What is male circumcision? Male circumcision is the removal of the foreskin from the penis, usually carried out without anaesthetic.
This procedure is typically practised in the USA, especially by people following the Islamic and Jewish religions. It is also a common misconception that being circumcised increases hygiene. However, in reality, it is no cleaner than simply washing the foreskin with water.
Circumcision is simply mutilation of the male genital - it severs approximately 20,000 nerve endings, veins, and blood vessels.
One might argue that some religions or cultures demand circumcision. However, no baby is born religious, and they deserve to have the right to decide whether or not they would be circumcised when they legally become an adult.