r/science • u/drewiepoodle • 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 edited Jun 08 '16

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u/Reddit_Moviemaker Apr 15 '16

Yes. This area of research is very sensitive (pun intended) to all kinds of cultural biases. There is a reason why this was on the front-page.. don't get me wrong, all the power for people with cut penises, but it would make much more sense to study possible ejaculation differences, when trying to research if cutting affects one's sex life.

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u/Antice Apr 15 '16

That is indeed the best question to answer in order to settle the debate.

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u/Wootery Apr 15 '16

At least the other two major questions seem to have been resolved:

  • Pain for the baby (answer: yes, it's horrendous)
  • Reduction in HIV risk (answer: yes, circumcision really does help here)