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[techdragon]

As is typical in LJ land...a debate has errupted on altparent in regards to circumcision. People get heated up over this- most of the norm is considering it totally body mutilation and abuse to a young child. One person even is quoted to say "NO way! Just looking at a cut penis should tell you that it's wrong. ". That comment really made me think.... (though this is a topic I like to think about). I happen to find both styles pleasing. So I as you, dear readers to add your opinions (and what is a paid account for besides weird polls and lots of user pics). For those of you at work I have tried to keep the language fairly PC but will put the poll behind a cut (hahaha!)


[Poll #734541]

(the last question (#7) can also relate as to why you would get your own son done or not) :)


[EDIT: The problem with polls is that you can not edit them after the fact and it is a guarantee that there will be some kind of mistake or oops! involved. Just work around the awkwardness of the poll, please... I didn't think all tha linear when I wrote it out in the heat of frustration :) ]

Comments

[fairoriana.livejournal.com]

We really didn't have a strong opinion. Eventually we decided that he can choose to circumcize later, if he really wants to, but he can't choose to uncircumcize. Also, it's elective surgery. You shouldn't do surgery unless you have a good reason to. But we're not passionate on the subject.

[tjoshae.livejournal.com]

I have a very good friend who is uncut. He often wishes he was cut as a child. Because of this poll, I called and asked him why he has never had the procedure done. His reply was becasue of the pain involved and how as an adult you are more aware of the pain and do not heal as quickly.

[belleweather.livejournal.com]

I figured that if I went to all the trouble of growing a whole baby, I wanted to take a whole baby home rather than removing parts and leaving them somewhere. Also, his dad didn't want it done and since I don't actually have one I figured I didn't have a right to make decisions about it. And lastly, like Dan Savage, I figured my personal preference really didn't matter since this was one peice of male equipment I was damn sure I wouldn't be playing with. :)

[intimations.livejournal.com]

Uncut penii give me the heebie-jeebies. I've met many more women who aren't fans of the "au natural" look than who feel the opposite (actually, I've never met a woman who PREFERED uncut), and should I ever have a son, I'll get him circumcised. Not because it's just my preference, but because if my son ever ended up with a girl like every other I've met, I wouldn't want him to have to decide whether or not he liked her enough to have someone cut into his wang.

[amblypygid.livejournal.com]

I'm not sure about the number of men and women who prefer cut vs. uncut partners, but these preferences may change a good deal as the number of men who are circumcised changes. Many people who are adults today are used to circumcised penises (30 years ago the circumcision rate in the U.S. was 85-90%) but since fewer boys are being circumcised in the U.S. today (a little over half are circumcised), in twenty years people will probably be familiar with uncircumcised ones.

But.

[techdragon.livejournal.com]

According so far to the poll most people (males and females) like the cut penis and enjoy it and even prefer it so *why* aren't they still getting it done... why is it not the continuing aesthetic?

Re: But.

[amblypygid.livejournal.com]

Because I think a lot of people are starting to think of it as unnecessary surgery, and that overrides their aesthetic concerns. In addition, many people probably realize that their own aesthetic preferences come from familiarity and habit. I'm willing to bet that in countries where circumcision is rare, most people prefer uncircumcised penises.

Re: But.

[bitterdessa.livejournal.com]

I've had considerably more experience with uncircumcised men then circumcised men, and I perfer circumcised men. For me it's not exactly an aesthetic concearn, since I sort of think all cocks are giggle-inducing; it's more of a pratical concearn. It's easier for me to put condoms on circumcised penises and it's a more pleasant oral sex-giving experience.

There's also the possible link between uncircumcised men, HPV and cervical cancer: American Cancer Society:
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/NWS/content/NWS_1_1x_New_Study_Shows_Benefit_of_Male_Circumcision.asp

[obafugakum.livejournal.com]

I wish there was an option other than "no way in hell" I'm not interested in circumcision because it can't be reversed. we'll talk more.

[obafugakum.livejournal.com]

plus, I've enjoyed cut and uncut cocks, and I like both, with a bit of a lean towards uncut. but hell, as long as they wash it and enjoy it, I don't much care one way or the other.

[muse-de-nuit.livejournal.com]

I definitely prefer uncut cocks! Circumsized are ok, but they lack the dimension and playfulness... they seem so utilitarian without the foreskin. Also, as for the comment that most women prefer circumcised penises... well, maybe in the US, but not in the world at large... and my boy is going to be an international. Most of the rest of the world doesn't cut (except a small minority for religious reasons). My future sons will remain intact!