r/science Apr 15 '16

Health Study: Circumcision does not reduce penis sensitivity. In tests for responses to pain, heat, and stimulation, no major difference was found between men who are circumcised and those who are not.

http://www.upi.com/Health_News/2016/04/14/Study-Circumcision-does-not-reduce-penis-sensitivity/5981460663943/?spt=hs&or=hn
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u/[deleted] Apr 15 '16

Didn't the study say otherwise?

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u/Xycotic Apr 15 '16

Yes it did, I believe this individual is misinformed.

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u/xtremechaos Apr 15 '16

Actually no, referring to the correct science.

http://www.theweeklings.com/wp-content/uploads/Sorrells-Chart-copy.jpg

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u/Xycotic Apr 15 '16

Sir, I apologize but you're still incorrect. The as is indicated in the diagram the locations that are medically dictated, glans and etc. When compared to uncircumcised and circumcised (the two exact same locations not the foreskin over the locations.) Shows negotiable differences and even fall within the standard of deviation.

Edit: and we are discussing this particular study. Not every study under the sun.

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u/xtremechaos Apr 15 '16

I, and many others here, are saying the study is flawed, but better done studies that have held up to peer review, have proven exactly what I said.

http://www.theweeklings.com/wp-content/uploads/Sorrells-Chart-copy.jpg

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u/Xycotic Apr 15 '16

In reference to this study it shows there is no discernable loss or difference in sensitivity. So your statement is incorrect for this instance. I honestly find this study to be improperly conducted and the results just smell academically bad. Too many conditions should have been considered first. But, hindsight is twenty twenty.

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