"I have been with my girlfriend for a month now. We really like each other, but there's a big impediment to us having sex. It has to do with my penis. I'm not circumcised and she says she finds it disgusting. She said if I got a circumcision, she'd be all over me. This isn't exactly the first time I've had a girl put off by being uncut."
"I think the most sound guidance for bodily alteration is that you should do it for you and not others. This is, of course, complicated by the way that others' voices can get in your head and drown out yours. Then it can become hard to parse out your genuine motivation from the influence of others. What does "for you" mean when your body is perceived and freely commented upon by others?"
Decide about circumcision based on personal reasons rather than solely to satisfy a partner. External opinions can overwhelm genuine motivation and complicate bodily choices. If persistent negative reactions to an uncut penis cause distress, aesthetic alteration can reduce distraction and improve confidence. Balance potential benefits against costs, recovery time, pain, and medical risks. Seek reliable medical information and professional consultation about procedure outcomes and sexual function. Preserve bodily autonomy and prioritize self-directed choice. Altering a body part can be reasonable when it meaningfully improves well-being and reduces ongoing interpersonal friction.
Read at Slate Magazine
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