Benefits of circumcision or phimosis surgery
Phimosis is a pathology of the penis that is due to the formation of a fibrous ring in the foreskin, preventing it from retracting completely, leaving the glans uncovered.
Circumcision, on the other hand, is a procedure in which part of the foreskin is cut and removed from the penis.
The relationship between the two is that phimosis is remedied by circumcision, as cutting off part of the foreskin removes the ring of fibrous tissue, leaving the glans uncovered.
Circumcision itself, on the other hand, is a technique used to remedy other ailments, such as paraphimosis, which is an aggravation of phimosis where the glans is strangled by the foreskin; or balanitis, which is an infection of the glans.
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Moreover, circumcision is a process that is compulsory in different cultures, for example in Judaism, a religion in which it has been performed for more than 3,500 years.
In addition to the use of this technique to remedy pathologies, circumcision has a number of benefits both in terms of preventing infections and diseases, as well as improving sexual life.
Medical benefits of circumcision
- Prevention of urinary tract infections. When uncircumcised, it is necessary to clean the glans penis frequently (every time you shower), as the foreskin encourages the accumulation of substances. However, when circumcised, there is much less secretion on the glans penis and it is easier to clean.
- Greater penile hygiene. Directly related to the previous point, by removing the foreskin, secretions are almost non-existent and it is easier to keep the penis clean.
- Helps prevent penile cancer. This type of cancer is very rare, but is more likely in uncircumcised men.
- It avoids the possibility of suffering penile pathologies. Phimosis, paraphimosis, balanitis, etc.
- In a very small percentage, circumcision provides a protective effect against HIV. In some parts of sub-Saharan Africa, circumcision is encouraged because AIDS is widespread and being circumcised subtly lowers the chances of contracting the disease through sexual intercourse.
Sexual benefits of circumcision
- Increased sexual performance. Ejaculation is delayed, due to a slight loss of sensitivity, making sexual encounters longer.
- The penis tends to grow after circumcision. By releasing the frenulum, the penis is freed from this tension that pulls downwards and gives the sensation of increasing in length.
- The thickness of the glans increases. This is because the pressure that the foreskin exerts on the glans disappears, preventing the characteristic secretion of the penis and causing the tip of the penis to be perceived as larger when it "dries out".
Circumcision is a very simple operation that has been performed for various reasons for millennia.
The benefits outweigh the possible risks, as the latter are reduced to the risks of skipping stitches after the operation due to erections or sudden movements, as well as any problems related to any operation, which are minimal.
To find out more about the circumcision process please access all our information about the Phimosis - Circumcision surgery.
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