For USA born Uncut males only. Why were you left uncut?

[Enjolras]

My father was born in a rural area and isn't cut, so thus I'm not. I've definitely wished I was before, but the grass is always greener on the other side.

 

[B_Morning_Glory]

umm nope. the phrase uncut implies the male genitalia is somehow incomplete, owning to the western ideal that circumcision is a mark of belonging or passage. intact means nothing has been altered from it's original form.

the anger comes from having their bodies altered without consent. autonomy of self is the foundation of dignity. argue culture, body image, sexual response and hygiene until everyone is blue in the face... the only fact that will not change is every human's right to say no. RIC strips away this very simple expectation of self determination. the anger is justified, to say otherwise devalues another person's experience.

why you feel the need to plunk your opinion down on every single circ thread, all the while bitching about how all circ threads degrade into the same 7 people bickering. news flash: you are one of the same seven people. particularly on this thread, one seeking comments from American Uncut Men.... unless you have a cock dangling between your thighs kindly shut the fuck up.

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small nod to the OT: my boyfriend is intact because his mother watched the RIC procedure as part of her birthing classes. she didn't see a valid reason to inflict that much pain on her child.

i suggest you take your own advise an you shut the fuck up . as i have the same rights as you do when it comes to posting on this site. you do not own this site nor do you own or control me you useless excuse for a human being. i can an will voice my thoughts on this subject any time i chose to do so. no matter if you like what i have to say or not. an if you don't like it go to the mods. or the owner of this site an bitch you cry baby. now like i said follow your own advise an you shut the fuck up. their was nothing wrong with my post you just cant stand the truth. also i did not singal anyone out an or acuse. so your the one with the problem here not me so i suggest you take it up with the mods. if you dont like my post. as their isnt one thing wrong in it.

 

[FuzzyKen]

In the 1950's when I came into this world it was common practice and a left-over of WWII. In the pacific theater it was common practice when hygiene practices did not exist for men to develop proplems in uncut penises. The truth was the rolling around in the jungle slime of the Sputh Pacific and horrific living conditions not the presence of a foreskin.

That was used as a "sales technique" and some parents were not even asked.

I asked my own Mother about this in young adulthood. She was an RN and was very honest. She stated that she had endured a difficult delivery with me and spent a few days in the hospital to make certain that there would be no more bleeding. Her first knowledge of my circumcision was when the doctor walked into her room and said "We circ'd him today, you should be ready to go home tomorrow." There was no way to put it back and that MD made a chunk of change for a procedure that was never formally discussed or authorised. I have above average scarring from the procedure and have always resented it.........

 

[andrew6981]

Somewhat cultural - both sides of my family are of European descent, and none of the males on my dad's side are cut. Not sure about my mom's side. I'm glad they didn't cut me, the foreskin is there for a reason!

 

[karldergrosse]

Amen, RickyLee! You've said it perfectly...!!!

Damn! Very sorry about that just-now-discovered typo, MickeyLee...!!! My sincerest apologies...!!! :redface: --But typo or no typo, you've still said it perfectly...!!! :smile:k:

 

[Daisy]

In the US we have seen a large drop in circumcision for the following reasons:

Circumcision rates lower in states where Medicaid does not cover procedure

Researchers found that at hospitals in the 16 states where the procedure is not covered, circumcision rates were 24 percentage points lower than at hospitals in other states, with lower rates particularly prevalent among Hispanics. The mean male circumcision rate for all states was 55.9 percent.
The 16 states without Medicaid coverage for male circumcision are California, Oregon, North Dakota, Mississippi, Nevada, Washington, Missouri, Arizona, North Carolina, Montana, Utah, Florida, Maine, Louisiana, Idaho and Minnesota.
The study authors estimate that if all states' Medicaid plans paid for male circumcision, the national rates for the procedure would increase to 62.6 percent. If all states dropped the coverage, the rate would fall to about 38.5 percent.

 

[TaigaStar]

I was cut as an infant. I have no clue why, but I'm willing to guess my parents thought it would be more hygienic. Frankly, I see no point in removing something you're born with unless it actually poses a problem to your health (none of this "it might have a minimalistic chance of happening" stuff). My wife thinks foreskin is nasty, but I managed to convince her to leave any boys we might have intact-- two of my best friends are uncut, and they've never had problems (one was born out of the country, the other's family is also foreign-born).

 

[gymfresh]

Circumcision rates lower in states where Medicaid does not cover procedure

The study authors estimate that if all states' Medicaid plans paid for male circumcision, the national rates for the procedure would increase to 62.6 percent. If all states dropped the coverage, the rate would fall to about 38.5 percent.

The reason this has such an impact is that Medicaid-performed circumcision account for approximately 25% of all the routine male infant circumcisions performed in the US. (For our foreign LPSG members, Medicaid is a government program for low-income individuals and families and certain disabled people. It is jointly funded by state and federal dollars and administered chiefly by the states, which can choose to cover or not cover certain procedures -- like nontherapeutic circumcision. A different government program, Medicare, handles the health needs of those over 65 and certain disabled people.)

This means that tax dollars are paying for about a quarter million unnecessary circumcisions a year on newborn males (and almost an equal amount for subsequent surgeries to correct circumcision complications). Not a single study has proven longer life expectancy, healthier lives, or any cost effectiveness from routine infant circumcision, but 34 states still offers it as a free cosmetic procedure under Medicaid. Not on adults who want to be circumcised, but for adults who want it on someone else.

The evidence from countries that do not practice routine infant circumcision (like the UK) is overwhelming -- circumcision is unnecessary and children's health is fine without it. This is indisputable. Thus, there is no compelling or even supportable reason for offering free infant circumcision to indigent Americans using public funds.

 

[MisterVIP]

My parents are European, so I got to keep what I was born with. Thankfully.

 

[2891]

Medicaid pays for circumcisions in Texas. I observed this working at a hospital that had a high amount of Medicaid patients. Doctors here have a stronger voice on what should be covered and so there it is. Pediatricians are some of the lowest paid in the physician specialty so anything that will line their pockets with a little more cash for a 10 minute job? It's an easy sell since usually the docs are dealing with the young and dumb, it works in the military hospitals as well. I once used to advise parents on circumcision to get their consent forms signed by young stupid parents in the military.

The reason this has such an impact is that Medicaid-performed circumcision account for approximately 25% of all the routine male infant circumcisions performed in the US. (For our foreign LPSG members, Medicaid is a government program for low-income individuals and families and certain disabled people. It is jointly funded by state and federal dollars and administered chiefly by the states, which can choose to cover or not cover certain procedures -- like nontherapeutic circumcision. A different government program, Medicare, handles the health needs of those over 65 and certain disabled people.)

This means that tax dollars are paying for about a quarter million unnecessary circumcisions a year on newborn males (and almost an equal amount for subsequent surgeries to correct circumcision complications). Not a single study has proven longer life expectancy, healthier lives, or any cost effectiveness from routine infant circumcision, but 34 states still offers it as a free cosmetic procedure under Medicaid. Not on adults who want to be circumcised, but for adults who want it on someone else.

The evidence from countries that do not practice routine infant circumcision (like the UK) is overwhelming -- circumcision is unnecessary and children's health is fine without it. This is indisputable. Thus, there is no compelling or even supportable reason for offering free infant circumcision to indigent Americans using public funds.

 

[dad4you]

Uncut, as is my brother and my father was uncut.

 

[sh0n]

I was left uncut because my dad is... but most of my cousins are cut cause their dad's are

 

[Teague]

My dad was born in Madison, WI in 1947 and is uncut. I was born outside of Phildelphia in 1971 and am cut. I don't know how he let his son be harmed like that!

 

[acheung]

I would say because my dad was uncut but I know we were poor when growng up so maybe it wasn't covered by state insurance.

 

[B_dxjnorto]

I would say because my dad was uncut but I know we were poor when growng up so maybe it wasn't covered by state insurance.

Man, I envy the poor kids. Maybe your dad just had good sense.

 

[D_Mansworthy Meatwrench III]

I am not Jewish.....that is why.

 

[catman]

I live in the southeast. My pop told me when I got married if I had sons not to cut them. My wife and I had a discussion and she agreed (one of those rare 'you win' moments in a marriage lol). Its a family tradition evidently, I can remember seeing my grandpop peeing as a kid and noticed he 'peeled it back' to. Now I am a grandfather and had the same talk with my son...my grandson is uncut.

I can't imagine losing all the wonderful sensitivity (which can be hell but). I know my son will have the 'peel it back, keep it clean' talk with HIS son at some point...

 

[lpsg17]

cut, so were my brothers and father, wish i wasnt, but now have a fetish about uncut

Why were you left uncircumcised?

I asked my parents why I was not circumcised. They said they had discussed it with the dr. and he said that it was just not necessary. He had not circumcised his own sons either. He said that problems were rare with the foreskin and unless there were problems later he did not see any reason to circumcise (this was in the 1960s). My dad said that he had never had any problems with his own foreskin. So they decided that I would get to keep my foreskin. I am glad that I did.

What about you?
Why did you get to keep yours?

 

[575572]

circumsision is mutilation...there is no need for it

 

[rickygNOLA]

my bros and i have ours. i guess because our father did. i never asked...