tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post3764292236569535493..comments2024-03-10T06:07:53.511-07:00Comments on Crazy in Suburbia: To cut or not to cut: Did you or did you not circumcise your son? And why or why not?Martha Rosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14092931417080881172noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-71661198912645578952009-09-09T14:32:14.158-07:002009-09-09T14:32:14.158-07:00I suffered from a seriously botched circumcision. ...I suffered from a seriously botched circumcision. Back in the 70s they used to do tons of circumcisions and apparently someone got careless. They cut off too much and I was left seriously scarred. I have suffered from extreme tightness and pain my entire life during the times when I need to function. Nerves were severed and several areas are dead to sensitivity.<br /><br />I regret being Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-70065133192001272832009-09-01T12:26:14.949-07:002009-09-01T12:26:14.949-07:00Anon 5:39 I noticed this too. You say your husband...Anon 5:39 I noticed this too. You say your husband had to be rushed to Children's following his circumcision, which would indicate the procedure was performed prior to him becoming sexually active. Thus he really doesn't have a point of reference regarding the sensitivity of his penis. The best statement I can make is that he feels very unsatisfied and believes it might be due to his Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-36038433629099165122009-09-01T09:11:59.646-07:002009-09-01T09:11:59.646-07:00"And the main reason: My husband's circum..."And the main reason: My husband's circumcised penis is not nearly as sensitive as an uncircumcised one (because of the glans being exposed and rubbing against clothing). My husband hates this."<br /><br />ok, I get it now, you're not very bright. Firstly, I have listed a study which shows that there is no decreased sensitivity after circumcision. Secondly, how would your Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-18967891099489936062009-09-01T05:39:29.718-07:002009-09-01T05:39:29.718-07:00My husband nearly died from his circumcision from ...My husband nearly died from his circumcision from bleeding complications. He had to be rushed from Concord Community (back in the day) to Children's (I think). <br /><br />I have four boys and only one is circumcised because he had a problem with the foreskin retracting.<br /><br />I actually sought my husband's input on this decision because I did want to take into consideration Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-38541656027237293372009-08-30T08:21:24.480-07:002009-08-30T08:21:24.480-07:00"I strongly believe that the stance WHO has t..."I strongly believe that the stance WHO has taken is in response the sheer numbers of HIV cases in Africa where people can't seem to get the message that a simple condom would stop the spread."<br /><br />Are these type of personal inferences into how worldwide health constituents make their recommendations really a reliable way to go? Let's try it.<br /><br />I strongly believePeople against jail for weedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05942542512175985903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-67040437797709599492009-08-29T23:36:45.190-07:002009-08-29T23:36:45.190-07:00My wife did breast feed for two years to the day w...My wife did breast feed for two years to the day with both of my boys and then she had a glass of wine:). She did a lot of research into that and gave my two boys their nutrition for everyday of those first two years. I personally think it is a good idea to listen to experts. Others, not so much. Who needs all that scientific mumbo jumbo anyhoo.People against jail for weedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05942542512175985903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-23903197543356982822009-08-29T21:57:22.997-07:002009-08-29T21:57:22.997-07:00"People are going around spreading the rumor ..."People are going around spreading the rumor that the polio vaccine is how the US is infecting people in Africa."<br /><br />Well, then people are very stupid for believing that over there. And people are very stupid over here for believing that vaccinations cause autism.<br /><br />I think people are just very stupid in general.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-82433591573576582132009-08-29T20:32:43.470-07:002009-08-29T20:32:43.470-07:00"in Africa where people can't seem to get..."in Africa where people can't seem to get the message that a simple condom would stop the spread"<br /><br />Unfortunately nothing is ever that easy. You seem to imply that people in Africa just don't seem to get it, but you do not mention that there are many myths about AIDS and condoms spread around Africa. One side you have the Catholic Church who strongly lobbies against theAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-9704689538288418242009-08-29T19:27:34.450-07:002009-08-29T19:27:34.450-07:00Mickey, lets see how far it goes.. how long did yo...Mickey, lets see how far it goes.. how long did your wife breastfeed if you have kids? WHO recommends breastfeeding 2 years. Hope she did that as long as you're doing everything other entities tell you to do. I strongly believe that the stance WHO has taken is in response the sheer numbers of HIV cases in Africa where people can't seem to get the message that a simple condom would Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-26509724950690597532009-08-29T18:26:39.998-07:002009-08-29T18:26:39.998-07:00You have heard the foreskin is the best sex toy......You have heard the foreskin is the best sex toy...? No hands on experience? This conversation may spiral out of control, but here goes. My wife has had both experiences and would simply disagree with this theory. So the argument is that disease is acceptable because of your son's ability to please women in the future? Seems like an odd compromise. I am still sticking with the CDC and WHO People against jail for weedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05942542512175985903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-56068698870739943862009-08-29T15:09:08.334-07:002009-08-29T15:09:08.334-07:00Someone brought up the topic of reduced sensitivit...Someone brought up the topic of reduced sensitivity, and it was countered by a webmd article saying that sensitivity is not reduced---for the MAN. While that's debatable, the fact that the foreskin rubs where women are most sensitive during penetration makes me believe that sexual partners of circumcised men are missing out. I have heard the foreskin called "the best sex toy you can'Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-56118348620523224642009-08-29T14:18:53.008-07:002009-08-29T14:18:53.008-07:00Mickey, thanks for saying that , I was not angry i...Mickey, thanks for saying that , I was not angry in my response ,, I was the 11:03 that the previous poster referred to. I guess I must have made a point though that 11:24 couldn't refute :) I respect your manner of debate Mickey, and though we are opposite ends of this spectrum, I feel we can respectfully agree to disagree. Now shall we discuss abortion now? or Breast vs Formula? or Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-37239312335350550402009-08-29T00:58:49.669-07:002009-08-29T00:58:49.669-07:00Yawn. Passive aggressive nonsense. Let us attack a...Yawn. Passive aggressive nonsense. Let us attack and then call someone angry when they respond. That is a tired approach.People against jail for weedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05942542512175985903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-42840851711716637392009-08-28T23:24:06.790-07:002009-08-28T23:24:06.790-07:00Anon 11:03 you should do somthing against your ang...Anon 11:03 you should do somthing against your anger. It's not healty for youAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-17545412687312953772009-08-28T23:10:59.376-07:002009-08-28T23:10:59.376-07:00What is with the personal attack? Is that necessar...What is with the personal attack? Is that necessary? You demean my support for cannabis medicines because I was courageous enough to put my name on my comments and did not cower behind an anonymous alter ego. People are brave behind their keyboards. I choose o be brave in the real world, with my real name, and my real identity and you choose to attack me for that? You are weak.People against jail for weedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05942542512175985903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-86733094082781986712009-08-28T23:03:06.864-07:002009-08-28T23:03:06.864-07:0010:52. I'd say you're pretty dumb. Your a...10:52. I'd say you're pretty dumb. Your arguments are completely irrelevent and irrational. Feeling guilty ? I didn't invoke god as an entity we must obey, I invoked the FACT that people are born a certain way and it doesn't mean it is wrong, or needs surgical correction, or needs to be amputated. That's it. Is that clear? Here is a hint the AAP DOES NOT (repeat NOT) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-83667883350507638732009-08-28T22:52:39.895-07:002009-08-28T22:52:39.895-07:00Anon 9:56 before you start calling other people du...Anon 9:56 before you start calling other people dumb you might want to look in a mirror. If you would venture a little bit out into the world you might realize that not all people believe in creationism. But that isn't even the main point. Strange that you people invoke god when it fits your argument. <br /><br />How about god created that tumor and how dare you to cut it off. Or how about doAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-5461110147182358162009-08-28T21:58:17.593-07:002009-08-28T21:58:17.593-07:00I think that Mickey Martin is stoned from all the ...I think that Mickey Martin is stoned from all the cannabis he has.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-39365875971859226892009-08-28T21:56:08.714-07:002009-08-28T21:56:08.714-07:003:01.. God, mother nature, whatever, did you know ...3:01.. God, mother nature, whatever, did you know that other religions (besides christian based) believe in a GOD. Yes, Jews believe in G-D. And Muslims in Allah, and so on and so on.. wow, you are really dumb aren't you. DId you miss my point ? I guess you did. The point was that were kids that are born with foreskins (which I think is ALL boys of all cultures, religions, race and colorAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-32817529265394070862009-08-28T17:37:33.631-07:002009-08-28T17:37:33.631-07:00Lots of heated comments, good topic Crazy!
All I ...Lots of heated comments, good topic Crazy!<br /><br />All I have to say is, do your research, talk to your pediatrician, and make the decision that you think is best. Don't look back, don't second guess, don't bother telling people who have no business in knowing (unless it's a close friend contemplating the same decision).<br /><br />In the end, it's not a life changing Dan Simoeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17704203725556849838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-58776714239782552862009-08-28T13:59:08.453-07:002009-08-28T13:59:08.453-07:00Wow Thud "Choice is all"? I guess you me...Wow Thud "Choice is all"? I guess you meant to say "My choice is all" or do you want to say that you are now all of a sudden Pro Choice?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-51004957276219235682009-08-28T13:50:51.113-07:002009-08-28T13:50:51.113-07:00Mickeymartin...you equate putting a christmas tree...Mickeymartin...you equate putting a christmas tree up with the mutilation of a childs body....an interesting view.Perhaps when the child is older he can decide wether to have a tree or not....choice is all.Thudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18320037763190473684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-64614245402452478172009-08-28T13:19:24.752-07:002009-08-28T13:19:24.752-07:00I did not have my son circumcised as an infant; co...I did not have my son circumcised as an infant; couldn't subject an infant to the pain. However he decided himself around age 14 that he wanted to be circumcised. Missed a day of school, and was a non-event. He's happy and it was his choice.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-42787181122642365792009-08-28T07:13:45.621-07:002009-08-28T07:13:45.621-07:00It is absurd to think a person who is grown will d...It is absurd to think a person who is grown will decide to get circumcised. If they wanted to be circumcised, but weren't at birth, then they may also hold some resentment that their parents did not do the procedure when they were young enough to not remember and did not have a life they needed to abruptly stop to recover from penis surgery. A kid may have an encounter with a young lady who People against jail for weedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05942542512175985903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-75581713528370974602009-08-28T00:54:08.323-07:002009-08-28T00:54:08.323-07:00I don't have children, and as a woman, I have ...I don't have children, and as a woman, I have less vehement opinions on this subject than many men probably do (though, on a related subject, it's been very rare for me to encounter a "sweater wearer" among my sexual partners over the years). <br /><br />One thing I am sure of: I'm glad the disturbing photo of this child in distress has MOVED DOWN on the blog's homepage.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com