What’s Wrong with Circumcision?
According to at least five studies, two thirds of the therapeutic circumcisions performed by the NHS are unnecessary.
Foreskin Health
All NORMUK posts about Foreskin Health. The Foreskin, also known as the prepuce, is a flap of skin that covers the glans of the penis.
Circumcision and Hygiene
A list of articles demonstrating how the foreskin might enhance hygiene or how circumcision can raise risk of infections.
Male Circumcision Rates in the UK: National Survey Results
Male Circumcision Rates in the UK: National Survey Results. Resources for the Media. Findings. Guidelines and Audits. Circumcision & Foreskin.
What Intact Men Say
NORMUK spoke to intact men to see if they would consider getting circumcised. These anonymous submissions are the responses.
Unhappy People
The letters that follow are all excerpts from people have sent to NORMUK in anonymity. These are their first-hand experiences.
Male Circumcision is Inappropriate for the Prevention of HIV
Studies conducted in Africa purport to show conclusively that male circumcision gives protection from HIV/AIDS. Let’s discuss..
Conservative Treatments
Common foreskin issues can be treated conservatively and without surgery, which is less expensive and less likely to injure the patient.
Myths About Circumcision
Doctors in the Victorian era started the modern, non-religious practice of circumcision in order to deter masturbation.
Functions of the Foreskin
The foreskin has protective, sensory and sexual functions. It starts right behind the head of the penis and moves forward to cover the glans.
Foreskin Restoration
Last Updated 11/30/2022 Many men who have been circumcised, whether full or partial, wish to regain what they have lost,