One "look" isn't better than the other. However, because we tend to be suspicious of things that are unfamiliar, uncircumcised men have been subjected to plenty of stares in locker rooms. (It's a safe bet that Leon's equipment wouldn't have raised any eyebrows back in the Ukraine.)
Penis fashions, like clothing fashions, don't stand still, and yesterday's hot look is today's old news. Today, circumcision rates in the United States are falling. The National Center for Health Statistics in Hyattsville, MD., placed the U.S. rate at around 64 percent in 1995, the last year for which figures are available. The rate is much lower in other countries. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, circumcision is not the majority in Asia, South America, or most of Europe.
Size Doesn't Matter
According to Alacron, circumcision does not affect the size of the erect penis, so you can stop blaming your mom's obstetrician for your teeny peeny. When erect, the uncut penis extends through the foreskin, and for the most part looks like the erect penis of the circumcised male. There is also no medical evidence that one is better off either way in the area of sexual performance. However, anti-circumcision advocates argue that the head of the uncircumcised penis is more sensitive due to the protective nature of the foreskin when not aroused.
A New Look?
Some men choose to be circumcised as adults, typically for either religious (conversion to another faith) or cosmetic (they want to have the circumcised look) reasons. Chances are you don't need the operation for medical reasons, and if you're only doing it to change the appearance, think hard about your choice. If you're circumcised and would like to revert to your au naturel state, it is possible to reverse a circumcision through constant stretching of the skin in order to form a new foreskin. However, this can take years to accomplish.
The circumcised versus uncircumcised battle has reached new heights in recent years. There is now a worldwide anti-circumcision movement that is vehement about eliminating the procedure, just as there is increased attention to female genital mutilation. New parents may be surprised to discover that what was once a personal matter between parent and physician has become a political one.
If you are considering a circumcision or a method of reforming the foreskin, make sure you get all the facts from a medical professional so that you can make an informed decision. And the best advice regarding Mr. Happy may just be, if he ain't broke, don't fix him.
