Fact checking Routine Infant Circumcision

Ignore the Myths,
Get the Facts

The following cultural beliefs, or myths, are often used as reasons for circumcision. After each myth, some relevant facts are provided to present a more accurate picture of this procedure. Parents should understand the full implications of circumcision before making this irreversible decision for their child.

Myth #1: Circumcision [...]

What is lost to circumcision?

When a baby boy’s natural and intact penis is “circumcised,” this is what is lost forever:

Caring for your intact son

Care of the uncircumcised boy is quite easy. “Leave it alone” is good advice. External washing and rinsing on a daily basis is all that is required. Do not retract the foreskin in an infant