Interesting comments and opinions. I know that coming from a non-religious family, I was circumcised after birth because the doctors stated that it was better for hygiene. However, I got an infection (from the surgery) and spent 3 extra weeks in the hospital, nearly dying.
Thankfully, my following siblings were not put in that situation (and I had no long-term issues). And although I do believe that it is better for hygiene, it also takes the majority of nerves out.
Today, I believe that it should be an optional surgery or when medically required. In today's world, it is largely unnecessary.
that map has to be wrong. it's rare in Australia, it was deemed unnecessary and cruel in the 70s. only people over 50 have it here unless they suffer from certain religious affliction.
I smell a “what you should and shouldnt be allowed to have your kids have operated on” debate
Female genital mutilation (FGM), is illegal because it causes numerous health complications, including death, with no benefits whatsoever.
I think that male circumcision is a choice adults should make for themselves. It's not something that should be forced on kids or babies.
I'm not convinced I want law enforcement to police parents, who want male circumcision performed on their children, when the risks, benefits, and costs are all minimal if performed by a doctor. If a parent really wants to get the procedure performed on their child, then it's better for the child that they have access to a doctor.
What's being referenced in the meme is know as Metzitzah B’peh (Direct Oral Suctioning).
This comes with obvious health risks
Having a circumcision done in this manner negates any of the minimal benefits of getting a circumcision done. The only reason to have it done this way is to fulfill a religious rite of passage and since this method can harm the child I don't see why it should be allowed.
Maybe we could properly fund our public schools and ensure people can get informed about this topic in Sex Ed, so they're less likely to want this done to their children.
No comment on gential mutilation, but that picture just put the uncomfortable phase of "meat straw" into my head. Thank you for that gift.
My most genuine wish would be to see the people caring about mutilation, consent and bodily autonomy to take a look at what we do to non-humans in animal agriculture, apply their convictions consistently and go vegan.
Brought to you by the same folks who introduced you to: considering a woman's rape to NOT be a violent crime against the woman, but instead a property crime against her husband/father.
Antiquated bullshit doesn't belong in this world. If you disagree, go walk across a desert or something.
Im not expert but this one doesnt look healthy and its leaking
The title aside. I thought the meme was joking about the crazy ass "mohalim" ritual aka rabbis sucking off babies. And so I find the meme alone a success.
I agree it should not be done unnecessarily. I've hooked up with plenty of men in my lifetime and have seen some grotesque circumcisions.
The worst botched ones I've seen are when the skin bridges to the head or when the circumcision was done too tight (and causes issues when erect). More commonly, I've seen some pretty gnarly scar tissue along the shaft, but that seems to be less problematic. I am curious if folks with botched circumcisions are still supportive of it, since it's so ingrained in their culture.
I feel that. I had my foreskin removed due to medical reasons when I was a child. Could not imagine doing that to my child without reason
