Neonatal circumcision does not reduce penile sensitivity in men

[DavidDvorkin]

New York, NY, April 14, 2016 - Few data are available concerning the consequences of neonatal circumcision on penile sensitivity in adults. New research reported in The Journal of Urology® indicates that there are no differences in penile sensitivity for a variety of stimulus types and penile sites between circumcised and intact men. Additionally, this study challenges past research suggesting that the foreskin is the most sensitive and, in turn, most sexually relevant, part of the adult penis.

http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2016-04/ehs-ncd041416.php


This won't change minds that ignore facts, but here are the facts, anyway.

[BlindTiresias]

1. jesus christ why

dont open the box

[saturnsring]

2. great let's also bring back the benevolent sexism convo

[HughBeaumont]

4. GEEEEEEEEZ . . .

. . . how many entries did that horror go, about 500-600?

[HuckleB]

3. Required popcorn eating reply.

[Hekate]

5. You must be chilly: you're starting a flame-fest. Or bored. You may be bored.

[DavidDvorkin]

6. Neither of the above

I'm sick of the nonsense spewed by the anti-circ movement. This is an attempt to coutner that nonsense.

[Hekate]

7. Why now? Not one person ever changes their mind.

Good luck.

As for me, I'll be putting some Jiffy-Pop by those flames and sharing the popcorn with all the many circumcised men in my extended family.

[Warren DeMontague]

18. The porn thread wasnt getting a whole lot of traction, and everyone ignored PETA a few days ago

Maybe they're just running down the list.

[Hekate]

20. Well spotted, that.

What do you think will be next?

[Warren DeMontague]

22. Smoking bans, kids in restaurants

[closeupready]

8. Need a

salt/butter smiley ...

[lumberjack_jeff]

9. Neonatal left ear removal does not affect hearing in remaining ear.

News at 11.

I'm no scientist, but sensory organs removed at birth would seem to inhibit net sensory ability later, but like the one-eared teen, might not know what he's missing.

[Major Nikon]

14. Might not miss the toilet

Just sayin'

[Warren DeMontague]

17. If you're peeing out of your ear

You may want to consult a medical professional. Or a local news team.

[Major Nikon]

19. Huh?

[Warren DeMontague]

21. Speak up sonny

All i hear is glub-glub-glub

[JustABozoOnThisBus]

10. This study requires a firm-handed peer review

with stiff penalties for bad science.

[Raster]

26. We should hand this one off to a Master Debator...

[HughBeaumont]

38. At least someone who has a grip on the subject.

So as to not touch any nerves.

[Oneironaut]

11. Woosh! Feels like a furnace room in here

[closeupready]

12. ...

[HuckleB]

24. Yes, you may!

[closeupready]

28. hehe

[Coventina]

13. I recline my airline seat while breastfeeding my pit-bull.

And eating my Olive Garden take-out meal of cornflake chicken.

Spankings for all!!

[Glassunion]

15. So?

[Warren DeMontague]

16. Foreskin?

Try seven or eight.

[kentauros]

23. I'm against the GMO-circumcision of pitbulls,

especially when performed at Olive Garden.

[laundry_queen]

25. Is there a link to the actual study? nt

[DavidDvorkin]

27. It's probably not available online, but here's the journal info

Jennifer A. Bossio et al. Examining Penile Sensitivity in Neonatally Circumcised and Intact Men Using Quantitative Sensory Testing, The Journal of Urology (2015). DOI: 10.1016/j.juro.2015.12.080

[DavidDvorkin]

29. Sorry. That was meant to be a reply to #27.

[Scruffy Rumbler]

30. Fuck that shit. I want my fully function dick back. Go slice of someone else's dick.

And babies don't feel pain...blah blah blah

[DavidDvorkin]

31. Do you really think that circumcision is slicing off a penis?

And it doesn't reduce functionality.

[Scruffy Rumbler]

33. They took part of my body.

I know what the fuck circumcision means. You don't cut parts off of babies! PERIOD END OF STORY NO CONVERSATION
Chop all the flesh you want of our body. Leave everyone else alone.

It sure the fuck destroys sensitivity!

Are you really that obtuse?

[DavidDvorkin]

34. The study shows that it does not destroy sensitivity.

[Rex]

32. Wow, more boring distractions.

Must suck when you cannot drum up any controversy on DU...poor babies...

[Quantess]

35. My boyfriend is uncircumcised. We're both happy.

In fact, now that I have met intact penises, My question: why circumcise a tiny helpless crying infant?
Why?

[Maru Kitteh]

36. I think you should Xpost this to GD-Pee

They seem bored over there.

[Katashi_itto]

37. Well damn! I am sure glad thats laid to rest. This has been high up on my things to worry about.

I lay awake at night wondering if I am missing out on something.

Have been in deep consultation with my girlfriend about it too.

[riderinthestorm]

39. I'm trying to figure out how they tested that

It would entail a lot of touching, stroking, pricking. ..what?

All or any of the above seems incredibly inappropriate.

Also since babies can't really articulate feedback, how could they measure a pain or pleasure response?

"Please rate this on a scale of 1 - 10..."?

[Glassunion]

40. Great news. Still does not excuse cutting off a piece of someone's dick.

If you want a circumcision, then go get one. If you don't want one, then don't get one.

This sensitivity thing is a moot point. The point is, you don't go around cutting off pieces of someone's dick without their permission. A newborn is not capable of making that decision or giving permission. If the dude eventually wants it done, then fine, when he is at an age to make the decision to cut off a piece of his dick, then he can go sign up for one.