Originally Posted by Spiritsoar

I'm cut, and I like it. My aesthetic preference for circumcision could therefore be biased.

I also believe that it's more hygienic. Yes, yes, I know we live in a world where hygiene should supposedly prevent those sorts of issues. But I can say that as a medical provider for soldiers, who don't always have ideal hygiene conditions, I have seen a good number of cases of balanoposthitis while serving in a deployed environment. Circumcision would have prevented these issues.

The simple fact that a simple procedure might reduce the chances for sexually transmitted diseases is enough reason for me personally to think it might not be a bad idea. In my mind the potential benefits outweigh the risks.

Also, though I know that there is a relatively low occurrence, circumcision prevents cases of phimosis and paraphimosis, reduces the chance of thrush, and has been shown to reduce the chances of urinary tract infections in infants.

I can say that I will have my children circumcised. I don't quite understand the people who argue about insurance coverage for this procedure. I pay for my insurance, and it covers the procedure I want. I don't see the problem.