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Circumcision may prevent millions of HIV deaths.
What you should read to find out the truth about circumcision.
This contains an analysis of the studies associating circumcision with HIV & HPV, dispelling myths and introducing new information.
The goal of this paper is to present the latest information in circumcision research as well as to examine of the origins of the practice, and provide a brief history of the evolution of this procedure.
Circumcision of a male child born in the New Covenant is blasphemous and macabre torture.
This article explains what circumcision is and how the definition of the word has changed throughout the different eras of the Bible.
The practice of female circumcision is a dangerous and hidden practice.
Arguments for and against the practice of circumcision.
When considering the option to undergo a circumcision as an adult, it is important to know what to expect as the outcome, the risks and benefits of surgery and what recovery issues will need to be addressed.
Christians often wrongly assume that the Bible advocates that Christians be circumcised. Learn what the Scriptures say about circumcision and how this practice came to be.
Religious and health authorities in Egypt have banned female circumcision after the death of a 12-year-old girl who underwent the procedure.
According to recent research, male circumcision is much less important than previously thought at hindering the spread of the AIDS pandemic. Instead, infected prostitutes are much more likely the spreaders of AIDS.
New studies in South Africa and Kenya show circumcision reduces risk for HIV by 60%. Is it ethical to circumcise all male babies?
Circumcision is safer, and should be completed with every birth.
Studies have found that there are five sensitive areas to a male penis. Ultimately, researchers aim to discover how circumcision affects what a man feels.
Routine infant circumcision has been dropping since the 70's but a new study released says it's at an all time low.
You'll be surprised what you don't know about infant circumcision.
City health officials of New York are looking into a program that will urge circumcision for men who are at high risk of AIDS.
The United Nations has endorsed male circumcision as a way to prevent HIV in heterosexual Men.
On Wednesday, the United Nations recommended the use of male circumcision to help decrease the spread of the deadly HIV virus.
Recent findings from studies have found that circumcision may in deed have a medical benefit. The benefit being that circumcision can reduce a man's chances of catching HIV by up to 60 percent.
It is one of the many myths floating around about circumcision. But is it true, or just another medical myth?
What is a circumcision and why do we still practice this mutilating custom?
Female Circumcision also known as Female Genital Cutting is a procedure that removes part of or all of the external genitals. This act of abuse is seen in some African, Asian and European cultures. Average ages is 4 to 12 years of age.
This is a brief look at circumcision aimed at getting new parents to look into it and research the topic, so that they can make an informed decision for their children.
Female circumcision is currently performed in the United States to enhanse sexuals sesation and for cosmetic reasons. In the past extreme forms of female circumcision were practiced in the United States.
Sex bored me. I had no sex drive. I approached my mother and discovered why I disliked sex so much. She told me the mid-wife made a mistake during my birth. I am a victim of female circumcision.
Female genital mutilation (FGM) by opponents has been performed upon millions of young girls (mostly in Africa and the Middle East) , scarring them for life. Find out what's being done to stop this brutal tradition.
New parents need to weigh all the available information before making the decision to circumcise.
Baby boys who are circumcised face greater risks of catching MSRA the Super Bug that is going around hospitals and doctor's offices.
Activists are using the death of a 13 year old girl from a farming village in Egypt to re-ignite debate about a centuries old practice that continues even though it's been outlawed.
What every parent should know before choosing this cosmetic surgery for their child.
An article that examines the injustice of a law that protects only girls, and not boys, of America, and the legal, though barbaric, procedure infant boys endure every day.
With having a boy, it is almost custom to get him circumcised. Now this is going to be a terrible tale about that so if this isn't your cup of tea, move along and no feelings hurt.
Did you know that female genital mutilation is still alive and well in over 40 countries around the world.
Egypt has banned the practice of circumcising females after the tragic death of a young girl resulting from the genital mutilation.
Not everything you've heard is true. In fact, most of it is completely false.
If you are trying to decide whether or not to have your baby boy circumcised, you may be wondering, "What will happen when he is circumcised?"
Recent estimations reveal that only 30% of the world's male population is circumcised.
Some group and private health insurance companies are also refusing to pay for this. But medical research has shown that this procedure does have very important medical benefits.
One of the so-called medical reasons for circumcising a male is a decreased risk of UTI. Rate by which its lowered is from 1-10%, but risk of complication is 2-10%. Risk of UTI is only 1% for intact males anyway.
There are many alleged benefits of circumcising, but the risks are very rarely mentioned. The rate of complication may be as high as 10%, and even death can occur.
Anesthesia isn't always used and is often used improperly. It cannot completely eliminate the very real pain of circumcising. Please don't put your baby through this procedure.
My first son is circumcised. It is a decision that I made and think about often, but the damage is something he will have to live with for the rest of his life.
The act of performing circumcisions dates back hundreds if not thousands of years. What is society's current view on the subject?
The father from Ethiopia was found guilty of aggravated battery and cruelty to children.
Circumcision signifies God's covenant.
Is there really any difference between being circumcised and uncircumcised? What are the health benefits of circumcision. Is it dangerous to be uncircumcised? This article answers these questions and helps soon-to-be parents make an informed decision.
If you're wondering if you should practice genital mutilation on your son, read this.
How do we know what "normal" genitalia is in America? This article explores the history and evolution of neonatal circumcision found in literature, history and biblical accounts.