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Circumstising.

What does "getting your son cercumcised" mean? I'm in the uk, and I've never heard of it.  What is it? Do u have to have it done? I'm confused!

Sorry if this sounds stupid, I'm a FTM.
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3744707 tn?1402187570
Yes it is imagine how painful that is I dont think they enjoy sex but thats for there own beliefs.
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4922269 tn?1367813296
Removal of the foreskin around the head. I got my son circumcised because that's what I'm use to and that's what I know. Its optional and the Jews did start doing it from what I understand.
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^ that's just mean lol
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3744707 tn?1402187570
Yuppp bree is right jews circumsize forgot to mention that. But at estela it is the removal of the clitoris and possibly labia minora of the vagina. Thats pretty crazy huh.
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4963258 tn?1395602072
Here's the history behind it : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_male_circumcision


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I'm not religious, but spiritual. But I do know that the Jews circumcised in the Bible, from watching the movie year one lol. So they've been doing it fit a long time and it didn't start here
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^^^ how would u circumcise a girl???
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3744707 tn?1402187570
It is kinda like a american thing.I'm sure some people dont know this but in africa there is some mothers that circumsize there daughters simply to prevent them from enjoying sex with their husband. They are there for the pleasure of their husband to garantuee there virginity at the altar
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3744707 tn?1402187570
Yeah its not necessary if you haven't heard of it its because its not a serious problem. There s probably sum cases were it can happen but you just got to clean it right that simple. for some people its a religion thing so its passed on. personally not trying to be rude at all just my opinion its.a way for doctors to make extra money thats why they try not to really cover it with insurance. Or even if it does there gettin paid still.
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I don't know anyone who has had this done and they seem fine to me! My midwife or obgyn hasn't spoken to me about this (im24+5). So it's an optional thing then yeah?
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4963258 tn?1395602072
A lot of parents get it done it avoid the risks of infection. Regardless of teaching your son how to clean it properly, all kids go through the dirty phase and are at risk for infection.

In my family its weird to not be circumcised and if I was having a boy, he would be getting it done... You may want to ask your Doctor about it? Maybe you guys call it something different?
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They cut the "extra skin" that covers the tip (mushroom-like) head.

I personally do not believe its a must.
It's there for a reason.

Supposably it helps them not get infections without it but ehh.
Not a must do thing.
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3744707 tn?1402187570
No its not necessary. They say its better because if they dont clean the skin under the head right they can get an infection or sumthing but I personaly dont believe that. I I'm sure if you teach them right on how to clean there thing they be okay . My hubby isnt circumsize and has not ever had a problem with it
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Ok dirty but, do you have to like pull it down when it comes to Blow jobs. Or is the head just there?
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I don't think so lol. I've never heard of it being some before! But then again, it's very different here we don't pay insurance etc. so I'm guessin it's an American thing! Why do they do it thou? Is it nessacary?
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Lol. In the UK do guys not get circumcised? Its when the Dr cuts the extra shin off the penis
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