Ask a group of men how they feel about circumcision and you’re bound to get one of two responses. Either they’ll shrug their shoulders and say they’ve never given it much
consideration or they’ll cross their legs protectively and wince at the thought. That’s because for most men, circumcision happens when they are a baby and it’s something they simply grow up with, not something to be considered later on. For those men who were not circumcised at birth, the thought of having their foreskin removed is disturbing to say the least. But for men suffering with chronic premature ejaculation, the simple but significant surgery could be the treatment they’ve been looking for.
Circumcision and Sexual Satisfaction
Circumcision is a medical procedure where a section of the foreskin is removed from the penis, usually when a boy is still an infant. The practice began as a religious ritual and pre-dates even recorded human history. Over the ensuing generations it has become more of a cultural norm, particularly throughout the United States. For many years, circumcising boys was seen as simply the normal thing to do and most parents didn’t give it a second thought. Today, however, there is a growing number of men – and women – who feel infant circumcision is unnecessary at best and, at worst, cruel as it is believed the practice robs men of some of their sexual satisfaction when they reach adulthood. A growing understanding of circumcision has led to a drop in rates across the country but, at the same time, this ore open dialogue about the process has had some men wondering if the procedure could help treat premature ejaculation.
While there is a large body of research on circumcision as a practice, little work has been done on whether or not it is a viable option for men dealing with ejaculation problems. The removal of the foreskin offers some obvious relief in terms of reducing the chance of over-stimulation but, at the same time, the root causes of premature ejaculation are often found elsewhere.
Two different studies conducted in 2004 and 2005 found conflicting answers to this problem. The 2005 study followed the sexual activity of men who had voluntarily undergone circumcision as adults in order to measure if it changed how long they were able to engage in penetrative sex after the procedure had been done. Their findings showed little if any difference between their performance before or after circumcision. The 2004 study, on the other hand, showed that it did increase their ability to last longer. With conflicting evidence, few doctors recommend this measure as a treatment option but there are those who will consider it for extreme cases.
Talking to Your Doctor
For men ready to consider such a drastic treatment, booking an appointment with your doctor is the first step. Although circumcision is common, it’s a serious procedure and one which can result in complications. Taking the time to review the procedure as a whole and to evaluate how likely it will be to help in reducing premature ejaculation is an important first step. Men should also include their wife or girlfriend in the discussion as such a procedure will affect a man’s sex life one way or the other and including your partner helps not only to strengthen the bond of your relationship, but also gives you a better chance of finding an effective treatment in general.
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