These things are very controversial when it comes to women, but apparently most think it’s ok when it’s about men.

Do you blame your parents? Why did they do it? Scared of HIV? Not wanting to explain their son how to clean underneath the foreskin?

  • KrakakaaaOP
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    1 year ago

    Why definitely? Are there downsides that are not commonly known?

    • manapropos@lemmy.basedcount.com
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      1 year ago

      Circumcision leads to a loss of sensitivity since the glans of the penis is unprotected. Aside from that, there really is no benefit to circumcision beside aesthetic preference. The infection risk can be mitigated just with basic hygiene