A Urologist explains the pros and cons of Circumcision

Circumcision can be a scary procedure for many. I mean, who even wants a surgical blade near your genitalia!? In this video, we talk about the pros and cons of circumcision. Watch until the end to learn about how circumcision may affect your sexual function, and more!

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Rena Malik, MD is a urologist and pelvic surgeon on youtube to educate people about all things urology including erectile dysfunction, how to increase testosterone, problems with sex, premature ejaculation, urinary leakage, or incontinence, overactive bladder, urinary tract infections, prostate issues and more.

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DISCLAIMER: This video is purely educational and does not constitute medical advice. The content of this video is my personal opinion and not that of my employer(s). Use of this information is at your own risk. Rena Malik, M.D. will not assume any liability for any direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of the information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness, or death.

[MJ-sgov]

I don't know if people tell you this enough but putting this information out there so that men can access it without embarrassment or shame is doing a massive service. Whether men should or shouldn't feel shame (obviously they shouldn't) doesn't mean it doesn't prevent them from seeking care.

[nathansteiger]

Imagine being allowed a choice in the matter...

[MarkoVuckovic]

I am from a country where no one is forced to get circumcised and it's only done when it's absolutely necessary for health reasons but other than that no one does it willingly

[artinaam]

I got circumcised almost a year ago, as a 37-year-old adult, mainly due to comfort reasons (my foreskin was very tight, almost bordering phimosis). I am very happy with the result, but I firmly believe that circumcision should require the consent of the person getting cut and therefore be performed only on adults (or at least teens).

[jeffpolk]

As someone who was circumcised later in life i can say sex and sensitivity was much better before I got circumcised. Not that it’s bad now just not as good as before.

[SneakyOrangutan]

I was circumcised a few hours after birth I believe. People are so uncomfortable talking about anything to do with reproductive organ health, or the surrounding areas, but it's always good to seek help no matter what!

[mickandtrudie]

As a content creator on YouTube in a different field and knowing the difficulties of talking and editing, what you want to say, You are doing an amazing job and explaining everything better than anyone else I’ve seen on YouTube. Thank you

[LiamDowning-gknv]

I got my circumcision when I was 8 years old and I wasn’t sure why my mom wanted me to have that surgery, but I was in pain for like a month. I know that DR. Rena Malik is extremely useful and helpful that goes on to help people if they have any problems what so ever.

[sluna]

I was cut as an infant. The doc said they didn’t “take enough” and it could grow back. They did it again and then told my parents they “took too much”. I have a scar that bothers me to the point I have a difficult time with intimacy and body image. As well as pain during intercourse. It’s more of a mental battle than physical.

[alexalfaro]

I’m 27 and A couple of months ago I got a circumcision. If you 100% need to do it cause of a medical reason or want to do it . You should do it. But if you are comfortable in having foreskin and have no problems . DO NOT DO IT.
I lost a lot of the sensation I use to have . Sex isn’t as enjoyable for me as it once was .

If you do decide to do it then go with a good Urologist . Preferably one that has many years doing circumcisions . My doctor did an amazing job . Pricey but an amazing work.
After the surgery understand you will have many days where you can’t walk . SO BE PREPARED TO TAKE DAYS OFF. You will be very very sore . The first couple of days you will have A lot of pain, inflammation and discomfort around and on your stick .
ALL IN ALL if I could I would have saved the pain and time and never done it .

[philipedwards]

As a child I spent many hours in a bath retracting my foreskin. My neighbour was circumcised. I am 64 and still very grateful that my parents spent the time and effort ensuring I was not cut. Very few males need genital mutilation for health reasons.

[Adrian-ppqy]

Short answer. NO. I've been cc'd 11 years ago at my will because of a condition that could have been fixed with manual stretching. Ofc the resident doctor was fighting tooth and nail to convince me that it would just make it worse so she cut my frenulum first to treat phimosis, then when it did not work out she wanted to cut the foreskin. I should have just left her office the first time she mentioned cutting the frenulum. It was so obvious it wouldn't work, but i trusted her.

[starscream]

I had undergone a circumcision at the age of 7 under the recommendation of my pediatrician. When I became an adult, I had an issue of a quite large suture tunnel. As an adult a urologist tried to correct the issue, but ended up giving me several stitches in the area (to prevent infection according to him), which opened up anyway. I had lots of pain and scar tissue. I saw another urologist who informed me that the original circumcision was not a good one and identified 3 other suture tunnels that I was not even aware of at the time. That urologist told me that I had been through enough trauma and to just makes sure that I keep the area very clean. Acupuncture and taking serapeptase helps with the penile pain and scar tissue. Vigorous exercise also helps with blood flow to the area and preventing the penile pain.

[saddq]

I was circumsized at 32 due to pathological and very sudden phimosis. I shudder when I hear people talk casually about circumcision, as it is normally a completely unnecessary surgical procedure. If there was no medical need for me to get it done, I would have never gotten it, nor will I ever subject a son of mine to this cruel mutilation.

[Johnny_Chingas]

Being a person who got to experience both before and after I can assure you that the sexual experience "before" is way better than the after. I usually tell people that wonder what it's like. I liken it to watching your favorite show on a B&W TV vs a HD Color TV....you'll be happy watching it on the old B&W but you're going to enjoy the "Color" version a whole lot more! I regret getting cut because of that but it's too late now 😢

[majortom]

I'm 80. Never circumcised. No regrets. Just keep yourself clean and enjoy the way you were born, without any knives involved.

[Re]

Men should be given a choice. As a 40 year-old uncircumcised man, my sex life and hygiene is perfect.

[robmulder]

So when you have a condition, instead of going to the underlying lifestyle cause and actually fixing it, it is advised to literally just cut off the body part? This is the absolute state of modern 'healthcare', huh...? The fact that we are even having a discussion about the "pros and cons" of cutting off a body part is utterly ridiculous if you think about it objectively.

[AsobiSteve]

I love that everyone can be so casual when talking about Male mutilation. If we were meant to be circumsized, we wouldn't be born with foreskin. Leave nature alone.

[Manblacki]

I was circumcised when I was young, but I was very curious about the subject, and it caused me great shame and caused me a difficult psychological state, and I began to hate the penis because of this procedure.Thank you, Doctor, for this explanation. We are grateful to you❤