Learn more about circumcision from Plainsense Search the Web. You can learn more by just Clicking Here . Every male is born with a covering over the sensitive end of the penis. This covering is called the foreskin.
Circumcision is the surgical removal of the foreskin from the head of the penis.
This leaves the end of the penis exposed. Circumcision, which is only a widely accepted procedure in a few places in the world, is practice, by some cultures for religious and social reasons. This procedure began as a way to help prevent disease by making the penis easier to clean. Today, in the United States it's mainly done as a societal practice. During recent years, the popularity of circumcision has been falling steadily due to today's better hygiene practices and concern over the pain the infant experiences during the procedure.