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All males are either circumcised or uncircumcised and some may wonder: what’s the difference? Here is the definitive comparison of the pros and cons of the circumcised penis and its uncircumcised counterpart, based on my research into the subject over years. Hopefully this candid viewpoint will be of interest to both circumcised and uncircumcised males and their female partners.

 1.       Protection. In the uncircumcised penis, the glans is normally covered by the foreskin, providing protection for the glans which emerges only when sexually aroused. This contrasts with the circumcised penis, in which the foreskin is absent and the glans is permanently exposed. Direct physical contact of the uncircumcised glans with anything other than the moist folds of the inner foreskin (or other mucosal tissue like the vagina) is uncomfortable and irritating. In contrast, the circumcised glans is in routine contact with underwear.  Although the glans is unprotected in circumcised males, wearing snug underwear made of soft, non-abrasive fabric helps reduce most unwanted friction and chafing of the glans. For circumcised baby boys, carefully applying a layer of petroleum jelly such as Vaseline on the glans at each diaper change during the first year helps protect the glans from irritation and prevents the glans from sticking to the baby’s diaper. 

2.       Sensitivity and sexual response. Circumcision changes sexual functioning , sensation, and response. Circumcision leads to keratanization of the glans which reduces sensitivity by about 40% to 50%. But considering the extreme sensitivity of the uncircumcised glans, even a 50% reduction still leaves the male with sufficient, though diminished, sensation. Circumcised males generally need more time and require more intense stimulation to reach orgasm, which many see as a benefit for prolonging intercourse and enhancing sexual pleasure for the female. 

3.       Penetration. An uncircumcised penis uses the foreskin to stimulate itself during penetrative sex. By contrast, because the circumcised glans and corona are exposed during both the inward thrust and withdrawal, stimulation and pleasure is achieved from the friction of the inside walls of the vagina or rectum. This leads to longer and more vigorous thrusts, because the penis seeks the pleasurable stimulation of the inner walls and the tight ring of the vaginal or anal opening. Anal penetration is more pleasurable for circumcised guys than for uncircumcised ones because the walls of the rectum are corrugated and the anus has a tight opening, all of which brings pleasure to the circumcised penis.  In short, circumcision improves penetrative sex because the penis’ most sensitive part, the glans, has more intimate contact with the vagina or anus.

4.       Oral sex. Oral sex for uncircumcised guys means the “giver” can slide the foreskin up and down the glans while she holds the penis in her mouth. She can also cover the glans with the foreskin and insert her tongue inside the foreskin cavity. In contrast, circumcised oral sex involves more actual sucking. A tongue or fingernail caressing the circumference of the circumcision scar and/or the underside (frenulum area) is sometimes enough to bring the guy over the edge.  Because circumcision improves hygiene, circumcised males are more likely to get oral sex than those who are uncircumcised. 

5.       Masturbation.  Circumcised guys use a different technique for masturbation than uncircumcised guys. Uncut guys typically move the foreskin up and down to stimulate the glans, without ever actually touching the glans directly with the hand. In contrast, while circumcised guys may be able to move some shaft skin, there’s usually not enough skin to go over the glans. A tightly cut penis may have little or no slack shaft skin.  For a tightly circumcised male to reach orgasm, he needs to apply direct pressure to the glans by either squeezing the glans or sliding the hand up and down over the glans and shaft.  Another variation for circumcised males is to encircle the corona with the fingers and rapidly tug upwards to exert pressure against the rim. Guys with circumcised penises are more likely to use lube, which allows them to more easily glide their hand up and down the full length of the penis. 

6.       Post orgasm.  After orgasm the glans is particularly tender. In uncircumcised guys, as the penis softens the foreskin slides forward to protect the glans, where it stays until the next sexual encounter or is pulled back by hand for urination.  However, the glans of a circumcised penis remains exposed even when the penis is flaccid.

7.       Urination. It’s important to remember that in uncircumcised babies and young boys the foreskin is fused to the glans and is not retractable. Because of this, when young boys urinate they cannot accurately direct the stream of urine, resulting in splatter and messy mishaps. This unfortunate situation is remedied by circumcision. For males of any age, circumcision prevents retention of urine on the penis and parents of circumcised baby boys often report it is easier to keep their child’s penis clean.

8.       Pain. Parents of newborns and adult men alike worry that circumcision will be painful. Circumcision involves tearing the adhesions that attach the foreskin to the glans, clamping the foreskin, and excising it.  Circumcision is indeed painful. While adult circumcisions are typically done under general anesthesia, newborn circumcision uses only local anesthetic or if the procedure is done at birth, no pain relief is given. The advantage of infant circumcision is that the baby will not remember the pain, though adults have the advantage of greater pain relief. Either way, both infants and older males generally tolerate circumcision well and have only mild to moderate discomfort during the healing period.  Surgical complications are rare, especially if a clamp such as the Gomco is used to protect the glans from possible damage or amputation.  

9.       Hygiene. Circumcision externalizes a pocket of mucosal tissue, thereby drying it out and preventing the accumulation of urine, secretions, and bacteria. Many men and women prefer the improved cleanliness of the circumcised penis which may make spontaneous sex more appealing.  Critics argue boys should be taught to clean their penis, though the reality is that women frequently report poor hygiene in their uncircumcised partners.

10.   Ethics: The question of the ethics surrounding circumcision usually centers around whether the pain of the procedure justifies its medical and health benefits. As for consent, since a newborn cannot provide it, the parents give consent just as they would for any medical intervention for their child. Studies show circumcision is the equivalent of a surgical vaccine and parents who circumcise simply want what’s best for their child’s health and happiness. Phimosis – the inability to retract the foreskin — is a very prevalent health issue for uncircumcised males and is remedied only by circumcision. Therefore the pain of circumcision is justified because of the long-term medical and hygiene benefits. However, some skeptics question the actual health benefits and suggest it has a negative effect on sexual function and response. Ultimately it boils down to a personal decision by the child’s parents in consultation with their physician. The American Academy of Pediatrics, along with most pediatricians and other related specialists, support routine circumcision of all baby boys.  

11.   Timing. Most circumcisions are performed on newborn male infants. If performed later, some argue the mother-infant bond is broken by the pain of the intervention. Others, however, argue the circumcision should be delayed until later years, though in reality few uncircumcised adult males opt for an elective circumcision. 

12.   Appearance. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Many people like the look of the permanently exposed circumcised glans, and are put off by the appearance of foreskin. For others, uncircumcision looks more natural and they are intrigued by the “mystery” of the hidden glans that lies beneath its protective covering. Every penis is different, and so no two circumcisions are exactly alike. The appearance depends on the method (clamping device) that was used, the amount of foreskin and shaft skin that was removed (which affects tightness of the circumcision), whether the frenulum was removed, and the ability of the doctor to achieve a symmetrical result. All circumcised penises have a circumferential scar where the foreskin was excised, though the location of the scar can vary depending on the tightness of the circumcision. In some males the scar can be ragged (if the cut is uneven or if it healed improperly) or discolored (if the Gomco clamp or other crushing device was used for the circumcision.)

"Could you go into more detail about the sensitivity changes before and after getting circed? "

Yes I'm happy to do so. And may I start by saying that my sensitivity has changed from my penis to my mind?

Before my circ, my penis head was ultra sensitive. And my shaft shin was flexible and moist, covering and uncovering my head, stimulating my head to orgasm, quickly inside a woman, at my own speed if I was doing it myself.

A circumcision isn’t complete unless the foreskin is entirely removed leaving the glans fully exposed both soft and hard.

All males are either circumcised or uncircumcised and some may wonder: what’s the difference? Here is the definitive comparison of the pros and cons of the circumcised penis and its uncircumcised counterpart, based on my research into the subject over years. Hopefully this candid viewpoint will be of interest to both circumcised and uncircumcised males and their female partners.

 1.       Protection. In the uncircumcised penis, the glans is normally covered by the foreskin, providing protection for the glans which emerges only when sexually aroused. This contrasts with the circumcised penis, in which the foreskin is absent and the glans is permanently exposed. Direct physical contact of the uncircumcised glans with anything other than the moist folds of the inner foreskin (or other mucosal tissue like the vagina) is uncomfortable and irritating. In contrast, the circumcised glans is in routine contact with underwear.  Although the glans is unprotected in circumcised males, wearing snug underwear made of soft, non-abrasive fabric helps reduce most unwanted friction and chafing of the glans. For circumcised baby boys, carefully applying a layer of petroleum jelly such as Vaseline on the glans at each diaper change during the first year helps protect the glans from irritation and prevents the glans from sticking to the baby’s diaper. 

2.       Sensitivity and sexual response. Circumcision changes sexual functioning , sensation, and response. Circumcision leads to keratanization of the glans which reduces sensitivity by about 40% to 50%. But considering the extreme sensitivity of the uncircumcised glans, even a 50% reduction still leaves the male with sufficient, though diminished, sensation. Circumcised males generally need more time and require more intense stimulation to reach orgasm, which many see as a benefit for prolonging intercourse and enhancing sexual pleasure for the female. 

3.       Penetration. An uncircumcised penis uses the foreskin to stimulate itself during penetrative sex. By contrast, because the circumcised glans and corona are exposed during both the inward thrust and withdrawal, stimulation and pleasure is achieved from the friction of the inside walls of the vagina or rectum. This leads to longer and more vigorous thrusts, because the penis seeks the pleasurable stimulation of the inner walls and the tight ring of the vaginal or anal opening. Anal penetration is more pleasurable for circumcised guys than for uncircumcised ones because the walls of the rectum are corrugated and the anus has a tight opening, all of which brings pleasure to the circumcised penis.  In short, circumcision improves penetrative sex because the penis’ most sensitive part, the glans, has more intimate contact with the vagina or anus.

4.       Oral sex. Oral sex for uncircumcised guys means the “giver” can slide the foreskin up and down the glans while she holds the penis in her mouth. She can also cover the glans with the foreskin and insert her tongue inside the foreskin cavity. In contrast, circumcised oral sex involves more actual sucking. A tongue or fingernail caressing the circumference of the circumcision scar and/or the underside (frenulum area) is sometimes enough to bring the guy over the edge.  Because circumcision improves hygiene, circumcised males are more likely to get oral sex than those who are uncircumcised. 

5.       Masturbation.  Circumcised guys use a different technique for masturbation than uncircumcised guys. Uncut guys typically move the foreskin up and down to stimulate the glans, without ever actually touching the glans directly with the hand. In contrast, while circumcised guys may be able to move some shaft skin, there’s usually not enough skin to go over the glans. A tightly cut penis may have little or no slack shaft skin.  For a tightly circumcised male to reach orgasm, he needs to apply direct pressure to the glans by either squeezing the glans or sliding the hand up and down over the glans and shaft.  Another variation for circumcised males is to encircle the corona with the fingers and rapidly tug upwards to exert pressure against the rim. Guys with circumcised penises are more likely to use lube, which allows them to more easily glide their hand up and down the full length of the penis. 

6.       Post orgasm.  After orgasm the glans is particularly tender. In uncircumcised guys, as the penis softens the foreskin slides forward to protect the glans, where it stays until the next sexual encounter or is pulled back by hand for urination.  However, the glans of a circumcised penis remains exposed even when the penis is flaccid.

7.       Urination. It’s important to remember that in uncircumcised babies and young boys the foreskin is fused to the glans and is not retractable. Because of this, when young boys urinate they cannot accurately direct the stream of urine, resulting in splatter and messy mishaps. This unfortunate situation is remedied by circumcision. For males of any age, circumcision prevents retention of urine on the penis and parents of circumcised baby boys often report it is easier to keep their child’s penis clean.

8.       Pain. Parents of newborns and adult men alike worry that circumcision will be painful. Circumcision involves tearing the adhesions that attach the foreskin to the glans, clamping the foreskin, and excising it.  Circumcision is indeed painful. While adult circumcisions are typically done under general anesthesia, newborn circumcision uses only local anesthetic or if the procedure is done at birth, no pain relief is given. The advantage of infant circumcision is that the baby will not remember the pain, though adults have the advantage of greater pain relief. Either way, both infants and older males generally tolerate circumcision well and have only mild to moderate discomfort during the healing period.  Surgical complications are rare, especially if a clamp such as the Gomco is used to protect the glans from possible damage or amputation.  

9.       Hygiene. Circumcision externalizes a pocket of mucosal tissue, thereby drying it out and preventing the accumulation of urine, secretions, and bacteria. Many men and women prefer the improved cleanliness of the circumcised penis which may make spontaneous sex more appealing.  Critics argue boys should be taught to clean their penis, though the reality is that women frequently report poor hygiene in their uncircumcised partners.

10.   Ethics: The question of the ethics surrounding circumcision usually centers around whether the pain of the procedure justifies its medical and health benefits. As for consent, since a newborn cannot provide it, the parents give consent just as they would for any medical intervention for their child. Studies show circumcision is the equivalent of a surgical vaccine and parents who circumcise simply want what’s best for their child’s health and happiness. Phimosis – the inability to retract the foreskin — is a very prevalent health issue for uncircumcised males and is remedied only by circumcision. Therefore the pain of circumcision is justified because of the long-term medical and hygiene benefits. However, some skeptics question the actual health benefits and suggest it has a negative effect on sexual function and response. Ultimately it boils down to a personal decision by the child’s parents in consultation with their physician. The American Academy of Pediatrics, along with most pediatricians and other related specialists, support routine circumcision of all baby boys.  

11.   Timing. Most circumcisions are performed on newborn male infants. If performed later, some argue the mother-infant bond is broken by the pain of the intervention. Others, however, argue the circumcision should be delayed until later years, though in reality few uncircumcised adult males opt for an elective circumcision. 

12.   Appearance. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Many people like the look of the permanently exposed circumcised glans, and are put off by the appearance of foreskin. For others, uncircumcision looks more natural and they are intrigued by the “mystery” of the hidden glans that lies beneath its protective covering. Every penis is different, and so no two circumcisions are exactly alike. The appearance depends on the method (clamping device) that was used, the amount of foreskin and shaft skin that was removed (which affects tightness of the circumcision), whether the frenulum was removed, and the ability of the doctor to achieve a symmetrical result. All circumcised penises have a circumferential scar where the foreskin was excised, though the location of the scar can vary depending on the tightness of the circumcision. In some males the scar can be ragged (if the cut is uneven or if it healed improperly) or discolored (if the Gomco clamp or other crushing device was used for the circumcision.)

I’ve talked about some of this in my post The Beginning but I’m happy to add more detail.

She definitely didn’t nag; she was straight forward and matter of fact about her position on the subject. And she never actually said it was a requirement but I’m not sure what would have happened if I’d refused. It’s possible she would have simply declined my marriage proposal which, in retrospect, would have been reasonable.

Her first hint about circumcision came when we were having sex in the back of my SUV and she asked me to hold back my foreskin so it wouldn’t move while I was inside her. I did like she asked and she loved it, giggling it was just like I was circumcised.

A while later she mentioned a guy she knew from years ago had just gotten circumcised. She went on about how great she thought it was and how proud of him she was for doing it on his own. I remember it bothered me but I didn’t start an argument; I just let it go.

Finally, about a month later, she confronted me while we were hanging out in the kitchen. Said something to effect of, “so, what do you know about circumcision?”

I told her it was the procedure of cutting off the foreskin, it made a man less sensitive, it was harder to masturbate, the skin on your glans got thicker, there could be complications, and it was completely unnecessary.

She agreed with me on all but the last point and asked me what I knew about how it changes things for women.

I told her I had no idea.

She explained that making a man less sensitive increases his stamina so he can make love to a woman longer, that permanently exposing the flared edge of the glans and tightening the skin of the shaft tight makes sex feel better for women, that it keeps men focused on women instead of ourselves, that it keeps us cleaner and more appealing for women, and that it looks more masculine and attractive to women.

She went on to explain how she’d always been taught that men should be circumcised and before me she’d never actually seen an uncut penis. She said while I’d obviously been taught something different, it was important to her that I get circumcised if we were going to be married.

I was shocked and completely rejected her request. I told her she had no right to tell me what to do to my penis and it was completely unacceptable to ask me to give up so much and to accept the risks of the procedure.

She acknowledged that she was asking me to give something up but maintained that the benefits for her and for us as a couple made it more than worthwhile. She was particularly firm that while I had a right to control my own body, she also had a right to make sure she got the husband she deserved. She insisted this was a simple way for me to demonstrate that I would respect her needs as a woman once she became my wife. She ended that first conversation by telling me to spend some time thinking about it; that if I talked to some people I’d see she was right and we could talk more later when I wasn’t so emotional about it.

It was a few days later when she brought it up again and asked if I’d given it more thought.

I said I had but I still didn’t think I should have to give up my foreskin for her.

She reiterated all of her previous points about how circumcision is better for both women and men and then took my hands, looked me gently in the eyes, and asked me whether the way that little bit of extra skin made me feel was more important than being the man she needed me to be. Again she finished by telling me to spend more time thinking about it and talking to people.

I did as she suggested and talked to some female friends about it and was surprised by how uniformly they all seemed to prefer men to be cut rather than uncut, even though they weren’t as articulate about it as my wife. This bothered me at first but eventually I started to realize I might be on the wrong side of the argument.

It was maybe a week later that I approached her about it again and told her about the conversations I’d had and how they seemed to agree with her about circumcision.

She simply smiled and nodded as I talked, as if she already knew everything I was going to say before I said it. When I finished she asked me how I felt about it. I admitted I was feeling very uncertain and I didn’t know what to think. She simply kissed me, told me she loved me, and left it at that.

A few days later I told her I wanted to get circumcised for her. I told her I hadn’t been able to stop thinking about everything she’d said and everything I’d heard from other girls and I’d realized they were right.I told her every time I looked at my penis now I was dissatisfied with what I saw and I couldn’t even bring myself to masturbate because I realized it amounted to nothing more than selfishly playing with my foreskin. I told her I was ready to grow up and become the man she wanted me to be.

She simply hugged me and told me she was so happy I’d made the right decision for us. She asked me if I wanted her to find a doctor and make the appointment for me but I told her I’d take care of it myself.

My impression of her reaction after I returned from the doctor’s was that she was mostly satisfied but also a little bit aroused by the fact my foreskin had been cut off for her. She of course wanted to inspect it right away so she took me into the bedroom and had me pull down my pants for her.

My penis was bandaged with just the tip of the glans showing out the end. She lifted it up to have a better look and asked if it hurt, to which I replied, “a little but less than I’d expected.” In retrospect she might have been a bit disappointed by that answer but I’m not totally sure.

She asked me if I’d been able to see the doctor working on me and I told her I hadn’t but I’d seen my foreskin on the surgical tray after he cut it off and he’d shown me my penis before he put the bandages on. She seemed very interested by this and asked what it looked like and how much there was. I told her it was all laid out in a strip and there’d been a lot more removed than I’d expected, to which she smiled and replied, “Good.”

She finished by kissing my cheek, giving my balls a little tug and squeeze, and whispering now I was ready to be a husband and she’d take a look at it again when the bandages came off. With that she turned and left me to pull up my pants on my own.

A couple of weeks later I took off the bandages in the tub while she sat on the edge, watching intently. Some how, being supervised by her like that as I unwrapped my irreparably altered penis really drove home that this was something she’d done to me. The whole time she was completely focused on my penis, ignoring the rest of me and as I finished taking off the bandage she took hold of it and started examining the doctors work without a word. She stretched it, tugged it, and tried to move the skin on the shaft up and down to make sure it couldn’t roll over the glans while I was soft. I couldn’t help but get hard in her hand as she dispassionately manipulated me but she didn’t skip a beat, taking the opportunity to test the tightness and movement of the shaft skin. 

When she was done examining the area where my frenulum used to be she looked at me, smiled, and said, “The doctor did a good job. You’re much better this way.” Then she leaned back and watched as I finished washing up and got out of the tub.

It’s hard to say when the exact moment was I realized I’d need a partner to get the same kind of pleasure I experienced on my own when I still had a foreskin.

Deep down I knew that would be the case as soon as I made the decision to go through with it.

It became much more real to me when I laid down in the procedure chair without my pants on and eventually found myself looking at my foreskin laying on the surgical tray.

Having her tell me I was ready to be a husband now that I’d been circumcised drove the point home even more.

So by the time I actually tried masturbation, a little more than a month after the procedure, it wasn’t really a surprise that I had so much difficulty. Without that extra skin to roll up and down over the glans I was left to slide my rough hand loosely over the whole thing. It took me much longer to reach orgasm this way and although actually cumming still felt pretty good, the build up wasn’t nearly the same. I remember smiling to myself afterward and thinking she’d gotten exactly what she wanted.

Although I do still masturbate it’s definitely less than before my circumcision and it’s no substitute for actual intercourse now.

The lowness because it removes more sensitive inner foreskin, thereby desensitising his cock. This results in longer, more forceful intercourse for you, as a lot of his remaining diminished sensitivity is based on pressure and he will need to thrust longer, harder and deeper inside you to cum. It also makes masturbation take significantly more time and effort for him. Some guys with adult or teen cuts report having to take twenty minutes or longer to cum, from their own hand, when they could cum in a minute or so before if they wanted to.

The tightness because it means there’s little to no skin mobility. He won’t be able to “glide” his remaining foreskin to masturbate- he’ll need a lubricant of some sort. This doesn’t prevent masturbation entirely, but as with the reduced sensitivity from a low cut, it certainly makes it a great deal more difficult. You could come up with some fun rules about his access to lubricants, as well. 

Definitely Low cuts! (Although any cut is better than none) And nooooo thanks to frenulum. Too much unnecessary sensitivity which would make guys last like 1 minute. and I noticed it creates a “pocket” and holds so much cheese. Soooo that’s a no for me 😅 I’m not wanting a cheesy surprise.. 🤮

I know that a lot of boys are scared of going under the knife for this but it's really quite a simple procedure. If you've unfortunately not been fixed up as a baby, you can still get it done easily as an adult.

To me, it's much better for boys especially submissive boys as it looks tidier, stays cleaner in chastity, and can help the boy to last longer. I also like that it's a bit of a sacrifice for them and shows they are serious about embracing their role.