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I’ve heard about that. Believe it’s good
lesbgirl · 26-30, F
@SW-User it is.
pennynoodles · 56-60, F
My son had to have it done when he was about 7 for medical reasons. In the U.K. it is not such a regular thing for a boy to have done so it was a big decision. He would've had problems if it had been left so we had very little choice in the end. When he came round from the anaesthetic I felt so bad, almost as if my son had been butchered. He is now 28 and we have had frank conversations about it on several occasions through his life. He has completely reassured me that it has never been an issue for him, it has never bothered him and he doesn't remember it being as traumatic for him as it probably was for me. I hope this helps.
WildHeart · 41-45, F
@pennynoodles thank you so much for responding, I appreciate it. Reading your experience gives me some ray of hope in this darkest hour.
pennynoodles · 56-60, F
Honestly, he will be fine. @WildHeart
smileylovesgaming · 31-35, F
All 3 of my boy's got it done when they was born. Just a lot easier at that age.
WildHeart · 41-45, F
@smileylovesgaming True I hear the healing process is a lot quicker as well.
smileylovesgaming · 31-35, F
@WildHeart that is very true. Much harder 12 and up
WildHeart · 41-45, F
@smileylovesgaming Sometimes we are ignorant until we face a situation which leaves us with no choice
PoetryNEmotion · F
I had my son done at age 18 months for medical reasons. I had wanted it at birth, but he was ill and couldn't be.
meemo70 · 51-55, M
I was done at 2. Nowadays it's done at birth. Some Asian countries they still do it until 13. Better some when they're newborn
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PoetryNEmotion · F
@WildHeart How old is your son? Why are you having so much trouble? Are you feeling worse than he is about the whole situation? Following circumcision, the healing is relatively uncomplicated. Only in the first few days is there any concerns. If you are that worried, take him to the pediatrician or your family doctor.
WildHeart · 41-45, F
@PoetryNEmotion He is 5 years old, I was not looking for medical assistance on here. Just wanting to hear more from other parents who have gone through this.
In my case its not just a circumcision, there were a lot of complications. He is seeing his paediatric urologist.
In my case its not just a circumcision, there were a lot of complications. He is seeing his paediatric urologist.
Tuscan · 70-79, M
if you are in the US it seems that circumcision is the default. Everywhere else it is either done for religious reasons or very rarely for medical reasons. I am not a mom though just a boy who likes the way his boy bits are designed.
Tuscan · 70-79, M
I am in the UK where circumcision is unusual. I am just commenting on the way it appears from internet chat.
Keepitsimple · 51-55, F
Boys were done at birth husband when he was in his 30’s.
WildHeart · 41-45, F
@Keepitsimple I hear its best when they are newborns.
Keepitsimple · 51-55, F
@WildHeart I wanted my boys done he didn’t until he had to get done and then he changed his mind.
Bean17 · 51-55, F
I did have to when he was 9 years old.😕
hippyjoe1955 · 70-79, M
Not a mom but I was circumcised at about 5 years old for medical reasons.
xSharp · 31-35, M
@hippyjoe1955 i just worked on pulling it back, eventually it wasnt so tight anymore lol
hippyjoe1955 · 70-79, M
@xSharp Yeah we were able to do that with our sons as well. Mine was just too long and too tight. I think that is what frightened me most when it was done. I could see things I had never seen before.
hippyjoe1955 · 70-79, M
@WildHeart I think a lot of Mom's fears were related to how I would fit in socially with a 'modified' penis. As it turned out about 1/2 the boys were circumcised and the other half were not. No one thought anything about it when we were in the communal shower following gym class.

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son was done at birth
WildHeart · 41-45, F
@SW-User Wish I had done it back then.
Happy New Year to you
Happy New Year to you
lesbgirl · 26-30, F
Brothers were done at 2

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Never been circumcised but no problems

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After reading all the comments here. I would like to ask , why is circumcised is necessary?
ExtremeNext · 36-40
Why do you need medical reasons all guys should be, it should be a crime for men not to be they look like freaks
I just point and laugh when I see one
I just point and laugh when I see one
Keepitsimple · 51-55, F
@ExtremeNext it’s a touchy subject because some people believe it mutilation but I only saw the cleanliness of it and less risk of STD’s and future complications. People from Europe believe very differently I think.
ExtremeNext · 36-40
@Keepitsimple Off with their heads I say
WildHeart · 41-45, F
@ExtremeNext Not where I come from. Yes, after all thus trauma I think parents should consider this option straight after birth.
Hdryder555 · 61-69, M
Just being nosy, why didn't you have him circumcised at birth?
WildHeart · 41-45, F
@Hdryder555 No I didn't. Poor choice on my side.
Hdryder555 · 61-69, M
@WildHeart how old is he now
WildHeart · 41-45, F
@Hdryder555 His 5 years old