It is documented in the medical literature that babies are as sensitive to pain as anyone else, and perhaps more so. Most circumcisions are performed without anaesthetic, because there are risks involved with using anaesthetics on babies. Sometimes local injections are used, but this does not eliminate pain. Most babies will show signs of pain during the procedure and in the week or ten days following circumcision. The issue of pain is one of the most important reasons why parents choose not to have their son circumcised.
Circumcision is surgery, and like all surgery it has risks.
The surface of the glans becomes dry if not protected by the foreskin. It is believed that dryness and abrasion may cause progressive loss of sensation in the glans, especially in later life. Circumcised men on the whole do enjoy sex and are able to orgasm. If you intend to ask your doctor to have your son circumcised, ensure that the procedure is carried out by an experienced surgeon. This leads to a higher rate of serious errors and complications.