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Old Feb 29th, 2008, 22:46 PM   #1
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Circumcision


Just wondering what everyones views on circumcision are? I know that if I have a boy I would want it circumcised, but not sure on the cost in Aust.
I think it's alot cleaner.
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Old Feb 29th, 2008, 22:54 PM   #2
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well my OH is getting his done on the 15th april so i can let you know after the surgery! if you like that is! my birthday is on the 28th so im gutted really, as i cant have sex on the day. lol but i know he is uncomfortable and sometimes it really hurts.
but maybe if you end up with a little boy you should consider his thoughts for when he turns into an adult, i strongly agree he should be given the chance to make up his own mind! unless he is in pain! hope i don't sound bitchy i have a terrible way with words x x x
too much info but oh well x x x lol
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Old Feb 29th, 2008, 22:56 PM   #3
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Well, that's a controversial topic. ROFL

My hubby's mom talked me out of having my boy circumcised. Sometimes I wish I didn't listen to her.

But I get truly concerned about how it will be when he gets older. I don't know the statistics on how many boys are circumcised nowadays but I would think the going percentage is an increase in uncircumcised to circumcised. Now in Canada, it isn't covered by healthcare and it costs $200. So I can certainly see that more boys are not being circumcised.

I think back to a guy I once dated who was not. I didn't find it attractive, to be very honest. Will my son have a problem with that when he gets older? Will he be bugged from other boys because he isn't? Or will it just be the norm?

So many questions, but I will just have to see in time how it goes.
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Old Feb 29th, 2008, 22:57 PM   #4
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I have heard from alot of guys who aren't cut that they experience a fair bit of pain, especially when the woman is not lubricated enough. I can guarantee you'll love him being cut!
I also have to take into consideration that my OH's family circumcise their boys as well. Unsure bout my family as i've never talked about it but I think justin will want our child cut if it's a boy.
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Old Feb 29th, 2008, 23:22 PM   #5
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I'm about 99.9% sure if we have a son, he will be circumcised. My DH was circumcised when he was a TEEN and can clearly remember his ordeal and the before and after (and greatly prefers the later, and he describes all sorts of differences to me lol). DH is adamant about getting it done at infancy, because he does not want his son to go through what he had to. I agree with him and that is that. And how Sarah mentioned that pain...DH also said he experienced pain before he was done but was fine and had no pain after getting circumcised...so that is a plus!

It's such a controversial topic... I just hope this thread doesn't take a nasty turn with some extreme opinions.

Leeanne I am going to second your opinion and say that i too think an uncirc penis is a bit unattractive. it's hard to say it, really, as i know it's so controversial, but i just wanted to agree with you there.
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oooh ok out come the gloves, lol im only joking x x x my OH read what samo said and now he feels alot better about having it done, even though he is in pain now the thought of the pain from the surgery kinda scares him x x x
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oooh ok out come the gloves, lol im only joking x x x my OH read what samo said and now he feels alot better about having it done, even though he is in pain now the thought of the pain from the surgery kinda scares him x x x
aww hun i didn't mean to scare him DH said he was quite sensitive 'down there' for about 2 weeks after surgery...nothing extreme though, he was still able to go to school at the time and carry on, just needed to be careful of 'bumping into anything' and such. I know your OH will make it through and be fine my DH is completely satisfied after having gone through it all and wouldn't change a thing.
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phewy x x x x lol
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This has been a concern of mine as well.
My sister's doctor suggested using a "band" to cut off blood supply to foreskin and this is supposed to be alot less pain.
Canadian doctor......not sure if euro Dr's do this as well.
I would be worried lazy boys will not clean an uncut penis and end up with an infection...( my dad had this surgery as a young boy..... very painful as he didn't know what was going on).
I am leaving the decision up to my OH. BUT I will try the band method instead of cutting.

P.S. This may be TMI but....
I have seen 3 uncut as an adult...and they look the same as cut ( when erect). Just extra sensitive...
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this is what i thought but my OH really is in pain with his! so i fully go with his wishes to get it sorted,
as for the sensitive thingy... as long as this doesnt become an issue im great!
my fiance is the first bloke i have seen who wasnt serc and he doesnt look the same at all! sorry but i disagree!
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