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| Why is circumcision such a hot topic in today's Parenting Circles... two words: Foreskin Restoration@ |
Recently a patient walked in wanting to discuss 'Foreskin Restoration'. Essentially he was grieving the loss of his foreskin. He had a "cut" penis... meaning he had no foreskin. He was exploring methods to restore this part of his genetalia. Part of his therapy request was also focused on anger towards his parents for "mutalating his manhood" (his words), negotiating this journey with his sexual partner and becoming more educated about it himself. In short, he had lots of things on his plate that most likey were never considered by his parents. But this has become a much more 'talked about' topic for parents today. Its even making the news.
Our own therapist, Lisa Meyers, recently shared some of her own journey towards understanding this topic. She shared, "Parents, educate yourselves, talk about it, and make an informed choice for your boy children. I will never forget when I learned that my brother and his then wife were choosing not to circumcise my nephew. At the time I remember asking how they came to that decision and not really understanding why they would not want him to look like everyone else. Seven years and much education later for me, I am so glad they stuck to their choice for him despite pressure from most people around them. I was misinformed. I had bought into the societal stereotype that penises MUST look a certain way. Plain and simple, I was wrong. But dont take my word... check out a recent article on the topic."
Jessica Kramer states, "Conversations about circumcision are really important. As I strongly recommend women become fully informed when pregnant and giving birth - that they fully understand the implication of all the choices they make - I strongly recommend parents do the same with regard to circumcision." Her recent blog on Betty Dodson's website offers some additional interesting points for your considertation.
I was circumcised shortly after birth. I am also restoring my foreskin. It is one of the best things I have ever done for myself. Having a foreskin, even a restored one, has allowed me to feel more whole, more at peace with myself, feel more emotional, and it has increased my sexual pleasure many-fold.
ReplyDeleteIt is a shame that our cutting culture continues to rob men of their manhood.
I am the wife of a man who has begun the process of foreskin restoration. He was apparently circumcised as a newborn, and he feels strongly that his parents should not have made that choice about his body. Our sons are intact, and we are proud of our choice to honor their right to bodily integrity!
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