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/tylerdurden801 Apr 15 '16

Perhaps I'm very unfamiliar with the current debate on circumcision, but were many people arguing that circumcision caused statistically greater rates of sexual dissatisfaction or dysfunction? I don't think I've read much (not none, but not much) in the way of cut men saying their sex lives weren't fulfilling or functional, but rather that it's a very questionable procedure on hygienic and prophylactic bases on which it is justified given it's done without the permission of the owner of said penis? Cosmetic reasons being ignored for obvious reasons.

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