I'm 30 yrs old, Would it be too late to get circumcised?!
Question:
I'm 30 yrs old, Would it be too late to get circumcised?
I want it done for hygiene and sexual purposes.
Answers:
Yes, although you might want to look into studies, especially for the last reason. It's slightly different. At an older age, to avoid the pain that newborns (although a decreasing number of, since fewer are getting it done) go through, you're put to sleep.
http://www.cirp.org/library/procedure/pl...
However, recovery is another thing. That takes about two weeks to heal (and can take longer, depending on your age). During that time there shouldn't be an masturbation or sex, and pain will be common with erections (and possibly urination).
Other than that, also read up on the risks of circumcision. It's something that cannot be undone if you don't end up liking it.
Circumcision = loss of sensitivity according to new study
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,2855...
http://www.circumstitions.com/sexuality....
Higher erectile dysfunction rates after circumcision:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query...
When women didn't know what penis they were dealing with (circumcised or uncircumcised) 9 out of 10 preferred uncircumcised (study).
http://www.healthcentral.com/drdean/408/...
Foreskin anatomy and function (keeps the glans soft and protects it, etc).
http://www.cirp.org/pages/anat/...
Circumcision is extremely painful.
http://www.cirp.org/library/procedure/pl...
The USA is the last advanced nation doing it, but rates have fallen down from over 90% in the 1960s to as low as 21% here in California currently. From CNN:
http://www.cnn.com/2007/health/06/18/cir...
http://www.cirp.org/library/statistics/u...
Circumcision was actually promoted in the USA at first to stop masturbation (in hopes of it being tight enough to require lubes and not have skin to slide since the foreskin is already moist)
http://english.pravda.ru/science/health/...
USA = highest HIV rates in advanced nations (and highest circumcision rates). CIA statistics:
https://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/fac...
And one study already trashed the claims of the study that said that circumcision reduces HIV.
http://www.plosone.org/article/fetcharti...
Worldwide circumcision rates:
http://www.circumstitions.com/maps.html...
And discussion of common circumcision benefit myths and discussion of all the risks that can develop over time and negative side effects (buried penis, meatal stenosis, etc):
http://forums.govteen.com/showpost.php?p...