darkinshadows
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Joined: 6/2/2004 From: UK Status: offline
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In Judaism - the book of Genesis (17: 10-14), circumcision represents the covenant made by God with Abraham and his descendants. There is also a slight minority of circumcision in Islam. The main reason for male circumcision is for health reasons. Phimosis, paraphimosis, and balanoposthitis are (mostly) childhood problems and require the procedure. Certain STDs are more prevelent in non circumcized males but theres no proof that they are more likely to transmit. The foreskin contains many nerve endings which aid stimulation, males who have undergone circumcision have reported decreased sensitivity. In the UK, it isn't common practise to circumcise - not sure about the states these days. Preference, I enjoy both - although do admit to a very slight preference to circumcision, simply for asthetic and ease (during oral), at least for me. Peace and Rapture
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