Disadvantages of circumcision

Uncut: An uncut penis requires some extra attention to hygiene. If you don’t regularly clean under the foreskin, bacteria, dead skin cells, and oil can cause smegma to build up.

Smegma can make your penis smell and even lead to glans and foreskin inflammation (balanitis).

This can make pulling back your foreskin difficult or impossible. If this happens, it’s known as phimosis. Phimosis and balanitis can both require medical attention if left untreated.

Please note: These instructions are for adults only.

Before puberty, it may be difficult to fully retract the foreskin.

When is it too late to get a baby circumcised

It should never be forcibly retracted, even for cleaning.

Cut: A cut penis doesn’t require additional hygiene. Just make sure you wash it regularly when you bathe.

However, your penile skin may be more likely to get dry, chafed, or irritated without the foreskin.

You can help prevent this by wearing loose-fitting underwear and avoiding tight pants.

Uncut: A 2016 study found that for uncut penises, the foreskin was the part of the pen

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