Foreskin

I. Circumcision The word circumcision is a medical term meaning to remove the foreskin of (a male). Circumcision is also the removal of part of the clitoris for (females). However, Circumcise first appears in the Old Testament in Genesis 17:11; God told Abram that he will be circumcised in the flesh as a way to show his covenant with the Lord. In the Old Testament circumcision was done with a sharp flint stone. It wasn’t just for the Israelites, but it also was for the foreigners and servants. Later we read that God is talking to Moses in Deuteronomy 10:16, were he makes a covenant with Moses. Verse 16, God tells Moses “circumcise therefore the foreskin of your heart, and be no longer stubborn” (Deuteronomy 10:16). This is a parallel meaning.…

Circumcision is the most frequent surgical procedure performed on children that lessens the risk of UTIs. Circumcision is a procedure in which part of the prepuce is evacuated and results in a non-covered glans. “Uncircumcised boys have an overall 12-fold increased risk of urinary infection during their first 6 months compared with circumcised boys, in addition to a significantly higher probability of hospital admission for UTI (7.02 of 1,000) as compared with circumcised boys (McCue &…

the 1950s the number of babies getting circumcised jumped from about 50% to 90%. Circumcision can be performed for religious, cultural or medical reasons. Circumcision is the surgical removal of the foreskin covering the tip of the penis typically done in the newborn stage, circumcision after the newborn stage is still possible but is a more complex procedure. About 30% of the world is circumcised, and an average of 58% in the United States. Circumcision is a popular practice in the judaism and…

MALE CIRCUMCISION Circumcision is basically the removal of the foreskin of a male child or an adult male. “It has been reported that approximately one third of the global male population is circumcised. Male circumcision is generally practiced for religious reasons, all over the world except in the USA where it is performed for nonreligious reasons”. (Cordsuk et al., 2013). “Circumcision is a common procedure, but regional and societal attitudes differ on whether there is a need for a male to be…

If you're expecting or have just given birth to a baby boy, you may be wondering if circumcision is a good idea or not. Some people have an easy time making the decision because their religion commands one way or the other on the issue. Outside of that, here are some pros and cons to weigh when making the decision. What Is Circumcision? Infant boys have a hood of skin on their penises when born. This skin is called the "foreskin". In circumcision, that foreskin is removed. Most babies have…

circumcised or not. Another topic I have chosen is the issue of Virginity because it is something that is relevant in my life, and I feel that people are being put on some sort of totem pole based upon their sexual experiences which is wrong. My final topic was Sex Education in public schools, I feel like this topic is very important because it affects everybody in our society. Schools should feel obligated to discuss this topic so that less teens are affected by STDs and unintended pregnancies.…

the chances of them being affected long term from the pain inflicted on them. On the other hand, females are different. Females remember the procedure at a higher rate than boys due to the cruelty of the procedure. Girls suffer from many long term effects, such as emotional, mental, psychological, and physical health due to female genital mutilation (Aydogmus et al., 2016; Harbinson, 2015; Mulongo, Martin, & McAndrew, 2014;Vloeberghs, Kwaak, Knipscheer, Muijsenbergh, 2012). What is Circumcision?…

be prescribed to help attempt to cure any occurring issue that very well could have been prevented. After learning what can be prevented, anyone with common understanding would not hesitate to partake in the procedure but there are still a few straddling the fence. Hinduism, among a few more religions, have planted their foot saying they will not partake in the cutting of the foreskin (Patrick Barkham). Also, countries such as Australia and the United Kingdom do not promote circumcision saying…

“Start rowing, slowly.” Obediently, Blondie took hold of the oars and started to row. There must have been some ingenious gears in the base of the “rowing machine” for as he rowed, the seat started sliding backwards. His penis remained in the hoop, but slid back too so the hoop was now almost around the glans of his penis. I saw his stomach tense a little, a sign of pleasure I recognized. As he rowed a little more, the chair slid forwards so his penis pushed back into the hoop almost down to the…

Circumcision: The Thought Behind the Procedure The practice of circumcision is as old as 4000 years ago. It’s a surgical procedure that removes the forskin of the penis. It is most known for its spiritual and cultural meaning, however it also has some medical benefits. Many people vary on the views of this practice. As popular as it is in the United States to do days after birth, many religions, cultures and countries have their own way to carry out this practice. No matter which way the…