How to tell if a man is circumcised

As we have explained, circumcision is a surgery where the layer of skin that protects the glans of the penis, which we know as the foreskin, is partially or completely removed. This practice is one of the oldest surgical interventions in the world, having been carried out for 4,500 years in the Jewish people for religious reasons. This technique is also used for medical reasons, since some men suffer from problems such as phimosis, where the removal of the foreskin is necessary.

How to tell if a man is circumcised

Now that we know what circumcision consists of, we can already figure out how to know if a man is circumcised or not. If you want to know, you’ll just have to look at a man’s penis and look at his glans. If it is completely protected by a layer of skin (the foreskin), it means that it is not circumcised. On the contrary, if the head of the penis is exposed (either completely or partially), that is, there is no layer of skin to protect it, the man has been circumcised.

Although a priori it may seem that this surgical intervention brings more problems than benefits, there are some studies that defend that circumcision may have some of the following advantages:

Reduces the risk of suffering from urinary infections: According to the study published by LiveScience, circumcised men are less likely to contract these types of conditions, since by not having a foreskin, that is, a layer that covers the penis, they accumulate less bacteria in this area.Reduces the probability of contagion of sexually transmitted diseasesAccording to the United States Center for Disease Control (CDC), circumcision considerably reduces the probability of both transmitting and contracting diseases such as HIV because fewer microorganisms accumulate in a circumcised penis, including those that cause this condition. infection.Reduces the risk of developing penile and prostate cancer: poor hygiene of the foreskin, and therefore the emergence of bacteria and other microorganisms, contribute to the development of serious diseases such as penile and prostate cancer. Therefore, since circumcised men do not have a foreskin, they reduce these probabilities.

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Although there are some benefits to circumcised men, there is also a list of possible complications and inconveniences that this surgical operation can entail. Among its possible disadvantages we find:

erection problem: sometimes the skin of the penis is too tense, both when it is erect and when this state is ceasing. This can cause pain and stinging in the penile area.Reduced penile mobility: Because a considerable amount of skin is lost during the operation, in some cases the stimulation and natural movements of the glans may be reduced.Circulation problems: Following circumcision, blood flow in the penile system is obstructed due to the scar where the incision point was made.Discomfort in the penis: Because the foreskin has been removed in the operation and the glans has been left unprotected, circumcised men usually feel more pain and discomfort than those who have this layer of skin on the penis.Loss of sensitivity: again, as a consequence of removing the foreskin during the intervention, sometimes the nerve receptors of the glans are considerably reduced, making them less sensitive.

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As we see, circumcision has both advantages and disadvantages. Thus, the answer to this question will vary depending on the need for which the man has to be circumcised. If it is due to a medical issue such as phimosis, the answer is clear: it is better to get circumcised.

On the other hand, when it comes to having sex with your partner, you really don’t notice the difference between being circumcised or not, unless the layer of skin that covered the glans was extremely large, in which case both partners The couple would notice a positive difference when having sexual relations.

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