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Any difference between circumcised and uncircumcised?

by Dr Patti Britton

question
Dr Patti
My first boyfriend had a non-circumcised penis, and my current boyfriend has a circumcised penis. Is there any difference in having sex with men who are circumcised and those who are not?
R


answer
Dear R
Your question addresses the changes in medical politics that affect our sexuality. Circumcision, where the foreskin of the penis is surgically removed after birth, was commonly performed for hygienic or religious reasons. This was a routine hygienic procedure in America and in recent years there has been a movement to stop this medically unnecessary practice. Circumcision has never been widely practised in the UK.

Having sex with a man without his foreskin will feel different, and there are advantages for both of you. First, he doesn't need to worry about daily cleansing of his foreskin. Men with an intact foreskin must take special care to move it up and down and clean inside the covered areas to avoid odours or more serious effects from a build-up of material. Thus with a circumcised penis fewer bacteria and germs will surface that can affect your sexual health as well as his. Secondly, some women prefer a man with a circumcised penis, as it may not create as much friction inside their vagina. Once he is inside your vagina, his unhooded penis may easily slide up and down to create pleasure for you both.

As regards which gives greater sexual pleasure, it really is a matter of personal taste. Whether covered or clipped, you can still enjoy the ride.

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