Circumcision has been a long and ongoing controversial phenomenon. Circumcision is a Latin word where circumcidere means ‘a cut around’. Are you also keen to know why a guy gets circumcised and how to tell if a guy is circumcised?
What Is Circumcision?
Circumcision is a surgical procedure conducted to remove the excess foreskin from the penis. It is often performed for the removal of unhealthy penis foreskin as well.
How To Tell If a Guy Is Circumcised?
At times, it is difficult to tell immediately whether the penis is circumcised or not. If you are in a sexual relationship with the person and are unclear about his circumcision, you must observe and pay keen attention to the penis.
Here is how to tell if a guy is circumcised without asking.
A guy is said to be circumcised if the foreskin or tissue covering the top of the penis is removed through surgical procedures. It is commonly referred to by a slang known as cut penis.
How to Tell if a Guy is Uncircumcised?
A guy is uncircumcised if the skin at the top of the penis is intact.
What does an uncircumcised penis look like?
When the penis is relaxed, the top of the penis is covered with the foreskin. Also, in some instances, when the penis is fully erect, the head of the penis may not be seen. It is commonly referred to by a slang known as uncut penis.
Also read: Cuts on the penis
Difference Between Circumcised And Uncircumcised Penis?
The significant difference between the circumcised and uncircumcised is among the appearance and the hygiene practices.
Appearance
The uncircumcised penis has foreskin intact at the head of the penis.
The circumcised penis does not have any foreskin at the head of the penis; this will probably help you tell if a penis is circumcised without asking.
Hygiene
People without circumcision, i.e., uncut penis, must maintain and keep foreskin clean. Uncircumcised man needs to take an extra step to maintain good hygiene, thereby preventing the risk of infection.
Good hygiene commonly refers to the cleaning of the foreskin region, as dirt, bacteria, bodily secretions get accumulated beneath the skin, thus increasing the risk of infection.
You can use mild soap and water to wash and rinse the region by pulling back the skin. Once it has been cleaned, you should roll back the foreskin. It is an excellent practice to maintain hygiene for an uncircumcised penis.
People with circumcision do not require extra care or hygiene protocol to be followed. They need to wash and rinse only the penis with mild soap and water. It is easier for a circumcised man to keep their penis clean.
The risk of infection in a guy with circumcision is comparatively less than an uncircumcised man.
Sexual pleasure
Some people claim that circumcision reduces the sexual pleasure for the opponent partner, and men must put extra effort to attain orgasm. In contrast, other studies state that there is no major difference in sexual sensitivity between the two.
Sexually Transmitted Disease (STDs)
Circumcised men have a relatively lower risk of developing HIV, genital herpes, and STDs than uncircumcised men.
Benefits Of A Circumcised Penis
- Circumcised men have a lesser chance of males developing a urinary tract infection.
- Reduced risk of sexually transmitted diseases and infections among circumcised men.
- Prevention of penile infections like Balanitis.
- Prevention of tight foreskin that often causes discomfort among numerous men.
Reasons for Circumcision
Circumcision can be due to numerous reasons, including medical or non-medical. The following reasons will help you identify and tell if a person is circumcised.
Non-medical reasons for circumcision
Most non-medical circumcision is usually performed in children.
1. As a religious practice in Jewish and Muslim communities, also in certain parts of African society.
2. Family history of circumcision; thus, one may want to continue the tradition.
3. For some personal choices or preferences
Medical reasons for circumcision
Circumcision or the surgical removal of the foreskin of the penis is the only alternative in some of the following medical conditions, usually in adult men.
Phimosis (Tight Foreskin)
Phimosis is a condition where the foreskin is too tight and painful when it is erect.
Paraphimosis
A condition where the foreskin does not return to its original position after it is being pulled back. It is characterised by pain and swelling over the penis.
Recurrent Balanitis
Balanitis is a condition where the head of the penis and foreskin get infected and inflamed more often.
Cancer of the penis
It is a rare condition where a red patch or unusual wart growth develops on the penis or underneath the foreskin.
Everything You Need to Know
Enlisting below are the various facts about circumcision:
1. Circumcision does not reduce or alter the size of the penis.
2. It does not affect fertility and sexual sensitivity.
3. Sperm count or sperm production is not affected.
4. Can reduce the risk of infection.
Summing Up How To Tell If A Guy Is Circumcised?
A guy is uncircumcised if the skin at the top of the penis is intact. The circumcision process has numerous health benefits for males who choose to undergo this procedure. What to do with your penis is your choice. We’re here to present the correct information. Please make sure you do not undergo a circumcision procedure without the guidance of a medical professional.
Also read: How to insert your penis into the vagina?
FAQs
What Feels Better Circumcised or Uncircumcised?
Partners have gone on record to say that the sex with a circumcised partner feels softer as there is less friction during penetration. Uncircumcised penises penetrate with a gentler motion. The question of what feels better is highly subjective when it comes to circumcised or uncircumcised penises.
At What Age Do Guys Get Circumcised?
There is no specific age for circumcision. However, traditionally, young boys are circumcised as soon as they are born with the help of local anaesthesia. Anaesthesia is necessary as it reduces the risk of pain and injury to the penis.
Is Circumcision Good Or Bad?
Nobody can decide whether circumcision is good or bad for you as undergoing this procedure is an individual, personal choice. However, circumcised men are considered better off when it comes to being prone to penile infections and for overall penile hygiene.
References
Guy A Bronselaer, Justine M Schober (2013) Male circumcision decreases penile sensitivity as measured in a large cohort (National Library of Medicine) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23374102/
Jennifer A. Bossio, Caroline F. Pukall (2016) Examining Penile Sensitivity in Neonatally Circumcised and Intact Men Using Quantitative Sensory Testing (American Urological Association) https://www.auajournals.org/article/S0022-5347(15)05535-4/abstract
