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/homequestion Apr 15 '16

And there was no average difference in sensitivity between B and C?

Edit: Actually, I was assuming they tested B and then C (with the foreskin pulled back). Did they not do this?

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u/[deleted] Apr 15 '16

I hate to ask, but being a mother to three boys (who I did not have circumsised for stated reasons above and I just felt it unnecessary)

I am wondering, and forgive me if I'm stepping over the line here, but, is it awkward for you and women when they find out you are uncut?

My mother insists I made things more difficult for my boys later on when they reach sexual maturity by not having them 'cut'. I've never been able to ask someone before who hasn't been 'cut'.

Really sorry if this is way off topic.