If you've been surfing the internet to find information on the topic of infant or male circumcision you have probably come across many anti-circumcision web pages and very few that tell the other side of the story.

  You probably wondered why so much negative information is written about this topic even though the vast majority of North American males are circumcised and very happy and grateful for it, and that most parents request this procedure for their newborn sons.

  So, why is there so much anti-circumcision information on the net? Well, the answer is quite simple! Many people find it hard to believe but there are actual anti-circumcision groups and organizations that have formed over the past twenty five years. They write books, appear on talk shows, protest outside of doctors' offices and medical establishments, spend countless hours writing letters to politicians, newspapers, magazines and medical groups. So it's no big surprise that these people have also saturated the Internet with their own, many times, fanatical points of view containing much misinformation regarding medical, sexual and psychological aspects of circumcision.

  Over the past ten years there have been a number of studies showing benefits to this procedure which, of course, created frustrations among anti-circumcision groups and individuals. Now, more than ever, they are trying to turn the world against this procedure, and any doctor or lay person who don't share their point of view.

  Very few doctors or medical establishments recommend infant circumcision on a routine basis, but at the same time they recognize there are benefits and avantages as well as disadvantages and risks. Therefore the decision to circumcise or not should be left to the parents.

  This site will show you that there is another side to this issue, one that is different from what you will find posted by the anti-circumcision activists. We hope it will help you in making a properly informed decision as a parent, or if you are considering having it done for yourself. If you are already circumcised we hope this will help answer any questions you may have.

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Circumcision: A Quick Guide

A summary of some important facts about circumcision (with external links):

Circumcision benefits
Circumcision has benefits at all ages - from infant to old age. These issues are discussed in detail on the site of Dr Ed Schoen, a prominent pediatrician from San Francisco at medicirc.org.
A summary of the benefits can be found here.
A summary of the latest medical news can be found on the CIRCLIST website - see here.

Information about circumcision
Information about circumcision aimed at young people can be found on the ICIRC website.

Circumcision - preparation and after-care
Additional information regarding the preparation and after-care for circumcision (infant and child) can also be found on the ICIRC website. (See also the Article "The Circumcision Procedure" in the secion Medical Information.

Research Information
Information regarding circumcision from a research perspective can be found on the site of Dr Brian Warner. The circinfo.net site contains a lot of very useful up-to-date information especially about the medical benefits and risks. In addition the site has circumcision brochures aimed at parents, at men and teens and at women downloadable as pdf files available in several languages. The site is a must-see for everyone interested in a scientifically based view of the subject by one of the foremost researchers currently active in the field. Many of the arguments that can be found on the websites opposing circumcision are refuted here.

Circumcision Testimonies
Circumcision testimonies can be found on this site, but also on the circinfo.net site see here.

The anti-circumcision movement
Most of the information that can be found on the internet regarding the subject of circumcision have a very strong anti-circumcision bias. These sites and their contents are discussed on the ICIRC website see here, and on the circinfo.net site - see here.

Looking for a doctor?
If you are looking for someone to perform a circumcision in the UK and the US, a list of doctors can be found on the Circumcision Information Reference Centre (ICIRC) website. For a link see here. Additional information can be found here.

Current Circumcision Rates
In spite of what many opponents want people to believe, the circumcision rate in the US has been stable for a number of years now.
For the results from the NCHS website, see here.
Recent trends are also discussed on the Circinfo.net site, see here.

Latest News on Circumcision

Circumcision doesn't reduce sexual satisfaction and performance, says study of 4,500 Men For the article, see here.

Why Circumcision is a Biomedical Imperative for the 21(st) Century, for a summary of the article, see here

What's New and Noteworthy on the Site

1. The subject of the connection between circumcision and the reduced rates of HIV infection has been studied and discussed for many years now. In July 2005 scientists produced the first results of an extensive scientific study into this subject. These results were reported at the IAS Conference on HIV Pathogenesis and Treatment, Rio de Janeiro, in July 2005, and were reported extensively in the media worldwide. You can read some of these articles in the section Circumcision in the News.

2. A new book has been published on circumcision by the noted researcher and pediatrician Dr Ed Schoen. Everyone who has logged on to Dr Schoen's website MEDICIRC will already have an idea of what to expect. The material is covered in a clear and easily understood way, and, thanks to the excellent writing style makes for a good read. Subjects covered in the book include a discussion of many benefits of the procedure and the consequences of not having the procedure done. More information about the book and where it can be ordered can be found on the MEDICIRC website.

Recent Updates (May 2008):

The Sections Links to Other Websites, Circumcision in the News and Personal Testimonies have been updated.

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