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Circumcised Penis: More Prone to Premature Ejaculation?

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Dr. Rahul GuptaSexologist • 16 Years Exp.MD-Ayurveda, BAMS
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Though the concept of circumcision has been around for thousands of years now, most people do not have a clue about its history. In the 19th century and early 20th century, circumcision was a common practice in western countries, but by the mid 20th century, it started to decline. In the 1960s, the popularity of circumcision started to increase again, and today, it is again one of the most common practices in western countries.

Circumcised and uncircumcised penises have differences. One of the most widely circulated urban legends is that circumcised penises are more prone to premature ejaculation. Moreover, first of all, let us try to analyze the basic differences between an uncircumcised and a circumcised penis in this article. Then, we will try to find out whether a circumcised penis is more prone to premature ejaculation.

What Is Circumcision?

Circumcision is basically the surgical removal of the genitals in males and is done for religious, cultural, and medical reasons. It must be noted that circumcision has been a practice for thousands of years and has had different faces throughout that time. The main purpose of this surgical procedure is to prevent the spread of STDs and to lower the risk of contracting infections from infected sexual partners. It is also believed to lessen the risk of cancer and, most importantly, reduce the risk of contracting HIV.

In other words, circumcision removes the foreskin that covers the head of the penis. The circumcised penis will look different than an uncircumcised one. This is true in adult men as well as in infants. Moreover, the advantages and disadvantages of circumcision are often controversial and debatable.

There have been some controversies about the health benefits of circumcision. However, the main debate remains whether it is a correct or incorrect practice. This is because each person holds their own opinion on this matter. Some argue that it is safer and more hygienic; some say that it is better for sexual pleasure, while others are of the view that it is actually a hazard to a healthy sexual life. However, there is much more to this debate than what actually meets the eye. One must dig deep into it and try to find out the actual truth.

Circumcision's Benefits and Drawbacks

Circumcision is the removal of the foreskin, also known as prepuce, by surgery from the penis, most often performed shortly after birth. In some religious groups, circumcision is done at an older age. Circumcision has advantages and disadvantages. The advantages of circumcision include a lower risk of sexually transmitted diseases, or STDs, as well as easier and better hygiene. Apart from that, some disadvantages of circumcision include loss of natural function, pain, risk of bleeding, scarring, and infection.

Can Circumcision Cause Premature Ejaculation?

Much has been said and speculated about circumcision, but we fail to find enough medical evidence to support many of these speculations. We spoke to a few doctors, and they all agreed that there has been no hard evidence yet to support any of these claims. But there is no doubt that there are some disadvantages and some advantages to circumcision.

Circumcision has been a subject of heated controversy for centuries. It has always had countless supporters and detractors at the same time, and there have been no clear-cut rules or laws governing the matter. Besides, with the advent of the Internet, this topic has been subjected to intense scrutiny and debate. Some people believe that the foreskin is nothing more than a useless layer of skin that can be removed without damaging any organ. However, there are a number of others who believe that this is not at all true. According to them, the foreskin has its own functions and some of them help men prolong their sexual experience. There are even people who are of the opinion that circumcision can cause premature ejaculation in adult males. However, none of these claims are actually based on any extensive study or research and are still being debated.

Conclusion

It has been debated for centuries without proper evidence that a circumcised penis causes premature ejaculation. However, the debate on whether circumcision has any effect on ejaculation time is yet to be resolved. Most of the literature on the subject can be found in popular magazines rather than in peer-reviewed medical journals. A few recent studies have also been published, but it must be noted that none have been able to demonstrate a significant difference in ejaculation time between circumcised and uncircumcised men. This is most likely due to the fact that ejaculation time is influenced by a number of variables, including age, frequency of sexual activity, and whether or not a man has erectile dysfunction.

In other words, although it is believed that a circumcised penis causes premature ejaculation, there is no substantial evidence to support this claim. Furthermore, we just hope that you find this article interesting and useful and that it answers your questions related to the subject under discussion.

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