Content

• Steps
• Method 1 of 3: Deciding to be circumcised
• Method 2 of 3: Recovering from a circumcision
• Method 3 of 3: Circumcising a Child
• Tips
• Warnings

Circumcision is the surgical removal of the foreskin of the penis. This procedure is most often performed for health and hygiene reasons, as well as for religious reasons. If you are interested in circumcision, the article below will help you familiarize yourself with some of the benefits, risks, and strategies for recovering from surgery.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Deciding to be circumcised

1. 1 Check out the benefits. There are many unconfirmed medical benefits to be derived from circumcision. Circumcision has been thought to reduce the risk of contracting sexually transmitted diseases, urinary tract infections, and penile cancer; some people assume that an uncircumcised penis is more difficult to keep clean than a circumcised penis, and that the male penis looks more aesthetically pleasing when circumcised.
   • The benefits of cancer and urinary tract infections are not entirely relevant today, as these types of ailments are already extremely rare among men. And the assumption that the absence of the foreskin somehow protects against sexually transmitted diseases is also not entirely true, in which only special protective equipment can reduce the risk of acquiring sexual diseases.
2. 2 Be aware of the risks. As with any other optional operation, complications can arise with circumcision. Circumcision, usually performed on the flesh of infants, carries with it a long and uncomfortable recovery period. Many people claim that circumcision can damage the nerves responsible for sexual arousal.
   • Circumcision is a matter of personal choice for adults. Many adults celebrate the event violently, and some mourn it. Whatever you choose, try to weigh the pros and cons in order to make the correct and reasonable decision for your situation.
3. 3 Check with your local hospital or clinic. If you prefer a personal consultation, then consult your therapist. Make an appointment with your urologist for a third opinion on the benefits and drawbacks of circumcision, as well as a detailed description of the procedure itself and methods to speed up recovery.
   • Circumcision is usually performed under local anesthesia for adolescents and adults and takes about two weeks to recover.
   • Some hospitals may refuse to perform this procedure if you do not provide a valid medical reason, so if you strongly intend to undergo this procedure, then ask around in other hospitals.
4. 4 Prepare for your procedure. Give yourself the time it takes to recover. If you are undergoing circumcision for religious reasons, then use the time before surgery in order to fulfill all the spiritual requirements of this religion. Consult with members of your religious community for the most appropriate approach to this ritual.

Method 2 of 3: Recovering from a circumcision

1. 1 Keep the injured area clean and dry. Cover the genital area with a waterproof covering for the first few days when showering or bathing, and try to keep the area clean when going to the bathroom when needed. The wound must be clean and dry for early healing.
   • Your doctor will give you more information and prescribe remedies, but in general, keep the area of ​​your body clean and dry.
2. 2 Wear loose cotton underwear. Change your underwear regularly, several times a day, to keep it spotlessly clean. Also, wear wide pants to allow air to circulate around your groin. Avoid wearing tight-fitting jeans and consider wearing cotton cropped pants or any other loose pants.
3. 3 Use medication as directed. Your doctor will likely prescribe an over-the-counter pain cream or any other topical ointment, so use as directed. If you find constant rubbing in that area annoying, try petroleum jelly to reduce the unpleasant effect.

Method 3 of 3: Circumcising a Child

1. 1 Consider the pros and cons of circumcising your baby's foreskin. Some hospitals may agree to have this surgery almost immediately after the baby is born, which is presumably less painful than for an adult. Think, maybe it is better to give the child the opportunity to decide the fate of the appearance of his genitals when he grows up?
   • Often, parents decide to circumcise a child to avoid unnecessary explanations if he asks about the difference between his penis and the penis of his father or brother.
   • Talk to your pediatrician.In general, the procedure will not take much time and most likely will not result in excessive pain for the child, moreover, caring for a child's circumcised penis is much easier compared to the same for adults.
2. 2 Maintain cleanliness. You should not use any rags or towels to wipe the baby's genitals, and avoid bathing, instead, it is better to wash the baby with a sponge and warm soapy water for several days after the procedure.
   • Some pediatricians advise covering the circumcised penis, others not. If you still want to wrap your child's penis in gauze, place some Vaseline oil on the gauze, and then apply it to the wound, which will reduce pain.
3. 3 Organize an appropriate religious ceremony. In Judaism, circumcision is performed either by the father of the child or by the mohel. This event usually takes place not in a hospital, but at home or in a synagogue. Talk to a rabbi or other religious representative to arrange this event.

Tips

• There is an alternative “bloodless” circumcision. The Israeli company PrePex uses a plastic cap on the penis to protect the glans and then puts on another device designed to pressurize the foreskin to stop blood flow to the area. Recovery after such a procedure takes approximately 6 weeks to 2 months, the time during which a man must use protection when having intercourse.

Warnings

• Refrain from sex or masturbation for two weeks after surgery.