...

[@tikusblue]

Sorry you're struggling. Maybe you can find a support group related to this, I have seen some online

[@taylormhilliard]

@@RedDawnReadiness why on earth is this funny to you?

[@mikelldaley9078]

so true

[@MxHavmir]

As someone who was circumcised when I was 4 days old, I wouldn't recommened circumcising your son. I dealt with mental health issues when I got older due to being cut, along with some ofter issues related to the circumcision as well. It should be the child's decsion if they get cut or not.

[@PapaShark7000]

I was circumcised as a baby as well and I'm glad my parents did.

[@huntercoleman460]

@@PapaShark7000 I’m glad they circumcised me as well. I also think it looks better cut you agree?

[@PapaShark7000]

@@huntercoleman460 I agree. But now I'm having a son and I'm contemplating whether or not he will feel the same way as me lol

[@huntercoleman460]

@@PapaShark7000 unless it’s done when he’s a baby, he’ll never know what it’s like to have foreskin. Can’t miss something you can’t remember. There’s also a lot of health benefits of a circumcision. Does your wife approve of circumcision?

[@PapaShark7000]

@@huntercoleman460 she does she made it my choice. Actually your help made me decide to circumcise because you're right lol can't miss something you can't remember

[@timmusician5060]

There is a simple right or wrong answer. Circumcision on an infant is wrong. Period. And it’s unnecessary for most people at any point in this single trip through life that we get.

[@labbeaj]

I wish i was intact.

[@mikelldaley9078]

amen amen

[@There.Their.Theyre]

@@labbeaj I wish I was too.

[@labbeaj]

@@There.Their.Theyre Cheers to that! Lol

[@bronsonleach3573]

@@labbeaj You can regrow it to gain back some sensation but it will not be the same.

[@timmusician5060]

You should give the information to the person who is being circumcised and allow them to make the decision for themselves.

[@mikelldaley9078]

amen

[@chairde]

I’m against circumcision because I had no say in the matter. I’m not Jewish so it was done on the recommendation of a doctor. I had absolutely no say in this useless procedure.

[@fayrefitness]

Imagine watching this video and still choosing to circumcise your child. Some parents are so disconnected from their protective instincts and just follow the crowd.

[@cks7548]

Circumcision does not negatively affect sexual function, sensitivity, or pleasure. In fact, some studies have found that circumcision can have benefits for sexual function, sensation, and satisfaction.

[@cks7548]

Circumcision reduces the risk of urinary tract infections, penile cancer, sexual transmission diseases, and other infections and diseases. And it completely removes the risk of phimosis (tight foreskin problems). My mother knew a man who wasn't circumcised, and he got penile cancer and died as a result. My sister-in-law works as a nurse, and she often has to deal with old men who aren't circumcised, and they have urinating problems as a result. A lot of times, the old men can't urinate as a result. My older sister also works at a hospital, and she told me a mother take her son in who had a severe urinary tract infection because he wasn't circumcised.

[@pucktoad]

​@cks7548 those ancient studies are debunked.

[@cks7548]

@@pucktoad How have they been debunked? Uncircumcised boys are at a higher risk of UTIs.

[@pucktoad]

@@cks7548 you listed more than just UTIs. The STI stats are bunk, as are the studies on sexual functions. Basically, what you are saying is not true.

[@tunasalad3919]

Thanks for an Unbiased video with valid arguments. I find most of the Doctors in USA these days sounds like an upselling sales man without any valid points. I assume they are just trained to remove it instead of taking care of it.

[@michaelwatts5481]

It’s unnecessary pain and suffering is one reason to not do it. Another is that it’s a human rights violation. Another is that it can cause painful erections and painful urination. Another is that the child goes into a coma of traumatic shock during circumcision. Another is that it’s unethical to perform a cosmetic surgery on someone unable to consent. Another is that there’s always the risk of children dying from excessive blood loss, infection or cardiac arrest during the “surgery”, another reason is that the child possibly will sustain hearing damage from their own screaming. Another reason is that difficulty with breastfeeding, difficulty with mother- infant bonding, lack of confidence, lack of empathy, lack of motivation, alexithymia and anorgasmia are all common ptsd symptoms caused by forced genital cutting

[@DragonsREpic]

My name is Brandon. Born in Sept 1991, in Missouri, US. Before my realization. I thought "what is there to cut off? The head?...but I still have mine. Maybe I'm not circumcised after all!" was my thought process. It took till I was 21 to even GRASP and realize what really happened, and why I look so different than in porn (I'm a scalie so it's dragon porn. It's hard to understand but I'm glad it happened because I grew up very sexual repressed/frustration in a very religious upbringing). One day it clicked. The absolute rage hit me like a train, to say the least. Found out I was only 8 fucking days old (which of course that's exactly what the bible says, "...on the 8th day"). I'm nearly 30 and I LOTHE being cut. On a more positive note. I have been restoring on and off. So it's more than physical, it's mental, emotional, anger, hopelessness if not rage. I found restoring in 2014 and been doing it off and on but the problem is I didn't get more bands (low tension) which is likely the cause of poor gain. There certainly is improvement just now where near I have seen and lately, I have been getting very discouraged. NOBODY should ever have to go through this. I couldn't be more against it. I'm nearing IC-4 from IC-1/IC-2 (foreskin coverage range index). I have even become aware when I don't cover my head the friction is starting to become painful (dekeratinization) and I need to get more bands and keep it covered and under tension (it SHOULDN'T hurt). Advice? Do what makes YOU happy and don't think your feeling don't because I care. I have gone through it and I wouldn't wish it upon anyone. it's YOUR body. Fuck circ and thoes who support. I sersiouly wish they would burn in hell tbh. I have nothing but rage and videos of it are extreamly disturbing. To think thats what they did is barbaricly inhumane

[@trenteaton2180]

Well said. I feel you brother.

[@Tyws14]

Very few things require you to wish someone burns in hell. I do not have a direct opinion on circ but to each their own.

[@carolcalhoun9969]

very good information-STOP INFANTILE CIRCUMCISION-inhumane violation of a person's rights

[@bagonza8280]

Every parent 2 his or her kid

[@nifahaldiwani1914]

Not true

[@carolcalhoun9969]

@@nifahaldiwani1914 circumcision is a violation of human rights-it does not prevent any disease-whats not true about that?read a book-doctors lie to fill their pockets at the poor baby's expense-no lubrication-no protection-no sliding action-75% less sexual pleasure-all true

[@nickj6961]

In my opinion, routine infant circumcision (and any forms of religious circumcision) should be banned internationally. His body, his choice. Other than that, good video!

[@Dr.spielgood]

I suspect that you’re saying that because you don’t want to appear biased in any way, but there is absolutely a wrong decision here. It should have been my choice.

[@freespirit331]

The right choice is that there shouldn't be a choice allowed by anyone but yourself. It's a facts that neonatal circumcision is a non therapeutic surgery. That is a violation of a child's rights

[@mynamethreetimes]

I personally think that circumcisions are barbaric… unless it’s for a medical reason. I couldn’t do that to my baby.

[@redpenink12]

End Circumcision!!!

[@mikelldaley9078]

amen

[@dustinadair7893]

I’m still mad that they took my foreskin 33 years ago after I was born.

[@Kebutor]

The part in the video in where he is talking about your penis receiving a "bend" after a circumcision, he is talking about peyronie's disease. So doctors literally cause diseases.

[@bronsonleach3573]

Actually is called Chordee and I have it so I would know and it sucks.

[@nextlevelintactivism8195]

NO ONE HAD A GD RIGHT TO TORTURE MUTILATE AND SEXUALLY CRIPPLE ME FOR LIFE! NOT YOU! NOT MY MOTHER! NOT MY FATHER! NOT MY PRIEST! NOT MY MOHEL! NOT MY QUACK! DO YOU UNDERSTAND????? HUH???? 😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡 NO BODY HAD A RIGHT TO ABUSE ME WHEN I COULDN'T FIGHT BACK!!!!

[@kaceydunn7874]

We have to protect men's rights too!

[@chancec2259]

Thanks for the info. Having my first child the summer and its gunna be a boy! Definitely will not be mutilating my lil man

[@rossogden9920]

Foreskin used in cosmetic procedures? That explains why I've always had the urge to call my older sister a dickhead.

[@natalieread789]

All you have to do is watch one video of a circumcision and that should be enough for anyone to decide not to do that to their baby!! It’s literal torture and there’s no denying the babies are in pain even if the doctor says it’s “just a sting”. It’s horrific and I don’t know how anyone could put their brand new baby through that 💔

[@nathuff3]

If the doctor is doing it properly, they shouldn't feel anything more than the sting from the local anesthetic. I've assisted with the procedure and the babies only felt the pain of that initial stick and slept through the rest.

[@MNAHN-T.GOF-NN]

All you have to do is ask yourself what kind of person would point a knife at a baby. *Your* baby.

[@jackalneo]

@@nathuff3 Why do you participate in human rights violations?

[@Aeson-np8tr]

@@nathuff3 LMFAO - 🐑... Since 1996, the American Academy of Pediatrics' FULL reports, inclusive of its 2012 full report, reaffirmed in 2018, has been suggesting/recommending that MALE INFANTS AND CHILDREN BE LEFT INTACT so that THEY (the male person possessing the subject penis) can make the decision when/after THEY reach adulthood (age 18) and THEY can sign the surgery consent form themselves. The alleged "benefits" have been refuted time and time again. The "risks" are that a son/s could die from the procedure, the circ could be botched, he could suffer skin-bridges, a horrible or misaligned circumcision scar, twisting/curving in any direction, early onset of E.D., etc.; these common damages have been "normalized" over the years. His Body = HIS Decision after he turns 18.

[@goodgollymissmolly1970]

And when that local anesthetic wears off, what then? What pain management is available for a newborn baby boy as he heals from circumcision surgery? FOH with that “the baby slept right through it.” Straight nonsense and shortsightedness.

[@Agapy8888]

Don’t do it. The pain sends the infants soul to hell. .

[@rayonensb7945]

What is the point of circumcision really ?

[@flipflop7911]

Damage

[@Tarz2155]

Divine Order. From your Creator.

[@rayonensb7945]

@@Tarz2155 😂😂 if the creator wants me circumcised tell him to tell me personally

[@Tarz2155]

@@rayonensb7945 he has

[@nigel7719]

@@Tarz2155 Really? I must have missed that "divine order".

[@The1ByTheSea]

The right choice for your son is not to do it.

[@mikelldaley9078]

amen

[@ym4179]

God made a innocent child perfect why would you do something to change what he created?! Say no to what “doctors” want to do for money! Poor babies!!!

[@mikelldaley9078]

very good

[@c.l.rugenstein1560]

ym41..- it was God's idea. Talk to Him about it.

[@willd3rbeast]

Unless there is a medical reason, circumcision is not needed and should be avoided. Be honest it's a religiously motivated action. Say no to circumcision.

[@jackalneo]

Honestly, many times the "valid" medical reasons for foreskin dissection can be resolved with non-invasive methods. Physicians love propagating the mutilation.

[@djb5320]

Thanks for the facts. However, it's just genital mutilation that our culture accepts. Have you made a video about the facts of FGM? If not, how come?

[@c.l.rugenstein1560]

AMEN! THANK YOU!!👍👍👍👍👍

[@ddowell3190]

love love love this !!! so unnecessary and not needed and it should always be the babies decision as an adult

[@georgehill2032]

It is refreshing to see some honesty about circumcision from a medical doctor, after decades of dishonest, false claims about imaginary benefits. I would like to add that the incidence of child circumcision in the United States was reported to have continued its decline to 52.1 percent in 2016. It is likely to have continued to decline since then.

[@intaction]

Thank you for speaking the truth Dr Eric!

[@funincluded]

Your baby is born more perfect that you

[@jeremiahkirby9351]

Could a significant bend or PD be caused by infant Circumcision?

[@DoctorEric]

Circumcision cannot cause Peyronie's disease, but could cause a curvature or twist if there is a deficiency of skin on one side or the skin grew back together misaligned.

[@tomgmaples]

Torsion penis I have the study with the numbers how many there are. If I can find it I'll post it I think it showed up to 25% have some percentage of torsion

[@bunta9537]

You probably broke your peins

[@danielbryce6072]

Yes, and it’s not just from too much skin removed. The site where the needle is inserted and anesthesia injected can also be seriously damaged.

[@bronsonleach3573]

@@DoctorEric I went to a urologist for it and he said it was Chordee which is caused for circumcision. He wanted to operate but I refused I did not want more damage done.

[@Baconmanperson]

The only problem here is that he is still accepting the premise that it is ok for parents to impose this on their son even after he presents all these facts INCLUDING the ethical issue with deciding it for someone else

[@zakmarcom8863]

It’s absolutely ridiculous that the mere justification of hygiene was all it took to normalize such a widespread mutilation.

[@labbeaj]

The realization that I'm NOT INTACT any more makes me truly feel like I'm missing something important. I can feel it. I want it back.

[@ramb0760]

I’m sorry but wtf man… Y’all are some strange people.

[@labbeaj]

@@ramb0760 Why? Can't you feel it too?

[@labbeaj]

@@ramb0760 I'm sorry but since you can't feel it, as well, WTF! YOU are the strange one.....

[@mikelldaley9078]

amen

[@There.Their.Theyre]

@@ramb0760 Empathy is the ability to see a problem through someone else's eyes. You need to work on that.

[@brittanybenoit3508]

Very informative thank you.

[@adetayoolawunmi3337]

My baby's pee goes to the left rather than straight. In happened after circumcision and it has been a thing of great concern to me. Please, talk to me about it.

[@Aeson-np8tr]

The meatus was probably damaged during the procedure.

[@dabunnyrabbit2620]

its very simple. is it your body?... exactly. do you think it should be ok for someone to have your ears cut off, because they think it would be healthier for you? bottom line is, its not yours and you have no right to violate someone's personal integrity no matter how clean, healthy or religious you think it is.

[@NATmusic27]

Thank you for this video

[@stephenguppy7882]

The decision should only ever be made by the boy when he is old enough. Frankly, it is barbaric.

[@lizi.2503]

And when would the boy ever say “yes” unless that foreskin was unhealthy.

[@mikelldaley9078]

unkindest cut of all

[@Dave-if5qj]

Its just Sach a cultural Thing in the US That most parents Choose to do it Without relly thinking about It

[@BoltRunner]

It’s not your body you are not the one living it except the owner

[@mikelldaley9078]

very good

[@karacole2304]

I feel the same way about baby circumcision as abortion. Leave it up the the individual infant (and yes, a baby should never be killed).

[@Gauge213666]

I'm circumcised and I love it. It was not done for any religious reasons.

[@sandyjameswilliams40]

Can't miss what you never realized you lost my friend. If you think your penis is amazing in it's circumcised condition, I reckon you love it even more in its full glory. There are so many dimensions of enjoyment connected to the male penis, not only to the man but also to his partner. As the wife of an uncircumcised man, I can attest to the beautiful nuances that the uncircumcised penis might provide to the female body during intimacy, in a way that compliments the many dimensions of a woman's body. I weep as a grandmother whose little grandson is about to be circumcised, pandering to a tradition and culture of bygone days. And for what? Smh. I wish wholeness for my grandson, for the full enjoyment of this beautiful part of his body. I advocate for the choice to be his to make. Tampering with something that's fully functioning and designed in order to satisfy societal, religious and cultural fickleness, makes me very upset. A parents right should be to protect their child, to ensure that this person has all the necessities to survive infancy and beyond. Circumcision is not a necessity... its a human construct which does not view the rights of a child as a sacred thing.

[@ufukenis]

im circumcised and its the worst thing that ever happened to me. i wish it was left to me to make this decision in my only life

[@dacsab6333]

Could no circumcision influence sexual orientation ? Many pro alternative life style are aggressively advocating against circumcision. Thoughts?

[@pvtdipwad2944]

No. You're born with your sexual orientation. The reason why "alt life" people are advocating against it is because your child can not consent to this being done and there's no real reason to get it done. If the kid wants it done later in life then go ahead. The fact that you'd try to correlate the two is deeply disturbing.

[@innovativemind1749]

@@pvtdipwad2944 it was a question no need to load yout answer with innuendos......if a child is born with a conflicting sexual orientation, it is a defect cause my abnormal level of hormones that reprograms the brain"...there is no real reason for circumcision"? How do you know that for certain? In some cultures(over 5kyears or more), it is mandatory to circumcised before the 8th day after birth and some habe integrated into religious practices as the norm This modern civilization is only 500-600 years.....there is alot that our medical experts & scientists still dont know about the human body i.e tonstil, pineal gland, coccyx, appendis, palmaris longus etc zhe greeks were known not to circumcised and they were known for being bisexual or homosexual while the ancient Egyptians and Hebrews(not jewish) practiced circumcision but alternative life or sexual orientation was very very little or non-existented.

[@pvtdipwad2944]

@@innovativemind1749 Okay. For religious purposes I see that. But you also have to see the bigger picture based off of what you said: The Greeks were very open sexually, and if you're open sexually it shows their kids that it's okay to be open sexually. Egyptians were not open sexually, therefore it's felt as abnormal, and would be supressed and hidden. In the United States, you can see this rift actively. People who are in an environment where any sexuality other than straight is frowned upon will supress it. People who are in an environment where sexuality is embraced are going to embrace theirs too. Show me the study that states people who are not straight have a hormonal defect in the brain. Also, we know why we need the appendix, just throwing that out there. Also if you say this about males, what about females? I'd also like to see if there is any data supporting your evidence for the rates of circumcision among gay and bisexual men. Because I can't find anything. Because people can be "alt life" without circumcision.

[@mikelldaley9078]

it is a no no. i believe other countries do not do it...at least not like they do here

[@JackDaniels-hz8tc]

the Almighty Creator did not made a mistake in the design.

[@MicroSoftner]

That's a pretty good design i must say!

[@godzilla001]

I wonder how come those so religious to this creator then do these horrible things to their children? Like the Jews?

[@ShowMeYoBoob]

there is no creator and it isnt a design

[@karacole2304]

So true! His design is perfect.

[@dr.rachelleskoskydc1974]

Circumcision ALWAYS affects sexual arousal and function. It ALWAYS affects men and women. It ALWAYS creates changes in the brain too, reflective of trauma.

[@cliffordwarren1723]

I'm circumcised and don't have any hard feelings against my parents for doing so. It was a medical decision they made with the best of intentions. I'd just appreciate a video without a clear bias so I can make an informed decision for my son

[@linkfromzelda1002]

This video is unbiased.

[@TheHeartOfFlamesRecords]

You don't have the right to cut your child's genitals regardless of their sex.

[@melindamallett2620]

Just imagine if your penis was 2 inches more longer LMFAO

[@BahawalTV]

In my country barbers do the circumcision on infants ...

[@jjpetersen5296]

How awful. Genital cutting without consent or medical necessity is an atrocity. It's bad enough when qualified surgeons carry out dangerous, painful, unnecessary and damaging surgery on infants in a sterile environment, even worse when it's carried out by an unregulated tradesperson in a shop.

[@mikelldaley9078]

ouch !

[@jayburke9346]

If concerning about penile cancer it is well minus cutting off the whole entire penis and testicles to prevent any cancers. So about penile cancers that being said they are then meaning they are cutting off what is part of the penis.

[@lifelongbachelor3651]

no medical body in the advanced world recommends it. that pretty much sums it up.

[@FrankMcGinness]

Circumcised or Penis Penises have foreskin. Circumcised do not have foreskin, so are not Penises. Modifying the organ necessitates modifying the name. Penis and Circumcised are not the same and clearly need this distinction.

[@darylscott4465]

Am is supposed to take seriously somebody who wears a red plaid tie -- with a tie bar no less -- with a grey striped shirt? The man is a fashion fiasco.

[@macabre2899]

🤣🤣🤣

[@kylezakk]

1:20 And for the rest of my life

[@mysticallybeing]

It’s only a difficult decision because the society instills so much fear in our brains… smh.

[@billz4795]

CHOICE - you answered it in less than two seconds - can't listen any further . If you're against it GREAT but I've Heard so much dis information for it that it's discussing

[@iwannadance3070]

Great video!

[@turbo_fren]

I’m completely on the fence. All the men in my nuclear and extended family were circumcised probably going back centuries. There seems to be some benefit to it, and some risk. I believe the father should choose for his son, but I just don’t know what’s the right answer. I suppose from a logical standpoint if I can’t be absolutely certain why I should have my little buddy circumcised then I should not have it done until such a date as I have a good reason to proceed.

[@jackalneo]

Why doesn't your child choose for themselves? Why do you believe this decision is valid at all?

[@Aeson-np8tr]

Since 1996, the American Academy of Pediatrics' FULL reports, inclusive of its 2012 full report, reaffirmed in 2018, has been suggesting/recommending that MALE INFANTS AND CHILDREN BE LEFT INTACT so that THEY (the male person possessing the subject penis) can make the decision when/after THEY reach adulthood (age 18) and THEY can sign the surgery consent form themselves. The alleged "benefits" have been refuted. The "risks" are that your son/s could die from the procedure, the circ could be botched, he could suffer skin-bridges, a horrible or misaligned circumcision scar, twisting/curving in any direction, early onset of E.D., etc.; these common damages have been "normalized" over the years, and most fathers have been indoctrinated to "Get used to it!" and "Get over it!". His Body = HIS Decision after he turns 18.

[@ezikagirl]

here's the right answer, leave children's genitals alone. that's it, is that hard sir?

[@ankra12]

Whats the point with circumsition unless its medical.

[@leroypeters2833]

Great Video. Thnx!

[@savingpeace8452]

Great video thank you

[@johnashford9857]

Personal experience speaking , agree to disagree but I was just circumcised 8 weeks ago as a 33 year old man and let me tell you I wish I was circumcised when I was an infant so I didn’t have to remember or deal with all this pain of the healing process , not to mention 4 years of pain suffering from phimosis ( can’t pull skin back anymore ) sex Life was a challenge to say the least .. cleaning it was a NIGHTMARE and hurt a lot . I asked my mother why she didn’t do it earlier and the doctor said it was not necessary! Well I wish she did anyways but not her fault , personally even with all the pain of healing I’m glad it’s done and over with . sex life is great again , wife loves it , now more struggles of trying to clean it ! That being said if you don’t suffer from phimosis than you’ll live a great happy uncircumcised life , but if you develop it and have to deal with it like I did it’s not a fun time .

[@TheHeartOfFlamesRecords]

No, that's not how the baby version of you felt. Do you have no empathy for baby you? As if conscious memory is the only thing that matters? "Sorry Cosby, you're free to go now, we just had a revelation!" - no. That said, I am glad you enjoyed your circumcision, that's cool. No person's feelings matter except for the one being cut, so don't force your experience on babies, and likewise I will never force my preferences on you (only defend you if it were non-consensual + without true necessity).

[@frontiervirtcharter]

There are less invasive treatments for phimosis than removing the whole foreskin. Sorry to hear that your doctor didn't tell you about the other options. A dorsal slit would have left the skin but allowed it to open

[@johnashford9857]

@@TheHeartOfFlamesRecords I don’t care what the “ baby version felt like” because I don’t remember being a baby . I remember the pain iv dealt with the last 5 years of my life and nothing else would fix it because I tried everything , last thing to do was the surgery and I was scared to do it but I’m happy I’m not in pain anymore , I’m just giving my experiences on the situation , you entitled to your opinions but honestly I don’t care lol have a great day

[@goodgollymissmolly1970]

Phimosis is caused by glycation of proteins in the skin. A diet that consists largely of refined carbohydrates and sugars is what leads to glycated proteins and fats. Reduce or eliminate these types of foods and the glycation does not continue to worsen. (Glycation happens everywhere in one’s body. Some are more prone to experiencing such in their skin.)

[@dawwww]

In your case, it is a necessary procedure unlike majority of the infants.

[@AlienForce_1]

Want your son to be a 2 minute man, or do you want him to last for hours? I haven't met the woman yet who likes it to happen too quickly.

[@dawwww]

So are you saying evolution failed since natural selection gave you foreskin?

[@lizi.2503]

@@dawwwwthe foreskin does serve a wonderful purpose with penetration, it actually glides along the lips and makes for an easy insertion when without the foreskin you’re forcing something in the vagina without any buffer. Does that make sense? So no buffer equals more friction and need for lubrication.

[@adammfharris]

Had this done when I was one day old. Wouldn’t recommend it. I couldn’t walk for a year.

[@blackpoolbarmpot]

This video has a distinctive "Anti-Circumcision" slant.... Not very impartial !

[@smmarie1236]

Um maybe because there’s simply more cons than pros to circumcising. Sorry you came here hoping to feel justified in your chose to mutilate newborns.

[@blackpoolbarmpot]

@@smmarie1236 : Actually there are plenty of "pros" and if the Circumcision is done properly, there are NO "cons". Apart from those invented by the 'intactivist crackpots' 🥳🤮

[@stephenmarychurch8293]

This video was helpful. I was circumcised and have had no problems whatsoever. I came from a catholic family but I don't go to church. I have a baby on the way, not sure the sex yet but I will have the procedure done if it is a boy. Call my barbaric I don't care. I just think its cleaner, easier to maintain and I have had no problems ejaculating due to nerves cut off.. Hope this helps someone

[@kimmariebimmarie]

It’s very painful to infants and is unnecessary. We don’t cut girls labias off so their bodies are easier to clean, we just clean them with water. Whole baby boys are non retractable as the foreskin is fused on with the same kind of membrane that attaches a fingernail to the nail bed. Boys genitals only need to be wiped down like a finger as an infant and small child, until the skin becomes movable closer to puberty, at which time the membrane thins and wears away so it’s easily rinsed underneath in the shower. Circumcised baby boys have a raw open wound in their diapers from where the foreskin was torn off the head of their penis before being crushed to seal off the blood vessels then sliced away. The bloody raw head of the penis needs ointment applied at every diaper change so it doesn’t scab up stuck to the diaper. Circumcision is an elective, cosmetic penis surgery that parents force on their newborns, usually because it was done to them or their partner. Only 1/3 of the entire world’s men were ever circumcised and the majority are for religious reasons. America is the only country that offers circumcision as a routine elective procedure, elsewhere it’s just known to be unnecessary. Foreigners are often shocked that we just cut parts off our boys’ penises here for the sake of tradition and old wives tales that it’s cleaner. Foreigners are usually aware that circumcision exists but assume that it’s a religious practice. Your baby will be in good company if you just leave him alone the way his mothers body made him. Cutting him will cause him pain and discomfort in his first few hours, days, and weeks of life. It’s not necessary for cleanliness, especially in infancy. Doesn’t your baby deserve gentleness and kindness as a welcome to the world instead of being taken away from his mother’s arms, strapped down naked to a plastic board, then having the most delicate part of his body carved up while he’s awake to feel it? When you were a brand new little baby, didn’t you deserve for someone to think of your comfort and keep you feeling safe, comfortable, and free from unnecessary pain? You can give that gentle, warm, painless and safe beginning to your baby. If he wants optional penis surgery later he can choose it for himself. Give him the choice you should have had. Let him experience his body the way nature made it. You should have never had your body cut or modified in a very private way by another person for no reason. People shouldn’t have the right to cut up other peoples private parts.

[@headrat1]

Your foreskin has many functions and if you had more nerves you would have more sensation. Also all those nerves would still be transmitting signals back and forth between your brain and your genitals. Instead you were branded with the Egyptian mark of a slave and have scars on your genitals for life. The hormonal receptors that were once on your foreskin were also cut off and it's possible it was sold as medical waste to a cosmetics company to manufacture a facecream or injected for a penis facial. It's sadistic and psychopathic to do this to an infant since it's highly traumatic at such an early stage of development. It's a hidden trauma and if you were trauma informed you would not allow anyone to do this to your infant. Take it from a fellow catholic this treatment of infants is evil fractures the state of undifferentiated awareness in the infant, causes a dissociation trauma and impairs secure attachment bonding.

[@There.Their.Theyre]

Stephen, have you considered the possibility that, since you've been cut you're entire life, you don't know what you're missing? You say you've had no problems whatsoever, but what if the truth is that your sensitivity has been greatly decreased? You wouldn't know because you've never known anything else. So, maybe you didn't have infections, or scarring, or contractions, or skin bridges, or adhesions, but that doesn't mean you had "no problems whatsoever" if you've had a decrease in sensitivity. Maybe you don't care about your sensitivity, but I know that other men very much DO care.

[@bronsonleach3573]

Christians don't cut children and you should be ashamed of yourself you are not even a Christian no more in more ways then one. Also too have you ever heard of water it works well to clean dirty spots. I forgive my mother for having me cut like because she was naive.

[@wjeuu27r2]

You should be ashamed! It's not that hard to clean when showering and you have never felt being intact so you can keep your mouth shut when talking about sensitivity.

[@stevesparks9296]

Very glad I am circumcised,with no negative issues at all.correct.

[@linkfromzelda1002]

That’s great to hear. But the issue is that it’s done on infants without the ability to consent. Losing a lot of your sensation is a subjectively negative issue.

[@stevesparks9296]

@@linkfromzelda1002 sensation is a phenomenon we both love,thx.

[@linkfromzelda1002]

@@stevesparks9296 Right. So then you’re circumcised and do have negative issues.

[@stevesparks9296]

@@linkfromzelda1002 no negatives at all

[@linkfromzelda1002]

@@stevesparks9296 So sensation is not a phenomenon we both enjoy, then.