Circumcision of the foreskin in men

Circumcision of the foreskin in men is both hygienic and medical. The issue of circumcision is still debatable in medical circles. In modern conditions, where it is easy to carry out hygienic procedures for the penis, there is little need for such an operation. However, there are conditions in which circumcision is indispensable.

Why crop it

Among the common reasons for an operation such as circumcision are the following:

• Cultural-religious. Representatives of some faiths and nationalities use circumcision as part of their culture. The operation here acts as a rite of passage. In this case, it is understood that after the rite the young man becomes part of the male community;
• Intimate interest. Circumcision can drastically increase the duration of sexual intercourse;
• Hygiene considerations. Sometimes this procedure becomes the only way to keep the genitals clean. The climate is hot, the conditions are inconvenient for hygiene procedures. Have to be circumcised so that bacteria and secretions do not accumulate under the foreskin;
• Treatment tasks. Sometimes the penis was originally malformed. You can correct such malformations by circumcising. There are also acquired diseases that require surgical intervention - for example, phimosis.

Let's talk more about circumcision for medical purposes. Doctors recommend performing it in the following cases:

• Too narrow flesh;
• Difficulty opening the head - phimosis;
• Complications of phimosis, in which the flesh begins to impair the blood circulation of the cavernous bodies;
• Complete fusion of the mucous head with the skin;
• Too short foreskin. In this case, the head may, on the contrary, not be closed. This condition can also bring difficulties in personal life;
• Cancer cells in the area;
• Premature ejaculation;
• Inflammatory diseases of the urethra.

Pros and cons

As a hygiene procedure, male circumcision has pros and cons. When deciding whether to be circumcised or not, you need to consider all of them. And do not forget that the procedure is irreversible. You will have to live with the results of the surgical operation.

Among the advantages and disadvantages of circumcision, the following points can be noted:

• Easier to wash and perform other hygiene procedures on the penis. Dirt does not accumulate in the folds of the foreskin;
• The chances of developing infectious diseases are reduced. Including candidiasis, herpes;
• By circumcision, you completely eliminate the risk of phimosis;
• The duration of intimate contacts increases. Sensitivity decreases, making it much easier to control the onset of orgasm;
• The sensations during orgasm change. They become longer and stronger;
• The risk of oncological neoplasms of the penis and its skin is reduced;
• The head ceases to be sensitive to any touch. What is important in the case of some psychological-sexual disorders.

In addition, circumcision is one of the best preventive methods against STDs. Their microscopic pathogens accumulate to a lesser extent on the genitals and come into contact with the mucous membranes. Of course, nothing can replace condoms anyway.

Despite the benefits and rich history of the procedure, problems and complications after circumcision also happen:

• The head becomes more vulnerable to traumatic injury. As a whole, its sensitivity decreases, and the density of the epithelium increases;
• Surgery may not be perfect
• Sometimes the sensitivity is reduced too much. In this situation, achieving ejaculation during sex becomes difficult;
• Pain may occur when moving during intimate contact.

It is also worth remembering that even circumcision does not completely eliminate infections and bacteria in the genital area. After circumcision of the foreskin, they still need to be kept clean, and also do not forget about the safety of sexual intercourse.

Types of phimosis surgery

To cope with phimosis, you need to carry out a complete or incomplete circumcision. The rest of the penis is covered with skin. This type of surgery is required for very advanced cases of phimosis. For example, if the skin is completely fused with the mucous membrane, and you urgently need to open the urethra for urination.

The main methods of surgery for phimosis are as follows:

• Circumcision (that is, the actual circumcision);
• Plastic surgery of the skin of the penis.

Circumcision is one of the simplest surgical operations. The foreskin is removed in a circle, which is performed quite quickly and usually does not cause complications.Rehabilitation after the intervention takes only a few days, and the operation itself - no more than a quarter of an hour. But the positive effects will last forever. Do not be afraid of the operation. Circumcision of the foreskin in adult men will quickly make life easier in case of chronic phimosis.

The most common of the negative effects are marks in the form of scars around the circumference of the penis. To avoid it, a plastic version of circumcision was invented. In this situation, the plastic surgery specialist only slightly cuts the skin adhering to the head. And then, in fact, forms a new flesh out of it. This option is suitable if you need to get rid of phimosis, but you do not need both negative and positive consequences of a full circumcision.

Circumcision process

On a massive scale, such an operation is usually carried out only in developing countries. Conditions here do not always correspond to ideal sanitation. Therefore, complications develop relatively often. In addition, even in the case of small children, anesthesia is not used. In view of this, the obligation to circumcise a newborn is often considered by Europeans as a kind of barbarism. However, the operation in the countries of the East has not only cultural, but also completely medical indications.

The specialist pinches or grabs it with tweezers. It is pulled further away from the head and cut off - a classic version of circumcision.

Another option is to make an incision along the line of the head. It is this method that is used for phimosis. The frenulum is not affected, and the skin can either be pulled back or not. It depends on how much of the skin of the penis will be removed

The circular section method is fraught with traumatic damage to the penis, and requires a certain skill. Therefore, in Judaism there is a special position of a doctor who specializes in circumcision.

Of course, anesthesia is used in modern conditions. In the case of a circular section - common. For boys and young men under 14 years of age, general anesthesia is provided even in the case of classical circumcision.

Laser cutting

One of the innovations of modern medicine - laser surgery, has found application in the field of circumcision. The use of a laser ensures that scars remain minimal. And also, more importantly, the laser eliminates the possibility of head injury. The operation becomes less traumatic, the patient loses less blood.

The cost of such an intervention in plastic surgery clinics is somewhat higher. However, it can be done quickly, and rehabilitation takes much less time.

Rehabilitation

After such a surgical intervention as circumcision, pain may torment for some time - this is not for long, and will soon pass. Painkillers are indicated for three days. At first, irritation and swelling may occur. Intimate contacts should be avoided for 4-6 weeks

In the future, the patient will have to get used to the fact that there is no foreskin. As a result, sensations change during intimate contacts and masturbation. It is difficult to say in advance whether such a change will be pleasant - judging by the reviews, it depends on the preferences of a particular patient.

Circumcision has both pluses and minuses - it is up to the patient to decide whether such an intervention is suitable for him. Some time ago, circumcision even came into fashion among European and American men. Modern doctors argue about the need for adult circumcision, and it's up to you to decide. For example, if you have phimosis, you may find partial circumcision more convenient.