Circumcision is an operation in which a man's foreskin is cut off. For some, this is a forced procedure, for others it is a religious obligation, which is widespread, first of all, among Muslims and Jews.
Why circumcision
For centuries, circumcision has been perceived as the easiest and most affordable way to keep the glans penis clean and tidy. For Muslims and Jews, circumcision is a mandatory procedure.
Many men agree to have surgery for a variety of reasons. Firstly, dirt can accumulate under the foreskin, which increases the likelihood of contracting infectious diseases, and secondly, many decide to circumcise because of sexual partners who may not be satisfied with the wrinkled look of flesh that covers the head of the penis. Thus, the reasons for the operation of circumcision of the foreskin in men are associated not only with religion, but also with aesthetic or medical reasons.
How is the operation to remove the foreskin
Surprisingly, the operation is absolutely simple to perform and painless: the foreskin is strongly pulled and clamped with special forceps. An incision is made on the skin, after which it is removed in a circle.
In domestic medical practice, an operation to remove the foreskin in men is performed using scissors or a scalpel. The surgeon, as they say, by eye determines the amount of skin that needs to be removed from the glans penis. After the operation, stitches are applied, which subsequently dissolve on their own. That is, they will not cause discomfort and will not require a second visit to the doctor.
The procedure is criticized and defended, but doctors admit: the process of circumcision is not a relic of the past, it has a number of significant advantages. Firstly, the risk of cancer of the male genital organs decreases, and secondly, this operation is recommended for those who suffer from phimosis. This is a disease in which the opening of the foreskin is very narrow, which is why men can experience not only pain during sex. The secretions of the glands of the foreskin - whether it be urine or sweat - can contribute to the accumulation of harmful substances under the skin covering the glans of the penis, as a result - the multiplication of pathogenic bacteria under the skin, causing irritation, itching, all sorts of pain and damage to sensitive tissues. Thirdly, doctors recognize that circumcised men are less likely to suffer from infectious diseases, which is a strong argument in favor of circumcision.
Circumcision surgery is criticized primarily for its painful sensations, because this operation is most often done without anesthesia. Circumcision done to an infant can cause a number of hygiene problems. Moreover, circumcision of the foreskin can lead to complications in men who have not reached puberty, including complete loss of sensitivity, fusion of the cut with the head of the penis, bleeding, painful sex, and others.
