Circumcision: The doctor told me he wouldn’t feel a thing

When my obstetrician was trying to convince me to circumcise my son, he told me that he wouldn’t feel a thing.  He told me that they numbed the area and it would be a pain-free experience. I wasn’t there, so I don’t know how pain-free my own son’s circumcision was. Yet, I was there before and after his circumcision. What I hadn’t considered was the pain that he would feel as a result of his circumcision. I hadn’t considered the aftermath.

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Today a child died, apparently because of circumcision - is it selfish to debate that?

Reblogged from Just a Snip - against genital mutilation aka circumcision:

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By Lena Nyhus

This morning I awoke to the story of Brayden Tyler Frazier. It was reported from numerous respectable sources that his death was caused by circumcision.

I looked into the story and chose

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Although disagreeing with Ayaan Hirsi Ali on male circumcision..

Reblogged from Just a Snip - against genital mutilation aka circumcision:

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By Lena Nyhus / iQvixen

Now don't get me wrong, I think Ayaan Hirsi Ali is an incredibly bright and brave woman who makes a true difference in the world and I thoroughly respect her work, but while I completely agree with her opinion on female genital mutilation (FGM) I reserve the right to disagree with her stance on male genital mutilation aka circumcision.

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Interesting to see the graphic further down the page in this post which shows, in the words of Professor Brian Morris himself (the biggest promotor of male genital cutting in Australia) that circumcision does make the penis smaller. Do Australian parents know that circumcision will make their child's penis smaller?

Plastibell circumcision: what really happens?

The Plastibell circumcision technique is the most common technique used in Australia. Parents who are considering this for their baby boy should view some videos of the procedure to esure that they are fully informed on exactly what is involved. Click on the link below to view the video:

Plastibell Infant Circumcision by vallridg

Another botched circumcision

A successful circumcision inflicts permanent damage. But all too often we hear of so called ‘botched’ circumcisions. Here is a recent example.

“EDINBURG, Texas (CN) – A doctor botched a circumcision of a 4-year-old boy so badly that the boy pleaded to “just cut it off and (he) can be a girl,” the parents claim in court. Rafael and Vanessa Deleon sued Dr. Jennifer J. Garza, of McAllen, in Hidalgo County Court. They claim they learned from specialists that Garza over-cauterized the penis to try to stop the bleeding, damaging their son’s urethra and requiring reconstructive surgery to close the holes.”

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http://www.courthousenews.com/2012/11/09/52144.htm

Australian Doctors liken circumcision with child abuse

With fewer than 1 in 1,000 Australian doctors involving themselves in the unethical practice of forced circumcision upon minors, it’s a surprise only half equate the practice to child abuse. Nevertheless, it’s encouraging to see community attitudes shifting so quickly.

“Half of the Australian Doctor community believe that the circumcision of newborns is tantamount to child abuse and should never be performed, a survey reveals.”

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Australian women discover foreskins not 'useless' after all

Reblogged from Intactivists of Australasia:

While most of the younger generations of Australian women understand how useful foreskins are from enjoying them on their intact partners, it appears that older generations may have finally found a use for them as well.

But while the traditional benefits of being with an intact partner, such as having a more comfortable and enjoyable sexual experience,  are now well known, this new less conventional 'use' comes in the form of a cosmetic face cream.

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A guide to convincing parents to circumcise their babies

Reblogged from Intactivists of Australasia:

To convince otherwise well-meaning parents to take their precious, perfectly formed baby boy and amputate one of the most intimate, sensitive parts of his body would take a compelling argument. While cultural and religous influences can be strong, certain pro-circumcision individuals and groups have devised a formula to help parents go against their instincts and have their baby circumcised. We reveal the secrets to their formula to help Australian and New Zealand parents identify when they are about to be conned:

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Every six months or so a group of pro-cutters will issue a press release to the Australian media with the latest 'reason' to rush out and circumcise your baby before it's 'too late'. The formula they use is predictable, and always uses one or more of these strategies. This should be mandatory reading if you are expecting a baby boy, because you will now be able to identify how they are trying to manipulate you. Or if you are a health or lifestyle journalist perhaps you will be able to put that media release under a little more scrutiny.

The top 5 most disturbing things your boy will eventually read about his circumcision

Reblogged from Intactivists of Australasia:

I sometimes hear about parents who refuse to do their research about circumcision. They have made their mind up about it and just want to 'get it done'. That's fine for them. They may not want to read about the immediate damage and risks from the operation itself, or the life-long damage it causes, but one day, their circumcised son will read these things.

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Parents who are thinking about circumcising their baby should put some thought into how they should respond to these concerns. You may not want to read about them, but your boy eventually will.

But isn’t it just a ‘useless flap of skin’?

This is a phrase that I heard quite a bit growing up in Australia. It seems it was used to make us feel better about not having all of our genitals. There are a few things that disturb me about this phrase. Firstly, the word ‘flap’ implies that it is this loose extra bit of skin that just flops around and gets in the way. The truth is that it is not a ‘flap’, but a tight structure that sits snugly all the way around the circumference of the glans. It has many functions, including a sophisticated ‘gliding’ or ‘rolling’ mechanical action during sexual activity – something that is difficult to explain to a generation of Australian men and their partners who have never experienced sex as nature intended it.

Futher information on the function of the foreskin can be found at the following link:

http://skinfore.blogspot.com.au/