I want to get circumcised. I'm 18. What will I have to do?

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justaskme	ask your doc Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

badbill1941	Cost is up to the doctor. Get ready to go under the knife, and endure some pain for a while. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

ige_0520	see a doctor you might be spreading mecobacterium smegmae. this bacteria usually resides on uncircumcised guy. have it cut Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

HeLmI 89	just go for it..i done it when i was 11..its dosent hurt that much..you be just fine..i recover just for 5 days...:) Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

brownbeauty1985	Good for you! It's a shame that your mother didn't take care of this for you at birth, and you are brave to be willing to undergo the procedure as a teenager. You are right that the majority of American girls do prefer it, I know that I insist on it as do most all of my friends. The other way just looks funny and is not nearly as clean or as sexy if u ask me. Here is a doctor I found that does good circumcisions on teens and adults: http://www.circumcisioncenter.com/outcomes.htm Click on Patient #1 to see how much better it looks without all the skin! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Krish K	so did the girls actually ask you to do this? Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Spell Check !!	When I was circumcised I wasn't able to walk for a year. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

just me	go see your doctor to seee what he advises and then get the thing cut. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

idiotbox2005	First, go research online about the different types of "cuts". When you the type you wish for yourself, next call your doctor to see if he can squeeze you in his busy schedule within the week. Make sure you carve to memory all the necessary ways to clean it afterwards and, do try not to test it before it has healed perfectly. By the latter, I meant that no pains anywhere... like enclosing both hands and mash it like sponge or wet paper. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

♥Shortstuff ♥	If you are still on your parent's insurance policy, have them check into the cost of a circumcision. It should be covered under their plan. Have the surgery only because you want to have it done not because of what you've heard from females. Circumcision allows better genital hygiene so that'd be a plus for getting the surgery. I know of men who have men more than twice your age, who have gotten such a surgery. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Zambiti	Definitely see a doctor for that one (and I never recommend a doctor). Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

scrumpalump	Most of the people answering this question don't actually know what they're talking about. I on the other hand was circumcised at almost the same age and can promise you that it is absolutely worth it. Don't let the pain factor dissuade you because you'll be doped up with anesthesia for the procedure (won't feel a thing) and will be given pain meds for after the procedure. You do have to wait on sex for about a month, but it is an absolute myth that you lose sensation. Sexual activity feels SO much better without a foreskin because you are always directly stimulating the glans. Finally, it is definitely easier to clean and has definite health benefits associated with it. I say talk to a doctor and arrange a date to do it. You won't be sorry. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Richard B	The first thing to do is to discuss your concerns with your own physician and then decide whether you really do want to have this procedure done. Most likely you will be referred to a urologist who will do the actual procedure. You should make a list of questions and concerns for your physician and for the urologist so you can get some honest and straight answers. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

goldfisheatingdandelions	All you really have to do is go to your physician and talk about it. Bring up that you'd like to get the procedure done and when you'd like it done. He'll probably give you a suspension period on the sex, so wait until you're ready! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

pluto	its an old school idea. women associate uncircumsized with dirty. but its 2007 and people have washclothes and soap and water. its gonna hurt,,, ill telll you that... but, one thing that will happen,, well two things.... you will become less sensitive in that area when having sex, but you'll be able to last longer when having sex. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Michael	So your justification for this is that you 'hear negative things from girls'....? Jeez, the girls round your way must be obnoxious, shallow sluts! Your parents made a good decision by not chopping off part of your genitals when you were a baby, the least you can do is respect their correct decision by keeping your penis naturally intact. When you actually find a girl who likes you for who you are, she wont care that youre uncut. In the meantime just maintain a good personal hygiene in the area and leave it as it is. Oh, and it would cost big bucks and its a painful and irreversible procedure. I certainly wouldnt have it done just because of things I've overheard... Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

GG	wow, well its going to hurt you when you awake but if you feel this is important, good luck Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

ese e	why would you want to get circumcised. leave your penis the way it is and move on with your life. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

AQZ	wow you've got issues. i'd never mutilate my own body out of choice. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

N R	You should NOT get circumcised. Circumcision GREATLY reduces both YOUR pleasure AND HERS. Girls that have no experience and just go on rumor don't like it uncut. But once they realize that it isn't "dirty" or some such thing, and they get a LOT more pleasure from the foreskin, they will like it better they way you are. Just make sure that you pull the foreskin back and wash it with soap and water every day. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Terence	You will have to be strong and not let girls dictate what you do with your penis. It's YOURS. Circumcise only if you feel like doing it, not because of other people. It is expensive, sometimes over $1000 and healing is a pain. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

la_la_love	you will find a girl who like you for who you are...cut or not....if thats all a girl cares about then thats shows her intentions right then and there. If you really feel the need personally to get it cut then I suggest asking your local doctor, hope I could help :) Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Oleander	Crazy guy, you'd be surprised how many women out there actually love an intact penis. Being cut is not worth it. If you want the look, just retract your foreskin before your partner sees your penis. A circumcision takes away a great deal of your nerves in your penis, those located in the foreskin, and your exposed head will lose sensitivity from rubbing on your undies or pants all the time. The health concerns for circumcision are almost useless. Some claim it helps prevent contraction of AIDS and HIV, but there is high probability that if you have sex with someone carrying these diseases, a lack of foreskin isn't going to stop it. As for cleanliness, most cut guys and a great deal of girls who idolize cut guys can't seem to grasp the idea of proper hygiene. Most all always say that cut is better because you don't have to take time to clean your foreskin, which in reality is something easily done while you shower. Just slide it back, run some water over the head, wash off the smegma, use some soap if need be, and boom! you're done. That simple. It certainly takes a shorter amount of time than it does to wash your hair, and plus, you can go straight from cleaning to masturbating. It's totally alright to feel insecure about your penis, and a lot of uncut guys feel this way. I'm uncut as well, and here's what I have come to realize. I have come to realize that we are different than those cut guys, we get more pleasure out of sex and masturbation. We also are 100% man, since we didn't have a bit of our penises cut off. Be proud that you are intact, and if a girl cannot accept this, you should leave her be, because your foreskin will not be the only thing she'll be comparing to her past lovers. If you would like to talk more, please drop me a line. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Harriet	Read up a lot about it before you make such an important decision based on "some negative things from girls". The comments from girls only apply in the USA where they are used to circumcised, and only stupid shallow girls who have no proper experience with an intact penis. My boyfriend is uncircumcised and there is no problem - he has never considered it at all. Then again we are in Australia so he is in the majority for our age group. You should look up all the risks and disadvantages of circumcision, like loss of sensitivity. Does your foreskin give you any nice feelings at all? If so then I really don't recommend it. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

2cents	is it really worth it? i guess some perceive it as negative because its not as common....just keep it clean, you'll find a girl who doesn't care Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

nebit214	You would need to see your doctor, the cost will depend on your insurance plan, and it may or may not be covered. I've heard the surgery isn't really the bad pain-wise for adults. However, I would urge you to think VERY carefully about this decision- you will lose sensitivity, you may find a need to change your masturbation technique, and circ can actually CAUSE serious issues with your penis. Any girl who won't sleep with you because of your penis is either shallow or lying. The right girl for you will love ALL of you, intact or otherwise. And yes, its true, alot of women actually prefer intact men. I actually feel cheated because so many men my age ARE circumcised. But I never judge a man by his penis, and any girl who does isn't really worth your time. -Neb Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

countsin	That's really obnoxious. Maybe rather than getting circumcised, you should choose your sexual partners more carefully? Or teach your woman how to deal with a foreskin -- maybe it's just a case of fear of the unknown. She might have fun playing with it, once it's demystified. You know, circumcision rates have been plummeting. Almost half of American boys are uncircumcised now. It's true that there advantages to being circumcised, but they are pretty much balanced out by disadvantages. Especially since you are an adult and perfectly capable of handling the extra hygiene. Circumcision is a very painful and traumatic process in adults, and I would only recommend it in cases of religious conversion. I have also read that circumcision reduces sexual sensitivity in the male -- I wouldn't know, 37 years ago virtually all boys were circumcised. If you're determined, you can ask your doctor, but I would guess your doctor will say much the same thing as me. If you still want to go ahead with it, most likely your doctor will refer you to a plastic surgeon or urologist, and it will cost hundreds of dollars not covered by health insurance. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

3595	Do you mean you want to be circumcised because girls like it? If so, not true. Apparently (I don't remember the source, sorry). Girls like the LOOK of a circumcised penis, but uncircumcised penises feel better during sex. Just thought you'd like to know. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

trebla_5	The cost depends on your health insurance, but it could cost several hundred dollars out-of-pocket. I don't know what you mean by "What am I up against?" but don't take the comments from girls to heart. In fact, most (70-80%) of the world's men are uncircumcised. And most women don't care really as long as it's clean. And if you're not having any physical/medical problems with your foreskin, it's probably not a good idea to get circumcised because you've heard a few negative things from some girls. Some people tend to be really shallow. And in the US, more and more guys are uncircumcised, so in a few years who knows, maybe even those girls won't be making negative comments anymore. In any case, the foreskin can be a good thing to have, for both you and your partner (see links). So don't get rid of it unless you really really have to, in my opinion. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

joe	go ahead but its a stupid move... I aint going to risk messing up my unit for for a girl... hell no f that. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

SunkenShip	What do girls tell you? Why would you go through surgery because of this??? If they told you your nose was big would you go get a nosejob? I would strongly advise you not to do it. Your penis won't be the same and it's a totally unnecessary procedure. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No