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> # Re: Natural Circumcision
> Written by Robin at 31 Aug 2006 19:01:50: As an answer to: Natural Circumcision written by Melanie Freeman at 25 Aug 2006 19:01:40: Hi Melanie, Thanks for your ideas, however Im quite suprised. Natural circumcision USUALLY leaves the penis in the same condition as when surgically circumcised. you say "the way his skin is now attached it would pull the penis into an arch if he did get an erection" firstly litle boys have erections every day of their life, not just starting at puberty, ... ultra sound examinations show boys have erections in the womb. More importantly from your description this is a problem with frenulum breve (a little piece of skin attached underneath and in the centre of the glans to the shaft of the penis) ... also when you say the skin must be clipped you indicate this diagnosis, because clipping is one method of treating frenulum breve. I am afraid that in this subject the medical professionals are simply very confused over whether to circumcise or not and even specialists do not know all the simple answers. For example "Tying the frenulum" cures it without any anaesthetic ... However as long as it is treated in some way then Im sure he will grow up safe and happy. Maybe you would like to check my diagnosis with the mother of the child. Further info can be found through www.male-initiation.net/frenulum_index.html cheers Robin >I saw the following message and I wanted to reply: >I happened upon your website as I was doing homework for my human development class. I have three boys - 3 1/2 yr. old twins (identical/mirrored) and a two yr. old. >They are all uncircumcised (but my husband is circumcised) - and I have a few questions that my family doctor hasn't been able to make clear for me. The youngest has what I guess is called a "natural circumcision" - he has very little foreskin, and nothing is obstructed (he can urinate fine). Is there anything that I should be aware of in his development with this condition? >My reply: >My grandson was born with a "natural circumcision" and he will need to undergo a surgical circumcision when he reaches 6 months of age. The reason for this is because the "natural circumcision" is actually a birth defect. The specialist said if his penis is not corrected, then he will never have a proper erection, and sex would never happen for him. He would be impotent because the way his skin is now attached it would pull the penis into an arch if he did get an erection. The skin must be clipped and allow the penis to stand up properly with erection. He must be 6 months old because he must go under anasthesia for the procedure. I would just say, have a specialist check your son to ensure he will be ok as an adult. Just some friendly advice. :~) Answers: Re: Natural Circumcision Melanie Freeman 8/31/2006 20:58 (0)

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