![]() ![]() However, the procedure might need to be done under general anesthesia, recovery might take longer and the risk of complications might be greater when done later in life. ![]() The procedure generally takes about 10 minutes.Ĭircumcision is similar for older boys and adults. A special clamp or plastic ring will be attached to the penis, and the foreskin will be removed.Īfterward, the penis will be covered with an ointment, such as a topical antibiotic or petroleum jelly, and wrapped loosely with gauze. After the penis and surrounding area are cleansed, an anesthetic will be injected into the base of the penis or applied to the penis as a cream. Newborn circumcision is often done in the hospital nursery, usually within 10 days after birth.įor newborn circumcision, your son will lie on his back with his arms and legs restrained. Whether you're planning to have your son circumcised or you're pursuing circumcision for yourself, you'll likely need to provide written consent for the procedure. The remaining foreskin might reattach to the end of the penis, requiring minor surgical repairīefore circumcision, the doctor will explain the risks and benefits of the procedure.The foreskin might fail to heal properly.The foreskin might be cut too short or too long.Rarely, circumcision might result in foreskin problems. Side effects related to anesthesia are possible as well. The most common complications associated with circumcision are bleeding and infection. Also, circumcision might not be appropriate for premature babies who still require medical care in the hospital nursery or for babies born with abnormalities of the penis.Ĭircumcision doesn't affect fertility, nor is circumcision generally thought to enhance or detract from sexual pleasure for men or their partners. The risks of not being circumcised, however, are not only rare, but avoidable with proper care of the penis.Ĭircumcision might not be an option if certain blood-clotting disorders are present. In addition, cervical cancer is less common in the female sexual partners of circumcised men. Although cancer of the penis is rare, it's less common in circumcised men. This can lead to inflammation of the foreskin or head of the penis. Occasionally, the foreskin on an uncircumcised penis can be difficult or impossible to retract (phimosis). Still, safe sexual practices remain essential. Circumcised men might have a lower risk of certain sexually transmitted infections, including HIV. Decreased risk of sexually transmitted infections.Severe infections early in life can lead to kidney problems later. The risk of urinary tract infections in males is low, but these infections are more common in uncircumcised males. Decreased risk of urinary tract infections.However, boys with uncircumcised penises can be taught to wash regularly beneath the foreskin. Circumcision makes it simpler to wash the penis. In other cases, particularly in parts of Africa, circumcision is recommended for older boys or men to reduce the risk of certain sexually transmitted infections.Ĭircumcision might have various health benefits, including: Sometimes there's a medical need for circumcision, such as when the foreskin is too tight to be pulled back (retracted) over the glans. Circumcision can also be a matter of family tradition, personal hygiene or preventive health care. I’m headed to China this fall, so I’ll report back about how it’s served and enjoyed on the other side of the world.Circumcision is a religious or cultural ritual for many Jewish and Islamic families, as well as certain aboriginal tribes in Africa and Australia. The Geoduck’s long penis-shaped siphon stretches out under the sand and sucks in sea water, filtering out the nutrients, then spitting the rest out through its tip. They grow on the pacific northwest coast, can live up to 160 years, and taste sweet and tender. Geoduck is pronounced “gooey-duck,” likely from the Nisqually tribe’s word for ‘dig deep’ which is ‘gweduck.’ You have to get quite far down to harvest these creatures, as you can see in this photo below. That’s why exporting them has become big business. Now sophisticated Chinese palates are drawn to consume these creatures partly because of their erotic look and their aphrodisiac properties, but also for their slippery texture, something that is not as revered here in America where the Geoducks grow wild. I’ve been recommending clams for years as an aphrodisiac because of their iron-rich meat, and more recently because of a study linking their amino acids (D-aspartic acid and N-methyl-D-aspartic acid) to a rise in sexual hormones (only in animals so far, but it’s a start). Look at these Geoduck clams, or ‘elephant trunk’ clams, as they’re called in China where they are currently all the rage and going for $150 per pound. Mother Nature never ceases to delight me. ![]()
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