In many parts of other African countries, traditional circumcision is still practised. These practices have been around for centuries, in most cases. It makes one wonder what significance the foreskin may have held for them. Could the ancients have known of some health benefits before the emergence of Western medicine?

Now many African countries are rolling out medical circumcision programmes as a preventative tool for HIV transmission. In Uganda, an innovative rubber device has been introduced which removes the foreskin without a blade, a means to encourage men to go for the snip.

Prof. Morris’s findings have created some discontent in cyberspace as the matter remains contentious. Though, most men who were circumcised from birth are likely to not remember or care too much on what the difference is. What is well-known is that the snip does appear to decrease the chances of STIs, coupled with other preventative measure such as condoms. If circumcision was really proven to cause a slight decrease in sexual sensation, it would be interesting to see the number of men willing to pay this cost to lessen their risk of contracting infections.

 

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