Circumsision

Possibly an unpopular opinion. But unless needed for medical reasons as advised by a doctor, circumcision is unnecessary and quite cruel considering it can impede a male's enjoyment of sex when older.

If considering for hygiene reasons, please seek advise in correct cleaning of the penis during early years.

Also to note: 1000 circumcisions are needed to prevent 1 UTI in baby boys.

My dr told me to make sure I kept it covered with gauze and Vaseline! And make sure when changing his diaper to move quick so it doesn’t expose him too long.

I put Vaseline in medicine syringes I got from Amazon. Made keeping my hands and application soooooooooooo much easier.

Apply a little Vaseline to the diaper too. Not enough the pee can absorb but enough it’s got easier movement

that’s interesting, I’ve heard the opposite regarding sex for males who are circumcised
I’ve heard it hurts when you’re NOT circumcised

of course you would hear the opposite, hence the use of the word CAN. With any surgical procedure comes risk, and this is one.

However it is only men who have already been sexual active who can answer this question. But studies show only small percentages will agree to increased sensitivity and enjoyment, but this could be due to issues with tight foreskin to begin with. Majority agree in decreased sensitivity, with the rest feeling no difference.

However, many men would say it does not hurt to have sex with foreskin. Because otherwise men would have evolved by now to not have foreskin.

Anyone born into this world should have the option of what they choose to have done to their body, and deciding this as a mother to have done to their son is taking away their choice.

I think unless someone can give valid reason as to why this surgery is needed, leave your baby boys alone. If they choose to have such surgery as they get older it is then their choice.

Just put loads of vaseline every-time you change the nappy and if moves his legs alot better to put two diapers at a time. Best time is to do when they are 3-4 weeks old.
We got it done when my boy was 4 weeks.

I didn’t end up getting it done for him as I didn’t think it was necessary so I didn’t choose to do it for him

I don’t understand why you felt the need to say that as I was having a genuine question and I did not get him circumcised because I don’t feel it is necessary to get it done if he can learn how to take care of himself and I can teach him how to be hygienic but that comment is definitely unnecessary

seems more traumatizing to get it done as an adult though… my husband says he’s glad he was circumcised when he was younger, less trauma

it's traumatizing at any age. You just don't remember anything from younger than about 3 yo.

Amazing that your husband enjoys his circumcised penis, and glad he had it done as a baby. Although shows that had the choice he wouldn't have had it done, seeing as he's choosing he's glad he doesn't remember it.

And in regards to trauma etc, I'm sure many women will agree that having a surgical procedure under local anaesthetic with a recovery time of one week for circumcision is still far off the trauma of an instrumental birth delivery including a 3re/4th degree tear, or an emergency C-section...

You will agree with circumcision because your basis is your husband's penis, a penis he has only ever known as circumsiced. And because he doesn't remember it being done will agree to take choice away from an infant.

But I believe it should be done by choice of the individual at a valid age, not the mother choosing during infancy.

that logic really doesn’t make sense to me but to each their own. We can agree to disagree and decide what we think is best for our own child. I appreciate you sharing and explaining your views 🙂

I’m so glad you chose not to, in the uk it’s something that’s only done for infections or other things. My comment still stands about how I feel about the idea, but I’m genuinely so happy you didn’t decide to do that. Boys are easy to take care of hygiene wise anyway, when they’re old enough they’ll start pulling their foreskin back, until then we just bathe and clean and just don’t touch

No need to be harsh. She was only asking a simple question, in the end she choose not too. This app is to help mommas not judge.🫶🏼