And those benefits are inconclusive, as I've already shown with Dr. Hall's blog post. Some studies say it is, others say it isn't. Therefore, the only conclusive benefit that IS apparent is the time saved on hygiene, which in itself, is also negligible.

Ugh... the idiocy of moral relatavism; the idea that a barbaric practice suddenly becomes ok or "sacred" merely by changing the cultural context. And if you think that because I'm not a Jew I'm not authorized to form a contesting opinion, I'll point out that I also needn't study fashion under Tim Gunn in order to…

I'm not sure why you felt the need to jump into the unnecessary shaming with "maybe you should reconsider being a parent."

I assume they're safely napping at the moment. I'd hate for you to get into trouble. n_n

That is, of course, a fair point, as there is much more to cut away the longer he waits, and therefore, more to heal, but again, if there are no conclusive, concrete, medical reasons to have it done, I see no reason to go through with it.

Okay, I LOVE PUNS, but I do have my limits, and this one didn't even occur to me til I saw it in print... Uuuugggghhh...

I agree with you. If there's a problem, then by all means do what is necessary to correct it to prevent further damage, infection, or (heavens!) amputation. I just thought it important to point out the general hypocrisy when it comes to female circumcision. And when any circumcision is performed at a bris, I try my…

Yes, it does matter how many benefits there are. If it's all tied to hygiene, then isn't it better to teach the hygiene rather than permanently excise a part of his body in order to preemptively save him a few extra minutes in the bath?

What I also find infuriating is the general acceptance of male circumcision as a medical procedure, but the "cutting of the rose" is always mutilation, when the idea is that it's ALL MUTILATION. Nobody is touting the medical benefits of clitoral or labial excision, nor should they: because there aren't any.

National Heath Services on vaccines

The difference being the mountains of evidence supporting the medical benefits of vaccination, not just for the child, but for the rest of us as a whole. As for circumcision, some studies support the medical benefits, others do not. Therefore, the net benefit seems to be negligible, if there's any at all. If the…

While it's true that a circumcised penis is much easier to clean, foreskin is perfectly normal, it just requires a little extra to get underneath, which isn't that much. Some studies say that circumcision reduces STD's and cancer, and others say there's no difference. Assuming everything's normal and there are no…

While there are certainly arguments for and against the practice, the strongest evidence for it seeems tied to hygiene, as even the evidence that it reduces penile cancer is shoddy, at best. Research still isn't conclusive, apparently.

That so made my day, thank you! :D

Considering it's religious genital mutilation and there's no evidence of any medical benefits, I hope it's eliminated altogether. Certainly no infant son of mine will be subjected to this barbarism.

Also, possible douche canoe trigger warning, but insert obligatory "My sexual preference is often" here.

I do find pointing out this hilarious irony sexie. :)

I've only used one, and since nobody really seemed interested in me, I've actually forgotten which one it was. I prefer face to face "Hi, I'm DJ! I just had to tell you how great your hair looks!" but with my stutter, I'm more expressive via text. I may try this one though.

I dig their manifesto because they outright address the oppression hindering our free expression of sexuality. It's BEYOND time we, as a culture, just stop seeing sex as strictly a moral issue and recognize that it's PRIMARILY an issue of health and well being.