Posts by kev100

I would add an extra 10 - 20% to your calorie intake due to inacurate, averaged or just forgot about calories, also are you exercising ?

My burn has been 2500, and my intake 1800 - 2000 for 10 days due to an injury no exercise, and I didnt loose anything, then I stated exercising (30 minutes on elliptical machine with the fat loss program) and have started to loose weight again but maintaing the calorie intake.

This is a very sad case of somebody who dieted without proper advice, http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12025 01/Young-mother-starved-death-diet-soup-water .html.

Everybody here has given you good advice .. eat more to loose weight properly

I am eating bigger quantities of food now than before I began my weight loss, but I am loosing approx 1kg per week (which is about healthy), the difference i am eating healthy well balanced food and the carbs, proteins, fat, sugar, salt etc is being used when needed and where needed and in the correct quantities.

It maybe worth having a word with your doctor or a nutritionist and they can explain to you the types of nutrients you need, in what quantities and what types of food to eat to get the correct balance.

Good luck :)..

Original Post by kathygator:

Original Post by kev100:

Original Post by kathygator:

I think since there is enough evidence both for and against, the predominance in society to judge being what it is, I would still be inclined to select it.

I think the suppostion by some here that it is patently irresponsible to even consider it, is a bit extreme.

I wonder what your baby son would say to you if he could talk and you told him you were going to cut of the end of his manhood ........ I am pretty sure he wouldnt say sure go ahead because there is a very very small chance that there maybe some very minor health benefits, if any,

As in the OP's original post

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) says the benefits of circumcision are not significant enough to recommend circumcision as a routine procedure and that circumcision is not medically necessary

 Both sons are happy to have been circumcized - and both shudder at the thought of going through it now. At infancy it can have hurt no more than those who have their little girls' ears pierced.  Now would be quite a different experience, I should think.

 

I think you need to have a read of one of the links I posted several pages back on the effects of circumcision on a baby I am pretty sure the pain is NOT the same as a little girl having her ears pierced

Original Post by kathygator:

I think since there is enough evidence both for and against, the predominance in society to judge being what it is, I would still be inclined to select it.

I think the suppostion by some here that it is patently irresponsible to even consider it, is a bit extreme.

I wonder what your baby son would say to you if he could talk and you told him you were going to cut of the end of his manhood ........ I am pretty sure he wouldnt say sure go ahead because there is a very very small chance that there maybe some very minor health benefits, if any,

As in the OP's original post

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) says the benefits of circumcision are not significant enough to recommend circumcision as a routine procedure and that circumcision is not medically necessary

Original Post by jules817:

i think instead of altering my sons body to protect him from STDs, i'll just teach him about having safe sex.

 

practising safe sex will prevent you and the person you are having sex with from contracting an STD, circumcision wont protect you or the person you are having sex with from STD's

So whether your son is cut or not will not protect him, only if he practises safe sex will he be protected.

you wouldn't amputate a healthy woman's breasts just because some women have a high chance of getting breast cancer and amputating will stop her getting it..

This is the logic that many people have been using here and it just doesn't add up if you think of it in these terms, well it doesn't add up to me anyway in any terms.

Original Post by hayleymajayley:

What if the 10 second snip goes horribly wrong and cuts off your weiner? Then your parents say **** IT and just give you a sex change, which I'm sure would just turn out fine and dandy.

 

Not saying it happens often, or even more than once, but hey. I'd rather not risk something going wrong. A penis is a pretty important body part you know?  Just doesn't seem worth the risk to me.

There are alot more problems with circumcision in later life that are not apparent in an infant and a child, these are :

Tight circumcision. Notice that the median raphe (the dark line on the underside of the penis running down the midline from the frenulum and continuing down the scrotum) has been twisted more that 90 degrees counterclockwise (the line extending directly vertically down from arrow 1). This would be the result of not joining up the two cut edges of tissues correctly. The circumcision is so tight that the body of the penis appears to buckle inside its skin (the protrusion indicated by the black line). Also, the base of the penis is actually covered by scrotal skin pulled up onto the shaft of the penis

Hairy penis. The removal of virtually all of the normal shaft skin has pulled up hair-bearing skin from the base of the penis and scrotum to the circumcision scar line. Not only unsightly, the hair interferes with comfort during intercourse. Arrow 1 shows remnant of frenulum, arrow 2 shows the circumcision scar with hair growing right up to it. Arrow 3 shows scrotal skin pulled up on the penile shaft. Obviously, the location of hair-bearing skin cannot be judged when circumcision is done to a child.

Skin Bridge. In newborns, the foreskin has not yet separated from the glans. Circumcision leaves a raw wound from what will become the circular circumcision scar on the shaft all the way foreward to the end of the penis. Commonly, a segment of the raw glans heals to the remaining shaft skin, forming a skin bridge. The penis may pull to one side during erection, and cleaning under the skin bridge may be difficult. Repair requires more surgery

Tight circumcision. The area between arrows 1 and 2 is the only remaining original shaft skin. The area above arrow 1, which is at the circumcision scar, was originally the inner mucosa of the foreskin. The area below arrow 2 is scrotal skin pulled up onto the penis, the base of which is marked by arrow 3. This erect penis appears to be smaller than it is because of the scrotal skin covering roughly a third of the shaft.

Keratinization of glans. The glans (head) of the penis is normally protected by the foreskin and maintains a moist, smooth surface. When permanently exposed by circumcision, it becomes thicker and more leathery.

Extremely tight circumcision. This circumcision is so radical that the testicles are pulled up onto the shaft of the penis during erection. Arrow 1 denotes the circumcision scar, arrow 2 shows the beginning of scrotal skin. So the area between arrows 1 and 2 shows the remaining original shaft skin. Arrow 3 show the base of the penis hidden behind the scrotum. At least 80% of the original penile skin must have been amputated to produce this result. The remaining skin gradually stretches with growth, but may result in painful erections during puberty and later. Sometimes tearing or bleeding of the skin occurs during sexual activity.

Note: None of these circumcisions would be considered a circumcision "complication." The only complications considered in the medical literature are those occuring in the period immediately after the procedure. The problems shown above would not likely be evident until sexual maturity. Many men with similar circumcisions may not even be aware that certain sexual problems they experience are a result of their poorly done circumcison.

Is it really worth the risk for something that is not necessary or needed

Original Post by pavlovcat:

Original Post by kev100:

and there are absolutely no valuable pro's for circumcision

 Uncircumcised men who are exposed to the HIV virus through sexual intercourse are much more likely to contract the disease.

Rubbish .. see my post above. sorry this is now my last post :)..

Original Post by crazineko:

The choice to circumcise or not is in the hands of the parents. 

 

 

Cant actually beleive you said that .. but it takes all sorts

Has nobody actually thought that us boys have a foreskin for a reason, we are born with it and its a natural part of our bodies.

you wouldn't amputate any other healthy part of your body for no good reason.

and there are absolutely no valuable pro's for circumcision

Original Post by pavlovcat:

Dude.  Kev.  Relax.

Typical comment from a girl who doesnt understand how important this is to a male ... guess you wouldnt say relax if you were circumcised as a child !!!!!!!

Somebody asked for advice and I will give it .. so add something useful to the discussion or nothing at all :)..

Original Post by kaetlynm:

kev, very interesting article.  I am glad you posted it.  I plan on having children in the next couple of years, and circumcision is something I really only started thinking about when I met my husband 2 years ago (like I mentioned before, he is not circumcized). 

Your welcome :).. and my advice .. dont do it :)...why create a future issue when there is no need to ...

Original Post by kae03:

my nephew isn't...he was adopted from Romania when he was 5.  He has had a lot of issue keeping things clean.  he spent many years with infections coming and going.  At 15 he doesn't anymore, but they considered doing it, but as said before it is much more complicated when they are not infants

I think keeping it clean shouldn't really be an issue, from when we were young (my brothers and myself) were taught by our dad how to keep it clean, which we all did (can you imagine 3 kids in the bath cleaning it haha :) )... untill I was circumcised, but I still remember both my brothers cleaning themselves even though I didnt have to.

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Original Post by huggitbear:

Original Post by hkellick:

Original Post by watergirl:

but see hk, i couldnt stand the thought of that "relatively minor surgical procedure". i couldnt bear the thought of doing that to my boy, but im not jewish so i thinks its a whole different deal, because it is a decision.

I respect your beliefs and I have no quarrel with those that don't see any point having a circumcision.

My point, as such, is simply that it's a personal choice and I'm not sure it's something that the nation as a whole should need to get worked up over or have their attitudes changed about.

It is a very different deal being born Jewish, however. Circumcision is simply.. a reality. To choose not to circumcise is an act against your faith.

I think the nation should change its attitude.  I think it should change its attitude to be more like yours--that it is a personal choice and nothing to tease about.  Unfortunately, I don't believe most people think/behave that way.  People can be cruel.  To have someone tease you about your "dirty" intact body and to make you feel ashamed about your body-- now that is something I don't wish for anyone.  Even if people don't REALLY believe the nasty things they say, things are still said, and when it is something you may be insecure about to begin with it really hurts.  I have heard this firsthand, and that is what I am afraid of for my boy.

I'm afraid that's people for you.

I wish it weren't. I wish people were generally nicer to each other, but.. let's be honest... I don't think there's a single person on this website who hasn't had to deal with a nasty crack about their weight, or other things. My point? People are cruel.

I don't think you should decide whether to circumcise your boy on whether or not he will get teased. He will. If it isn't for that, it'll be for something else.. his nose, his hair, his name.. or worse.

What do you want for him? What does the father of the kid want for him? I think that's all that should matter.

What about what the child wants, and what he wants when he will be a young man ?.... or doesnt that matter ? nose, hair or whatever is how you are born, mutilating a child is a choice that YOU make ....

Original Post by watergirl:

kev, well it IS a personal decision, and in hk's defense, it is part of his religion. are you seriously attacking the jewish faith or merely circumcision as a human rights violation?

Hi watergirl

I wouldn't attack any religion because as long as its not forced on somebody then its that individuals right to follow that religion, and as long as that religion doesn't cause harm to others in the name of that religion,

I do have a problem when religion is used as an excuse for certain acts, I have strong views on circumcision because I have had it done, and mine was for a real medical issue, how I would feel if it was done for religious reasons or because my parents wanted it done for me I dont know how I would be feeling, but I would definitely resent the fact that I had no choice in it.

Circumcision without the consent (or knowledge) of the individual, unless needed for a medical reason, no mater what the circumstances is definitely a human rights issue (as female circumcision is seen around the developed world).

I would actually be interested to hear the reasons why on religious grounds there is a need to perform circumcision, what are the beliefs, the reasoning the reason, why it needs to be done and the origin of the reason why it should be done, its something I have never looked into but would be very interested to know.

Original Post by bombacho:

I was circumcized because at the time it was the popular thing to do for cleanliness I guess or appearance. Now I only have one problem and its kinda big. I went to see a urologist because it happened that when having relations, preservatives ruined all the sensation for me. To which the doctor later mentioned that is was common on many circumcized people seeing as the.... um... "tip" is always free to enjoy the pleasures of life and thus it is used to friction... simply caused by your underwear, jeans, etc. So at the time of protecting oneself you basically remove the pleasure it enjoyed even when not having relations and you quickly end up suffocating it. To which point we always had to end up relying on her contraceptives. (and no.. no matter how ultra sensetive or ribbed they may be, one needs to be free).

I understand where you are coming from, using a condom for me now is not an option because I loose most feelings, so as with you contraception has to be left to the girl, of course also this has other health issues as far as STD go, I have checks every 6 months and to date have always been free from STD, but that may not always be the case.

As far as long term health and sexual enjoyment goes he needs to be intact.

Of course I cant comment on the feeling of an intact "member",

If most boys in the states are circumsised then whats the problem about being teased, most girls will already know that.

I am circumsised and have never once been teased about it, I think the appearance is better and all the girls I have been with like the look, and most prefer it.

alternatively, you can let your son decide himself when he gets older if he wants to be circumsised.

I was done because of medical reasons, I would hate to have had the choice taken away from me of what is an unreversable operation that disfigures (I use that word because circumcision isn't natural, even though i like the look better) the MOST important part of a mans body.

Like I say when your child has no voice you make the decisions for him, but he will grow and become independant and if you take something away from him that could create psychological effects on him, he may resent you for that for the rest of his life.

My advice ... leave him intact ... its his choice not yours, and its a choice he will make if and when he sees fit.