Circumcision cuts HIV infection

[Mr. Truelove]

Originally Posted by Chicup

On the other hand men who were circumcised as an adult can answer this question, and they had few complaints and most felt the sex was better. I have had this discussion on another message board quite a while ago and sadly do not have the links for you.

But, chances are they were not going into the procedure objectively. If a person was already choosing to be circumcised as an adult, there is reason to think that the person had already percieved a benefit, and therefore it likely to suffer a placebo type effect.

He might think it's better simply because he thought that all along.

The feels better argument is always going to be a tough one. I think though that more nerved endings are better than less.

Mr. Truelove

[Chicup]

Originally Posted by Mr. Truelove

But, chances are they were not going into the procedure objectively. If a person was already choosing to be circumcised as an adult, there is reason to think that the person had already percieved a benefit, and therefore it likely to suffer a placebo type effect.

He might think it's better simply because he thought that all along.

The feels better argument is always going to be a tough one. I think though that more nerved endings are better than less.

Mr. Truelove

Well since 'it lowers sexual pleasure' seems to be one of the main arguments for NOT having the procedure done, and its so weak that a placebo effect overcomes it, I think its safe to say it has very little effect on sexual pleasure.

[good times]

Having the surprisingly firm grasp of the obvious that I do, I have come to a firm conclusion on this issue. When having sex in the same room with a guy who is uncircumcised, being circumcised myself, and judging by the equivalent amount of moaning, oohing and ahing coming form each of us, it seems clear that sexual pleasure is identical, whether one is circumcised or not.

As to the original question of susceptibility to HIV I only have one thing to say, what a crock of BS.