Pro and Con points I reduced the number of the points mostly to delete the statement that the best time is neonate That s hogwash Please see discussion for the research findings Here s your version and the text I had to compromise to with the pro guys There is controversy regarding circumcision Advocates of circumcision argue for example that it provides important health advantages which outweigh the risks has no substantial effects on sexual function has a low complication rate when carried out by an experienced physician and is best performed during the neonatal period 10 Opponents of circumcision argue for example that it is defended through the use of myths interferes with normal sexual function is extremely painful and when performed on infants and children violates the individual s human rights 11 There is controversy regarding circumcision Advocates of circumcision argue for example that it provides important health advantages which outweigh the risks has no substantial effects on sexual function and has a low complication rate when carried out by an experienced physician 10 Opponents of circumcision argue for example that it adversely affects normal sexual pleasure and performance is justified by medical myths and is effectively comparable to female genital cutting 11