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The idea that an uncircumcised penis is
dirty or unhealthy is a myth. Circumcision is the cutting off
of the fold of skin that normally covers the glans of the
penis. While the vast majority of the world's population is
uncircumcised, the greater majority of American parents choose
to circumcise their sons. Parents who opt to circumcise
usually have a certain motivating factor, for example:
Religious reasons: many parents think of
circumcision as a covenant with God.
Social Convention: probably the most common
reason in the United States why parents choose to circumcise
is because the father of the child is circumcised. Some
parents worry about their child having negative feelings about
themselves because they are different from their peers.
To be "clean": It is NOT true
that an uncircumcised penis has a higher risk of infection
than an uncircumcised one. It is important to wash with mild
soap underneath the foreskin to prevent smega, a natural
secretion of skin cells and oils. It is very easy to keep
clean, and as with all penises, normal hygiene is essential.
Finally, the foreskin exists for
protective, sensory, and sexual reasons and it is completely
normal, natural, and healthy for a man not to be circumcised.
Don't forget to pull back the foreskin before rolling on the
condom!
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