In Western democracies, circumcision stands at the crossroads of tradition, misinformation, and human rights, bringing forth pressing ethical dilemmas. As we peel back the layers of this painful practice, we are compelled to confront a profound question: Does circumcision, mainly when performed on those unable to provide informed consent, stand in contravention of our constitutional...
For centuries, the act of circumcision has been woven into the fabric of various cultures as a rite of passage, a religious edict, or a perceived medical necessity. Suppose you take a closer look at its history. In that case, it becomes evident that this practice, which involves the surgical removal of the foreskin from...
Most parents do not even realize that circumcision, often referred to and minimized as a procedure, is traditionally a surgery involving a scalpel or surgical scissors that alters a fundamental aspect of an individual’s genitalia. It is an act that has both long- and short-term implications for both health and the ethics of personal autonomy....
Georganne Chapin Author, Speaker, and Intactivist Thought Leader Georganne, a former health care executive and the nation’s leading anti-circumcision advocate, exposes the business of medical circumcision in the U.S., which amputates the end of baby boys’ penises even though there is no medical necessity whatsoever. In her memoir, Georganne weaves in her unusual upbringing and...
Male circumcision, a surgery deeply rooted in cultural traditions, religious rites, and medical fallacies, is often performed without sufficient consideration or a science-based understanding of its profound effects. Under the surface of this routinely practiced medical procedure lies a tapestry of risks and ethical dilemmas, which has led to growing opposition against medically unnecessary circumcision....
Circumcision has long been debated. However, amidst this ongoing discourse, a group that is rarely discussed is the “Regret Moms,” mothers who grapple with profound grief and guilt after choosing to circumcise their sons. This article aims to shed light on their emotional journey, exploring these women’s experiences and challenges. Through their narratives, we are...
Circumcision trauma is a deeply personal and often unspoken aspect of many individuals’ lives, impacting their relationship with their bodies and their ability to navigate the delicate dance of intimacy. What deepens the trauma of circumcision is that many individuals who suffer from it are not even consciously aware of or educated about how it...
There’s a piece of my body missing. That’s a big deal. You wouldn’t have known this growing up in my family. Circumcision was a laughable topic and only regarded as a joke; never in a serious tone, and certainly never condescended upon. Like if we were having hotdogs for dinner, the crude comments would inevitably...
To justify circumcision, many religious people refer to the authority of passages on circumcision in the Bible regarding cutting off a male infant’s foreskin. However, we now know that the practice of circumcision is medically unnecessary, and the so-called health benefits of this surgery are negligible. The surgery, which removes the foreskin covering the penis,...
Our History For decades, human rights activists have cried out against circumcision because the patient (the baby) cannot give consent to a medically unnecessary procedure that will permanently alter his genitals and future sexual pleasure. In 1985, Marilyn F. Milos, RN launched the National Organization of Circumcision Resource Centers (NOCIRC, later renamed Genital Autonomy-America) to...
