The Chronicles of John Trammell

Male and Female Circumcision in the United States John Trammell California State University, San Bernardino      Why is infant circumcision socially acceptable for males, but considered mutilation for females in the United States?  Circumcision is the removal of the foreskin of the penis or the partial/full removal of the clitoral prepuce, the clitoris, and labia of the vagina (Schultheiss, 2010, p. 21, 23).  The foreskin aids in sexual pleasure, guard the glands from external harm, and provides natural lubricity that eases friction during intercourse (Gollaher, 2000, p. 111).  The clitoral prepuce protects the clitoris from external harm, the clitoris aids in sexual pleasure, and the labia protects the vaginal opening from external harm as well as keeps the internals moist (p. 111).  The removal of these tissues would cause both men and women to experience a decrease in sexual pleasure.  Women can become susceptible to disease and exp...

*This blog post is considered informal, where parts are written as free writing practices, along with adding some research to back up the free write.   Content warming : This blog contains topics people might find uncomfortable from reading* I am uncircumcised!  You read that right.  Let me explain why I am writing on this.  I have a fear of telling people that I have a foreskin due to risk of being made fun of, or worse, people find me disgusting because of something I have that is fully natural.  Honestly, being made fun of something like this can cause some emotions.  What causes this fear?  Just being around people and hearing them talk about how people with foreskins are disgusting and terrible.  In the dating/relationship world, I find it tough because many girls wont go near a guy if they say they are intact, which I find very ridiculous.  Now you might be asking why am I bringing this up now?  Because there ...