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June 2010

How to start restoring your foreskin

by Tally on June 30, 2010

Tugging your foreskin can be fun, but don't pull too hardA common question for those interested in starting to restore their foreskin is how to start restoring.

Many men restore because two things will happen. First, foreskin restoration will result in a reasonable facsimile of a foreskin. And, second, foreskin restoration will increase sensitivity by allowing the glans and inner foreskin remnant to return to their normal, mucosal state. But it is not all about sensitivity, the foreskin has a gliding action that better stimulates the sensitive bits. The second happens normally as a consequence of the first, but many men want to speed it up. I originally did not want to regain my sensitivity until I had enough skin to protect my newly sensitive glans. But, I regained some sensitivity before I had enough skin. And, it was very irritating having my sensitive glans rubbing against my clothing.

How to start restoring depends upon what is valued more, skin or sensitivity. Read more . . .

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Intactivism: Week in Review June 26, 2010

by Tally on June 26, 2010

Intactivists marching to end infant circumcision in a paradeSay no to circumcision - support intactivism. The following list includes blogs, articles, and websites of interest to Intactivists that were published in the past week. This is a running tally of the ones I found interesting.

This week very little has been written about circumcision. Maybe everyone is at the 40th annual San Francisco Pride Parade, the Chicago March against circumcision June 27th, the 41st Annual LGBT Pride March in New York, or the Boston Pride Parade. Intactivists will be participating in each of those events.

Everyone is encouraged to participate in local events. The more people that are educated about the harm of genital cutting, the more likely we will see an end to infant circumcision.
 

Monday, June 21, 2010

Handcancel Magazine: DC: Handcancel Stacks Digital Capital
The blogger says, "Every so often I have to use this blog to remind people that circumcision is wrong." He reminds everyone that male circumcision is a horrible, unneeded, antiquated practice that, in 2010, is not done on a majority of boys worldwide.
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Intactivism: Week in Review June 19, 2010

by Tally on June 19, 2010

Say NO to infant circumcision. Support intactivismSay no to circumcision - support intactivism. The following list includes blogs, articles, and websites of interest to Intactivists that were published in the past week. This is a running tally of the ones I found interesting.
 

Sunday, June 13, 2010

International Coalition for Genital Integrity: Mens Health Week march and demonstration in Washington
An announcement that SICsociety.org supports the National Mens Health Week campaign and adds: Mens Health Begins At Birth, as a way to raise awareness that male infant circumcision is not a mens health benefit.
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Intactivism: Week in Review June 12, 2010

by Tally on June 12, 2010

An intact baby is a happy baby - infant circumcision hurtsSay no to circumcision - support intactivism. The following list includes blogs, articles, and websites of interest to Intactivists that were published in the past week. This is a running tally of the ones I found interesting.
 

Sunday, June 6, 2010

The Pervocracy: The pleasure factor
A woman describes how an intact (uncircumcised) penis feels a lot better and seems to give the man so much more pleasure than guys who have a circumcised penis.

Quantum Solos: Circumcision
Male infant circumcision is not something that parents should be deciding for their sons. Forcing circumcision on infants who cannot understand what is being done to them is unconscionable.
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Intactivism: Week in Review June 5, 2010

by Tally on June 5, 2010

Save a Penis is a program with a Facebook page. Donate now to Save a PenisSay no to circumcision - support intactivism. The following list includes blogs, articles, and websites of interest to Intactivists that were published in the past week. This is a running tally of the ones I found interesting.

Announcement: The Eleventh International Symposium on Circumcision, Genital Integrity, and Human Rights Genital Autonomy is scheduled for July 29-31, 2010, at University of California, Berkeley.
 

Sunday, May 30, 2010

One Day at a Time: Circumcision
A mother describes her regret in having her two sons circumcised when they were born. She does not say why she changed her mind, but she presents lots of information showing male infant circumcision is harmful and not necessary for the health of the baby.

Bugs, Boys and Boo Boos: Why Are We Still Cutting Our Sons?
A mother of three sons regrets the infant circumcision of her sons. She let her husband decide and he wanted the boys cut to be like him. She questions why she was even given the option to have the unnecessary surgery done to her children.

Mens News Daily: Royal Dutch Medical Association: Male Circumcision Medically Unnecessary
The Royal Dutch Medical Association has published an official statement opposing male circumcision of children. The doctors group says that there is no medical reason for male genital cutting of children and infants. Portions are reproduced in this article. Read more . . .

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The Rape of Innocence: The story of female genital mutilation in Kansas (updated)

by Tally on June 3, 2010

Book now available: The Rape of Innocence by Patricia RobinettThe Rape of Innocence: Female Genital Mutilation in the U.S.A. is a book written by a woman who had her genitals cut as a child growing up in Kansas in the United States. Many people do not know that female genital mutilation was commonly practiced in the United States up until the 1960s. Insurance paid for it until the 70s and FGM became illegal only in 1996.

Patricia Robinett desribes growing up mutilated. Female circumcision affected her childhood and continued to affect Patricia as an adult. She is now a therapist who helps others with trauma.

Her female genital mutilation made Patricia very aware of the atrocity of cutting the genitals of any child. Patricia is an avid intactivist. She fights for genital integrity of both girls and boys. Female circumcision is virtually wiped out in the United sates. Male circumcision had decreased to about 54% of newborn boys in 2006.

The winds seem to be blowing for a change in the genital mutilation culture of the United States. Unfortunately, it is a foul wind that is starting to blow. Last year the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) announced that they were reconsidering their stance on male infant circumcision. After a public outcry, the CDC backpedaled, somewhat. Read more . . .

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