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Many men say they are happy about having been circumcised, why don't you feature them?

Questions about circumcision and NORM-UK?
If they are happy then they have no problem, and in any case their views are already well known. It is clearly ridiculous to suggest, as some do, that every circumcised man should share the same feelings on the subject. NORM-UK represents men who dislike having been circumcised, and who wish to make it known that they are unhappy so that future generations can be allowed to make a properly informed choice as adults. It most certainly should.

Are most men in the world circumcised?

CircInfo.org
Only about 20% of men worldwide are circumcised. Most men (80%) are not circumcised, including the vast majority in Britain, Europe, non-Moslem Asia, and South America. Circumcised men are a minority confined to the Middle East, some African tribes, Islamic regions of Asia, and the USA. The number of circumcised men in Australia and Canada is in steady decline.

If circumcision is so bad, why don't men speak out about it?

Frequently Asked Questions about NOHARMM & Circumcision
They do! Under current cultural conditions, however, most non-intact men still remain ignorant about the important functions of the prepuce and are enculturated to believe that circumcision is beneficial. Many don’t yet know how to identify their harm, while others believe that such effects are "normal" or a "birth defect". Still others deny that they were harmed at all.

Why is "Don't Make Me Happy" in mono?

Frequently Asked Questions
These days we record onto digital tape (usually via analogue tape), then we mix down into a computer. Some time later, after having lived with the mixes and/or not listened to them in some time, we go into the mastering studio to do the final job - mastering, using the computer files (indulge me as I have a brief bout of nostalgia for tape; and, btw, had we had tapes we would not have been faced with this dilemma). This is the last point at which one has any control over anything.

Is it true what they say about black men?

How to become a male escort - Frequently Asked Questions
I don't know because I'm mixed-race (British/Jamaican). Just for the record though, my inside leg measurement is around 8.5 inches uncut and a definite fistful.

What are some reasons not to have my son circumcised?

Circumcision FAQ
Your son's foreskin is a healthy, natural part of his body. Any part of the body may develop problems. It is possible, though very unlikely, that the foreskin will develop problems. However, most foreskin problems are easily treatable. When your son becomes an adult, he may choose circumcision for himself. However, there is a good chance he will prefer not to be circumcised. Leaving your baby's foreskin alone preserves his right to a whole and intact body.

What if we want to have our son circumcised?

Circumcision FAQ
Circumcision does not need to be done right away. There is no need to feel pressured by your doctor. Take your time. If you intend to ask your doctor to have your son circumcised, ensure that the procedure is carried out by an experienced surgeon. Sometimes circumcision is considered "minor surgery" and inexperienced residents are given the task of performing it. This leads to a higher rate of serious errors and complications.

Can our son be circumcised in the hospital and still have a brit?

Mohel.net -- FAQs
A circumcision done in a hospital is a medical procedure and not a brit. When done as part of a brit, the circumcision is a religious ritual sanctified with the recitation of blessings.

what age do men begin having erectile dysfunction?

David H. Cornell, MD, FACS | Phone (404) UROLOGY
At one time it was considered a normal part of aging, but this is no longer considered to be true. Erectile dysfunction affects nearly 40% of 40 year old men to some degree.

Do men ever regret having had it done?

Is it for me?
The satisfaction with the procedure is generally high. The chief causes of regret are:- The results of an ill-considered decision (often due to making the decision under pressure), Changes in circumstances some years later (such as the death of a child or remarriage), and "Post vasectomy pain syndrome" (PVP).

Don't some people say that AI is a bad idea?

Basic Questions
The philosopher John Searle says that the idea of a non-biological machine being intelligent is incoherent. He proposes the Chinese room argument www-formal.stanford.edu/jmc/chinese.html The philosopher Hubert Dreyfus says that AI is impossible. The computer scientist Joseph Weizenbaum says the idea is obscene, anti-human and immoral. Various people have said that since artificial intelligence hasn't reached human level by now, it must be impossible.

Why am I not happy after having my abortion?

The Pregnancy Centers of Central Virginia
You are not alone. Many women experience strong negative emotions after abortion. Sometimes this occurs within days and sometimes it happens after many years. This psychological response is known as Post-Abortion Stress (PAS). Read more about PAS and its symptoms.

Why do men always say such stupid things?

knowplace.org - FAQ about men
We like to. It's actually a whole lot of fun to see our mate frustrated by a few simple (and well-chosen) words.

Why do men say they'll call, and then NOT call?

knowplace.org - FAQ about men
Have you ever seen a lizard shed its tail for a quick get away? Well, this is the men's version. The male in question, desperate for a quick getaway, distracts the female with a quick line like "I'll call you," and thanks his lucky stars that women still actually believe this line. Remember that day in seventh grade when they separated the boys and the girls? This is one of the things they taught the little boys to never forget.

Q: Why don't all men recover erectile function after nerve-sparing surgery?

URF - The Site for Prostate Cancer Information
Furthermore, postoperative erectile dysfunction is compounded in some patients by preexisting risk factors that include: older age, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cigarette smoking, physical inactivity and taking of some medications such as anti-hypertensive drugs or psychotropic medications. The impact of these risk factors on patients’ eventual outcomes has led to the acknowledgment that rating erection recovery potential after surgery should involve relevant risk factors.

Why don't you photograph men?

Photographic Arts: Main Gallery
I have very little interest in working with the male nude. Don't get me wrong, many excellent images have been produced by fine art photographers do work with male nudes. It is not only my own preference, but I have found that not only men, but also an overwhelming number of women prefer female nudes. The exception has been when working with a female/male couple. In this case the female model usually provides the male model or suggests a male model or two that she wants to work with.

Why don't men dance on pointe?

Ballet-Modern FAQ - Part 2
Men do dance on pointe, on rare occasions. They may be deliberately dancing women's roles, as in the Ballet Trockadero.

Twisty: Now now, [NG]. What did I just say about men who say "what about the men?"?

Just added: exciting new FAQs at I Blame The Patriarchy
NG: “We are rare but still present. We also accept our share of blame in the patriarchal mess that is perpetuated.” IBTP Commenter: “While I appreciate men who aren't on a patriarchal power trip, I hope you can understand why you don't get a cookie for maintaining such views.” NG: Dramatically whirls his Liberal Dude cape and abandons us to our sad, NG-less fate, but not before letting us know how wrong, wrong, wrong we really are.
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