Ask his Dr. if he thinks it’s necessary.
Both of my boys are circumcised and my reasoning is that when they get to be preteens, alot of preteens go through a no shower stage and im sorry but im not helping my preteen shower after I showed him as a child how to clean himself. I dont want him to smell there because he didnt clean it properly or get some kind of infection there because of it. Plus the men ive been with that have been intact would tell me about how they wish their parents wouldve had it done for them as infants. With all that being said, this is your child and your decision and dont let anyone make you feel bad for your decision.
I left my boys alone 
13 and 16 and never had any issues with infections or anything like that
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If I knew what I know now I would have never told them it was okay.
Don’t do it. It is barbaric and totally unnecessary
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Reasons parents choose to circumcise their sons and why they’re incorrect:
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“Its cleaner.” - Actually no, its not. The foreskin is fused to the glans until puberty leaving nothing to clean whatsoever until 10-12 years old. When it does detach around that time, you wash it like the rest of your body.
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“It reduces the risk of uti’s.” - The risk reduction is LESS than 1%. Not significant enough to amputate healthy functioning tissue. Not to mention, that reduction only applies to infancy. Not adulthood. As adults, intact and circumcised males have the same risk of developing urinary tract infections.
*Allowing a circumcised bleeding penis to heal in a diaper full of urine and feces increases risk of infection.
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“It reduces the risk of penile cancer.” -Aside from the fact that the American Cancer Society has already spoken out about that not being true, let’s pretend for a minute that it is. Penile cancer is already so rare, that your son has a better chance of developing breast cancer than he does of ever developing penile cancer. Penile cancer includes the shaft and glans. The foreskin makes absolutely no difference.
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“It reduces the risk of STDs.” - The only thing that prevents STDs are CONDOMS. Not circumcision. In actuality, the foreskin has been shown to have cells that act as part of the immune system in protecting against STDs.
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“His penis should match his dad’s.” - Ew. No it shouldn’t. Your son will never notice a difference in his and his dad’s penis unless your family is keen on whipping it out at thanksgiving and comparing.
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“Circumcised penises just look better.” - All penises look the same when erect, intact or not. Aside from the fact that the glans on a circumcised male is keratinized and “dried out” therefore looking smaller than it really should. Not to mention pushing your sexual preferences on your son’s body is pedophilia.
Now let’s look at the facts:
A baby boy dies every 2 days as a direct result of a non medically necessary circumcision.
Thousands of men will suffer long term complications including meatitis, erectile dysfunction, painful erections, diminished sexual pleasure, and more.
Over 250,000 men in the US are currently restoring their foreskin and wish they had been left intact from birth.
Countless men as adults have sued their parents and practitioners for performing their circumcision without their consent as babies.
The lack of foreskin will effect every circumcised male and their partner’s intimate life.
Still think it’s a good idea? If anyone has any questions and would like more information without judgement, feel free to message me.
This post is not meant to shame circumcised males or parents that made the decision to do so. It is meant to raise awareness & inform others of the risks. You can regret making the decision and share what you have learned so the cycle stops 
I have 3 boys none are circumcised my oldest is almost 11 and has never had any issues
We didn’t circumcise our son and no regrets. My husband wishes he hadn’t been. 
There’s is no MEDICAL REASON to circumcise:sparkles: our son is 8 months and no issues so far. Seems unnecessary and all due to social standards. But you do you, mama!!!
My son is 22 years and I didn’t circumcise him and no issues there.
I have 3 boys and all are circumcised. My dad and FIL both had to have it done as adults and it was extremely painful.
You said YOUR son? Who cares what anyone else thinks, he’s your son.
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I circumcised my son and plan to do it again when this baby boy comes. But for many healthy reasons, I recommend it. For starters MEN DO NOT HAVE PERSONAL HYGIENE SKILLS… how many men do you know wipe and properly clean them selves after urination??? My cousin was 13,and he had to have his done, when he was born insurance wouldn’t cover it so they never got it done. Well my cousin had issues cleaning and taking care of himself like most boys/guys do, well he got such a bad infection he would have to keep going to the Dr for antibiotics and all that, so the Dr suggested him getting cut. Granted it’s better to do it as a baby then years later cause they won’t remember it.
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Ask a question that tells everyone you’re american.
The rest of the world know better.
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It’s your son and most countries outside of America don’t think it’s necessary. And honestly it’s really not but it’s a decision that only you can make.
I have 4 boys and i didnt with them. When my oldest was 15 he wanted it done. So he did. My other 3 are still intact
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Both of my boys are circumcised. There’s risk of infection if not cleaned and cared for properly.
If you don’t circumcise they can get HPV and it can be passed to their partners and it can cause cancer… Known fact check it out!!!
I did not circumcise my oldest son and at the age of 3 he ended up having to be circumcised- I can still remember the screaming pain for a week every time I had to change dressings and if he was wet at all.
If you are not going to, please read the necessities of bathing and cleaning and plan on having to remind your son often.
I have 2 boys both mine are done.
Mine wasn’t circumcised you just have to teach them young how to pull the skin back and to be sure they clean themselves. He never had any problems.so it’s a parents choice.
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Research. I think it’s more about cleanliness and care of the body parts. Ask for reasons why people prefer one way over the other… good luck
You are NOT making a mistake. Don’t do it!
I say do what you think is best for YOUR child. I chose to do it as his dad is circumcised and I felt more comfortable caring for him circumcised. But he’s your child. Do what you and his dad feel is best and don’t worry about what anyone else thinks.
My son is circumcised and I regret it 
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Do whatever is best for your child.
My boys are both circumcised, but that’s what we decided.
Don’t let anyone pressure you into deciding one way or the other.
If people keep pressuring you about it, ask them why they are so obsessed with your boys genitals
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If you have to do it at a later age you will regret it .
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He is your baby not theirs. So momma make your decision. If you choose to not circumcise its ok he can choose to later in life if he wants to. Many in europe dont circumcise and theyre healthy. Do what you think is best.
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I had twin baby boys when I was 19, in 1998…I just assumed that it was a normal thing to get them circumsised. The nurse took them from me and assured me it was no big deal…a few minutes later I hear the blood curling scream from them down the hall…I couldn’t believe what I had just given consent to. I had another boy years later and did my research…it is not necessary at all and is just cosmetic…my pediatrician also told me this. I told them no and the doctors kinda gave me a hard time at the hospital. There was no way I was gonna put another child of mine through that…all these years later and I can still hear that scream in the back of my head!
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All of the reasons to circumcise an infant are bullshit unless there is a legit medical reason, which is very rare. You just clean your baby’s penis like a finger, no retraction of the foreskin at all. Your child should be able to retract around puberty, then they just retract and rinse with water. A lot easier than an unnecessary bloody wound in a poopy diaper. 80% of the world’s men are intact. I believe in bodily autonomy for all. It shouldn’t be a parent’s choice to have cosmetic surgery preformed on a baby. Times are changing.
My husband wasn’t either so when he turned 74 he started having trouble ended up having to be circumcised an still has problems so get your kid done before he get older it hurts so bad after they get older
We have a 2 month old and we got him circumcised
Tell them to worry about their own genitals
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As a dude who was circumcised I can give you two sides of this. Without it there is a lot more feeling and it’s more sensitive. You don’t have fabric running around it all day and night. He has to keep it clean, by pulling the skin back or some grossness can fester in there. The skin that connects at the bottom can start to hurt, chafe, or tear when you get older. It happened to my brother and I. There is nothing fun about getting this done in your 20’s…
In my experience I had it done to my son based on what happened in mine and my brothers life. It’s not a situation that happens to everyone but it still sucked. If I had another son I would do it to him just in case. Still feels great lol, not like it ruined anything for me.
I wish I had waited and let my son decide if he wanted it done.
It’s your child do what you feel is best. I had both my boys circumcised, but he’s your child and your choice what is best. Good luck
I let my man make the decision since I dont have a penis, im not sure how it is to be or not be.
Its no one else’s business what you decide to do. You’re the parents.
Bloodstained Men & Their Friends
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Why yall so concerned with what people say about a kid YOU created, quit worrying about what others tell you and cut those people out of your life, if they’re so concerned with your child’s genitals maybe they should go have their own children to worry about.
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Absolutely not. It is unnecessary. Do what’s best for you and your baby.
I did NOT have my boys circumcised. I saw no need to put them through unnecessary pain.
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YOU do what YOU want, he is your son!!! I had my sons done in the hospital before we came home, he barely cried and had no complications. It’s YOUR choice!!!
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We opted not to circumcise our son- he’s five now, zero complications. When we learned that the United States is one of the only places where it’s common, we decided he didn’t need to go through that.
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As a man left intact, I support you in giving your boy the gift of being intact. It is easier on you as a mum with no wounds to deal with in diapers, it is not medically necessary, (the AAP states that it is a parent’s choice) it disrespects your son’s right to choice, genital integrity and autonomy, (in most international agreements on Children’s rights), and it is a permanent alteration that he will have to live with all his life.
Please stand for your new soul against those that would have him suffer for cultural, religious or preference.
For those who say it is a parent’s choice, one needs to remember that parent’s are not allowed to mutilate female children’s genitals, so male genitals should also be protected.
For the greater good of all, may the blessings be.
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my son is 13 months and never had a single issue with his whole penis. Just make sure you aren’t pulling the foreskin back! Just wipe like a finger and go. The biggest majority of infections in uncircumcised babies is microtears from retraction leading to infections.
Its your chose but I have 2 boys both were done because its cleaner less infections and other boys didn’t see them as different from them in gym . most boys are done so i think its better for your son but like I said its up to you and your husband .
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Got a boy and it never crossed my mind. It’s how it’s made and I’m not changing him to make other people happy. If he doesn’t like it, when he’s old enough he can make that decision himself. After all it’s his body not mine.
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I’ve heard from adult men that decided to get circumcised as an adult say they regretted their decision. They said it took away alot of feeling. One said and i quote “it’s like going color blind, I can still see but it’s not as enjoyable”
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That is a choice you and the baby’s father should make. We circumcised our son.
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I left the decision up to my son’s dad and he said no so i agreed. I didnt really want it done anyone, to me its an unnecessary medical procedure if there hasnt been an issue and my partner agreed. When family asked we just asnwered with a flat no we arent getting him done as there is no medical reason to.
I had the midwives show me gow to clean it properly for baths and nappy changes as it was all new to me. They were more than happy to walk me through it.
We have had issues with nappy rashes and skin allergies over his bum but that part has always been fine. No issues so far and he is really sweaty kid so always needs a daily wash down and we’ve had no issues. As he gets older we’ll show him the appropriate way to clean it and keep it clean to avoid any future issues.
There’s not really a right or wrong decision here. Your baby, your choice.
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He’s your son. You choose. I didn’t circumcise mine but my hubby wanted me to but I flat out refused
Its cosmetic surgery …don’t do it if you don’t want to do it …nobody deserves to have an opinion about your sons genitals
It really doesn’t make a difference
This is another money racket years ago this was never done it was a religious thing why did 90 percent of mothers started doing this its painful for the little one I personally dont agree with it just . My opinion
I left it up to my husband… I don’t have one so left it up to the one that has the parts!
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Both of my nephews are uncircumcised, no problems. Your kid, your choice.
I have 2 boys and a step son and none of them are. No issues at all
So I’m a CNA. I deal with a LOT of uncircumcised men… they can’t care for themselves anymore and I’ve seen a lot of newbies go in and not clean them right. They get a LOT of infections to where it hurts them to get cleaned.
I’ve even had one man get a catheter just because no one was cleaning him properly (I had asked why he was catheterized when I started working there)
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Boys are suppose to get circumsied because of medical issues they can face in future, it’s better to get him circumsied when he is 3 months old. And this is the right decision you will take if you don’t do it he will get circumsied when he will be older anyway.
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3 boys…all snipped
No infections, good luck with keeping it clean if u don’t… and its pretty ugly without it when older…your choice
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It’s up to you my son isn’t, and my nephew’s they had no problems. We taught our son how to wash ect. I’m glad I didn’t circumsed… my dad wasn’t either.
The first line says your family doesn’t want you too then the story says they want you too. Whatever the case is, just do what you feel. It’s your child. I know my father said he wasn’t circumcised when he was born. He got circumcised in his 40s and boy he said he wish he had it done when he was born 
Jesus was circumcised and our son was
My son is not done…no problem…why would there be…it’s how boys are made
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you are wondering If you are making a mistake ? Don’t do it and if they want it done later on in life they can do it. You don’t give an option when you do it.
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O i would and i did all three of my boys
I have 2 boys my first had to have at 6years old cause everytime he would urinate he would scream it would sting.Then my second ,i made sure he had it done when he was new born
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Don’t fall for their peer pressure
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Boys are born perfect! All the medical “benefits” are overinflated and it causes way more issues than it “solves”. Honestly, it’s no ones business what happens to your sons genitals. Intact is so easy to care for, you wipe it like a finger or rinse with clear water and never ever try to retract, he’ll do that when he’s ready.
Yourwholebaby.org is a great resource for info!
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My son is uncircumcised, almost 10, and no issues. He has been taught proper care and I didn’t really see it as a necessity.
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Both my boys were done they are adults now problem free happy normal men with no repressed trauma , it’s a decision that has no rite or wrong answer more a personal and patriarchal preference
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Tell them that the fact they are so concerned with your sons genitals is creepy. It’s not their penis and not yours, it’s your sons. Would you circumcise your daughter? They are born with extra skin too. Thats a ridiculous question, right? We should feel the same way when people ask if we want our sons cut.
Could you live with yourself if he ended up being one of the over 100 boys who die every year from the procedure? Could you live with yourself if they accidentally amputated his penis? Could you live with yourself if you find out years later that they took too much skin and his erections are so painful he can’t enjoy sex? How about if he ever comes to you upset because you stole that choice from him? Personally, I’m not a fan of robbing children of their body autonomy in order to mutilate them, but it’s not yet illegal so do what you will.
I live in the UK circumcision isn’t a thing. My boy isn’t my partner isn’t they are fine. Just teach them how to clean it properly from a young age its not difficult. No one I know is circumcised and none of them have had any infections in their lives either. I don’t agree with it either. Just the same as fgm , if that’s bad and illegal why isn’t that 
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People are still doing this ? 
Don’t do it, it’s mutilation and it’s not giving the CHILD a choice. I don’t even know anyone who does this anymore. Where I live you have to pay for it if and it’s highly discouraged by the doctor
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Your child, not theirs so they can stuff it. That decision is for the parents
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My husband isnt, my son isnt and my soon to be born son wont be it’s your choice but as long as you teach them how to properly clean themselves they should be fine.
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I have one that is and one that isn’t. There isn’t a difference right now because they are 4 & 2 but if I had another boy I wouldn’t do it. In my opinion the pros do not put weigh the cons. And most of the medical reasons to do it are just preventative and can still happen
Ok so here goes. I’m a mama of soon to be 6 boys and 1 girl. (I’m due next week to have 6th son) my first 3 boys I was pushed by family to circumsize. I was young and so I did it…with my 4th and 5th boys I was told by their dad he didn’t want it done so I didn’t do it. 1st off seeing them bloody and upset after being cut was hard on me let alone them. There are risks as well. 2nd if you leave them intact many people don’t know how to deal with intact boys and if they retract the skin they can cause harm and make it so kiddo may HAVE to get circumsized due to damage/trauma. So you have to make sure any who care for or look after an intact boy knows what to do. I was told by family repeatedly that circumsizing was medically needed to keep boys healthy. Not so, I later found out. My 6th son like my 4th and 5th shall remain intact.
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Watch Elephant in the hospital. There is absolutely no reason for circumcision. You have to be your sons advocate. YOUR son. Its your choice. I promise there will always be someone who doesn’t agree with your decisions as a parent but cool thing is- it’s none of their f***ing business!
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That’s a hard one for me, I chose to leave my son’s uncircumcised because one I’m scared of hurting him and 2 I don’t see the point of doing it. If it’s medically necessary I’ll do it but now he is perfect
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Both my boys were circumcised as soon as they could be and they are 21 years old and almost 5 years old and they have both been perfectly fine with no issues and they don’t remember having them done, so don’t let people scare you by saying its traumatizing for them. I also have a husband who wasn’t circumcised and he’s also had no issues. So you just make whatever decision you feel like making. If they end up with any issues, I don’t believe it’s because they were or weren’t circumcised.
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My son and 3 nephews are whole. Don’t let negative people have a say in your child. I’m concerned they care so much about his punishment, gross
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I didn’t circumcise my son either, but my husband wanted to as he wished his parents had for him. (He isn’t cut either) and I’m glad I didn’t. I couldn’t put my little guy through something unnecessary
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O hun im just saying that my father wasn’t, and he battle infection lifelong
Boys are born with foreskin for a reason … it’s not an abnormality or something that “needs” to be removed. I understand that they wont remeber but I personally dont get pieces of my babies chopped off 
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It’s ur child so it’s ur choice. Listen to your gut. Your the mom.
It’s your kid, not theirs. Who really cares what they want.
My son isnt, i had gone in thinking that yet i will get him circumcised. But then i met him and didnt want to do it. My husband isnt so he knows how to teach my son cleaning. We have had no issues.
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There’s no need to. My boys were not circumcised, never had any issues. The pediatrician our foster children did not circumcise her boys, no issues. Teach him proper hygiene and he’ll be fine. Follow your mom’s instincts. And Congratulations!
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My son isn’t. It’s pointless and only hurts them teach him how to clean it and he will be fine. He’s your son not theirs tell them to get over it. And when he’s older he can decide if he wants to get it done or not
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Mine aren’t/won’t be I don’t think it’s necessary nor do I think it’s my decision because it is a surgery that does scare me in a sense especially as a young first time mom also being low income I couldn’t pay for the surgery at the time. I would just teach him to clean it properly and make sure that he’s taking care of himself to me it’s not different than a girl because you should always make sure you are clean
Y’all are crazy as hell my son had it done no problems
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It doesn’t need to be done unless for medical reasons!!! If it wasn’t supposed to be like that he’d of been born without a foreskin!!
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- You can’t undo a circumcision.
- Your choice, and his choice when he gets older.
- I’m not, & I can say from experience that health benefits are negligible
- Are they even gonna check??
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I’d say either way is fine , my son is circumcised and I have zero regrets … i ultimately left that decision up to the father/my husband
Every guy I know is grateful to have had it for as a baby. How traumatic to have to do it as an adult. 
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I didn’t have my son circumcised. His father hadn’t been. No need for it if taught proper hygiene.
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i did both of my sons, my husband is not and wishes he was bc he has to watch he doesnt get yeast or anything else built up under the foreskin
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Unless you’re Jewish, I wouldn’t do it. Both my son and partner aren’t
It is your choice. I know my mom’s oldest son hates that he wasn’t because to him it’s embarrassing. Both my sons are, my oldest was done at birth and my youngest had to wait until he was 1 (which seemed more complicated than at birth) because they had to use the foreskin for his hypospadias.