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HOW HAS CIRCUMCISION AFFECTED YOUR MENTAL STATE?
Dec 29th
Question by Bryan:
How has circumcision affected your mental state?
Ever since I learned what my parents did to me as an infant, I have never been the same. I now have a hostility towards my parents that may not be open all of the time, but it’s still there. Also, I have felt like I am inferior to most people, both men and women, for most of them were not forcibly mutilated at birth. I sometimes feel a great deal of jealousy towards women, for their rights for genital integrity are enforced by law all over the world, while men’s rights are not. While it may not be done in most parts of the world, it’s not explicitly illegal.
Also, I am much more susceptible to emotions than I used to be. Things that would not have bothered me before would bother me now. Sometimes, I would have a time when I feel very depressed, and the issue of how I am inferior to most people keeps coming up in my head. Such bouts of depression would leave me to the point of almost vomiting and sometimes even having thoughts of suicide. I want to live, but my body just wants to die. Such bouts would have shown up around once or twice a month.
I’ve also had disturbing daydreams fairly often, such as imagining myself in the future at my dad’s funeral and denouncing his decision to mutilate me in front of his friends and family and letting them know the grave mistake that my dad made. In another version of this daydream, my mom was giving a speech at the funeral and was speaking about how my dad cared about me and would never do anything to harm me. She lied to everyone just to make my dad look good at the expense of my emotions. I then left the church in tears. It was raining outside, but I did not care. I just wanted to get away from that place.
I’ve also had another daydream where my parents did not mutilate me at birth. They instead decided to mutilate me as a young child. I made it explicitly clear that I did not want them to do this, but they did not listen. They would yell at me and even slap me in the face, telling me that I have to do this. I hid a knife in my pocket on the way to the doctor’s office. When I got there, I was screaming and crying for them not to do this, but they were still smiling, calling my screams “adorable.” Even my parents were like this. Everyone was smiling and laughing at my screams of fright. Then, just as the physician was about to give the anaesthetic, I pulled out my knife and stabbed him in the stomach. Now, they were the ones who were screaming in fright. Only then was I taken seriously.
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URGENT QUESTION ON NEWBORN RABBITS?
Nov 30th
Question by nicky:
urgent question on newborn rabbits?
it’s my female rabbit’s first pregnancy and she gave birth to 1 newborn and she doesn’t breast feed it…. so i have to hold her down in order for the baby to breastfeed. i was doing research on the world wide web and it said that newborn rabbits, if their mother doesn’t take care of them ,i have to instruct them how to pee. i have to use a wet cloth and stroke its genitals till it pees….i tried it and it did not work and the world wide web also said if this was not done after every feeding it would die. i went to the guy i got my rabbits from and he said that you do not have to do that and it’ll learn on its own …but i’m seeing this thing on more than 1 site and i need to know if its true or not …so do you really need to instruct a rabbit how to pee and if so how do you… i tried but it did not work 
i’m really attached to the newborn and i cant let it die so please help if you can…it’ll really mean a lot
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THIS IS A QUESTION FOR THE PRO-ROUTINE INFANT CIRCUMCISION CROWD?
Nov 15th
Question by Nurse Autumn Intactivist NFP:
This is a question for the Pro-Routine Infant Circumcision crowd?
Why should it be the parents choice to decide whether or not the child will be circumcised rather than the owner of the penis (the child)? Even if there really were medical benefits (I do not believe there are), circumcision is not a medically pressing issue. There is no reason to have it done now, rather then when the child is old enough to make the decision for himself.
#1- Infants are not sexually active, so there are no worries about STD’s
#2- Even though the studies in Africa are flawed, even the researchers said that circumcision did *not* reduce HIV risk after 2 years post circ. As we all know, infants are not at risk of contracting HIV via the penis.
#3- It is easier for the parents to care for an intact penis because the foreskin is fused to the head of the penis. No special care is required until the foreskin becomes retractable, in which case, the boy is old enough to care for it himself.
#4- It actually hurts LESS to be circ’ed as an adult, because they can give sufficient numbing, and even general anesthesia if so desired. Also, they can send them home with powerful pain killers for the post-op recovery period. Not to mention, the man has a choice in his circ status.
#5- Even though UTI’s are rare in boys, they are not that bad. (I just had one myself a few weeks ago) Infact, they are 8 times more common in females, yet we do not amputate parts of their genitals. We give them antibiotics and they are fine.
#6- They will not be made fun of in school, the circ rate in America is about 50%, so this generation will have an entirely different view of circumcision.
Noah’s Mommy- I WAS just asking a question. These are the facts, and the facts are, that yu have violated your sons human rights. You in NO WAY answered the question, thus showing that you have nothing to say in defense. You are giulty and you know it, you just dont want to admit it.
Stef- yes, I am pro-choice. I also vaccinate my son. I am not taking away anything that belongs to him. Vaccines simply stimulate the immune system. There are also real benefits from vaccinating
Kisses come in fives- again, because it is not your penis to decide to amputate part of. Discipline methods are different. They are not permanatly altering a part of the body nor do they make the sex life less enjoyable for both partners.
Are you ok with people circumcising their daughters? After all, it is THEIR daughter. What about tattooing their 4 month old?
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MY CHILD’S GENITAL ORGANS ARE TOO SMALL?
Nov 10th
Question by Mary J:
My child’s genital organs are too small?
Although I am a bit hesitant but I have to ask as I can’t ask anybody else and also i will not have the opportunity of asking so many people.My son is 4 yrs old.The problem is that I have found that his genital organs(penis=3/4″ in flaccid say and testes) are not growing as they should since his birth.The nurse also who used to take care of him when he was a baby told me that his genital organs (both testes and penis)are smaller than other babies.I am worried.Should I meet some physician and if then which physician (a paediatrician or a urologist)
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WHEN WILL ROUTINE INFANT CIRCUMCISION (FORCED GENITAL MUTILATION) BE OUTLAWED IN THIS NATION?
Oct 29th
Question by Dэrэk Я, the East-Coаst Élitist:
When will routine infant circumcision (forced genital mutilation) be outlawed in this nation?
To the religious.
If god created us in his image, then the foreskin is apart of his image. Circumcision is an abhorrent mutilation of the perfection that is man.
To the nonreligious.
The foreskin evolved for a reason, and it’s there for a reason. A man should have a say on whether he wants it before you chop it off.
http://www.doctorsopposingcircumcision.o…
Take the quiz for yourself.
1. As regards pain, circumcision:
A. does not hurt.
B. Is excruciating for an infant as well as an adult. Tightening the circumcision clamp puts crushing pressure on a big area of sensitive skin.
2. The foreskin is:
A. a useless piece of skin
B. an integral part of the male sexual organ, containing most of the nerve endings of sexual pleasure.
3. During circumcision, the infant:
A. goes to sleep.
B. withdraws into a say of neurogenic shock (coma), due to sudden big pain.
4. With respect to functions, the foreskin:
A. has no function. It is “just a piece of skin.”
B. has at least three major functions:
1. protection of the glans penis, an internal organ.
2. coverage of the shaft of the elongated, erect penis.
3. provision of most of the nerves for sexual response
(the ridged bands on the inner lining of the foreskin).
5. With respect to cancer of the penis, circumcision:
A. prevents it.
B. has nothing to do with penile cancer.(American Cancer Society, 1989)
6. With respect to ethics, a physician who performs a circumcision:
A. is practicing reasonable medicine.
B. violates all seven Principles of the AMA Code of Ethics; violates a primary tenet of health care, First, Do No Harm; and violates the Golden Rule.
7. With respect to human rights, a physician who performs a circumcision:
A. is within his rights.
B. violates a basic human right, the right to an intact body. The infant has the right not to have normal body parts removed without his express consent. The physician has failed to obtain the informed consent of the mutilee. The physician is violating the Nuremberg Code of Ethics, which regulates experimentation on humans.
8. With respect to safety, circumcision is:
A. safe
B. kills an unknown number of U.S. infants every year.
9. With respect to complications, circumcision has:
A. very few complications
B. a 100% complication rate – in every instance the loss of a useful organ. In addition, there are many unrecorded complications, including deaths. Health costs of circumcised boys 5x those of intact boys!
10. The loss of foreskin:
A. has no effect on later life.
B. contributes to inferior sexual relations, which leads to increased divorce rates, increased violence, increased exposure to sexually transmitted diseases, and contributes to impotence, especially after age 40.
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I WANT TO LEARN ABOUT BABY GIRL’S GENITAL AREA?
Oct 3rd
Question by Lilly:
I want to learn about baby girl’s genital area?
My husband broke up with us because his family told him to. We have a 15 month old daughter and I am 30 pregnant(a girl). He never ask about it and all his family worry about is he will have to pay for child support. I have to take care of my daughters on my own with my family’s help. However, I have to give all my responsibilities toward my daughters and I want to learn about baby girl’s genital to keep them safe. I know I might be over protective but I am a single mom, I have to take their dad’s place also. They’re my life if something happen to them I can’t live. Please help me to find a book or website about baby girl’s genital. I am worry because my brother in law once took my daughter out of my sight.
Thank you so much
Sorry, I was meant to say “30 weeks pregnant”
thanks for those whom took my question seriously. I need to seed for counselor for myself soon because I am really tired, really. For wat my hus. and his family done to me before and after I left is really painful. I am trying to stand still for my daughters. I love them to death and would go crazy if something happen. I posted this question because I am not sure if the Dr. would help with my concerned. I do not think my brother in law would haven done something like that but i just want to make sure.
thanks for those whom took my question seriously. I need to seed for counselor for myself soon because I am really tired, really. For wat my hus. and his family done to me before and after I left is really painful. I am trying to stand still for my daughters. I love them to death and would go crazy if something happen. I posted this question because I am not sure if the Dr. would help with my concerned. I do not think my brother in law would haven done something like that but i just want to make sure.
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IS THERE MUCH DIFFERENCE IN TAKING CARE OF A NEWBORN GIRL THAN A NEWBORN BOY?
Sep 18th
Question by *~Mallorie~*:
Is there much difference in taking care of a newborn girl than a newborn boy?
I am due with our 2nd child in Feb. My son is 2 years old. I am wondering if there are any big differences in the way you have to care for the baby between it being a boy or a girl. I know i had to clean my sons penis a certain way etc. I know physicians dont usually mess with the girl genitalia but i’ve never changed a little girls diaper before.. is there much of a difference? Is there a certain way you have to wipe etc? i know this may sound silly but i just want to be prepared!
Thanks!!
i’m due with our second child in Feb. and its a girl!****
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WHEN WILL ROUTING INFANT CIRCUMCISION (FORCED GENITAL MUTILATION) FINALLY BE OUTLAWED IN THIS NATION?
Sep 3rd
Question by Dэrэk Я, the East-Coаst Élitist:
When will routing infant circumcision (forced genital mutilation) finally be outlawed in this nation?
http://www.doctorsopposingcircumcision.org/DOC/circumcision_quiz.htm
Take the quiz for yourself.
1. As regards pain, circumcision:
A. does not hurt.
B. Is excruciating for an infant as well as an adult. Tightening the circumcision clamp puts crushing pressure on a big area of sensitive skin.
2. The foreskin is:
A. a useless piece of skin
B. an integral part of the male sexual organ, containing most of the nerve endings of sexual pleasure.
3. During circumcision, the infant:
A. goes to sleep.
B. withdraws into a say of neurogenic shock (coma), due to sudden big pain.
4. With respect to functions, the foreskin:
A. has no function. It is “just a piece of skin.”
B. has at least three major functions:
1. protection of the glans penis, an internal organ.
2. coverage of the shaft of the elongated, erect penis.
3. provision of most of the nerves for sexual response
(the ridged bands on the inner lining of the foreskin).
5. With respect to cancer of the penis, circumcision:
A. prevents it.
B. has nothing to do with penile cancer.(American Cancer Society, 1989)
6. With respect to ethics, a physician who performs a circumcision:
A. is practicing reasonable medicine.
B. violates all seven Principles of the AMA Code of Ethics; violates a primary tenet of health care, First, Do No Harm; and violates the Golden Rule.
7. With respect to human rights, a physician who performs a circumcision:
A. is within his rights.
B. violates a basic human right, the right to an intact body. The infant has the right not to have normal body parts removed without his express consent. The physician has failed to obtain the informed consent of the mutilee. The physician is violating the Nuremberg Code of Ethics, which regulates experimentation on humans.
8. With respect to safety, circumcision is:
A. safe
B. kills an unknown number of U.S. infants every year.
9. With respect to complications, circumcision has:
A. very few complications
B. a 100% complication rate – in every instance the loss of a useful organ. In addition, there are many unrecorded complications, including deaths. Health costs of circumcised boys 5x those of intact boys!
10. The loss of foreskin:
A. has no effect on later life.
B. contributes to inferior sexual relations, which leads to increased divorce rates, increased violence, increased exposure to sexually transmitted diseases, and contributes to impotence, especially after age 40.
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IS IT HYPOCRITICAL TO COMMIT INFANT MALE GENITAL MUTILATION?
Aug 20th
Question by Smegma Stigma:
is it hypocritical to commit infant male genital mutilation?
hypocritical in the sense that, on the one hand, we are supposed to be the most caring and nurturing toward infants, whilst on the other hand infant male genital mutilation is possibly the polar opposite of this.
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