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Intactivism: Week in Review May 15, 2010

by Tally on May 15, 2010

T-shirt slogan from DrMomma's Peaceful Parenting blog: Intact (not circumcised): do not retract the foreskin, only clean what is seen on the baby Say 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.
 

Monday, May 10, 2010

The Huffington Post: First Do No Harm
A critique of the American Academy of Pediatrics newly revised Policy Statement by the Executive Director of Equality Now.

FrontPageMag.com: Embracing Female Genital Mutilation
Another article critical of the AAP policy advocating a form of female genital mutilation (cutting). Read more . . .

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Intactivism: Week in Review May 8, 2010

by Tally on May 8, 2010

Genital mutilation of any child (boy or girl) is wrong!Say 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.

The big news this week was the newly revised Policy Statement by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) "Ritual Genital Cutting of Female Minors." The policy advocates for allowing female genital "nicking." It also renames female genital mutilation (FGM) to female genital cutting (FGC) because it is less threatening. Read more . . .

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Intactivism: Week in Review May 1, 2010

by Tally on May 1, 2010

Genital integrity: Every baby's birthrightSay 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, April 25, 2010

no circumcision: i found this site about regenerating foreskin
A discussion of the Forgen website that is dedicated to regenerating foreskin amputated by circumcision. Foregen is looking for volunteers for a study on regenerating the missing foreskin.
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Intactivism: Week in Review April 24, 2010

by Tally on April 24, 2010

Really? Parents want to cut their baby's penis?Say 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, April 18, 2010

AskMyGirlFriend: Restoring the foreskin
A circumcised man asks about undoing his circumcision by restoring his foreskin.

The Dog Ate My Care Plan: Some Boo-boos You Cant Kiss Away
A nursing student experiences her first male infant circumcision. Seeing the baby's pain made her want to go home and profusely apologize to her 10 year old son.
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Intactivism: Week in Review April 17, 2010

by Tally on April 17, 2010

Circumcision is profitable for doctors and hospitals, circumcision is harmful for infant boysSay 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, April 11, 2010

AskMyGirlFriend: Restoring the foreskin
A circumcised man asks about undoing his circumcision by restoring his foreskin.

The Dog Ate My Care Plan: Some Boo-boos You Cant Kiss Away
A nursing student experiences her first male infant circumcision. Seeing the baby's pain made her want to go home and profusely apologize to her 10 year old son.
  Read more . . .

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Intactivism: Week in Review April 3, 2010

by Tally on April 3, 2010

NOHARMM Genital Integrity of both boys and girls - do not circumcise © 1998 NOHARMMSay no to circumcision - support intactivism and the right of every child to have intact genitals. The Read more . . .

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Intactivism: Week in Review March 27, 2010

by Tally on March 27, 2010

Foreskin rocks! Circumcision sucks!Say 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.

The number of blogs and articles this week started out slow this week before picking up the pace. I suppose everyone was traveling to the demonstration in Washington and was too busy to blog the first of the week.
  

Monday, March 22, 2010

Dispatch online: TRUDY THOMAS: Circumcise, condomise
A South African doctor writes that even if a man is circumcised, he must still wear a condom for safe sex. Only the condom will prevent HIV, not circumcision. The doctor points out that Eastern Cape men have some of the highest circumcision rates in the world, and they also have some of the highest AIDS infection and death rates. Read more . . .

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Intactivism: Week in Review March 20, 2010

by Tally on March 20, 2010

NoCirc.org: Genital Autonomy 'International Child' symbol See GenitalAutonomy.org

Say 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.
 

Honorable Mention

Ball State Daily News: OBJECTIONABLE MATERIAL: Foreskin: the controversey
Although this article is several months old, I just discovered it. The article is well written. It discusses the culture that has developed around circumcision and how it perpetuates itself.
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Intactivism: Week in Review March 13, 2010

by Tally on March 13, 2010

Male infant circumcision removes erogenous tissue from the sex organSay 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.
 

Monday, March 8, 2010

Skeptic but Jewish: Circumcision
A discussion of circumcision and how the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases (STD) is often cited as a reason to support infant circumcision.

WTF? Sex Facts: Sex Fact #525
Lawmakers in Boston are debating a bill this month to make infant circumcision illegal in the State.

DrMomma: Peaceful Parenting: My Son is Circumcised and I Support the MGM Bill
A mother describes how her son was circumcised after birth without her permission. Her son suffers from meatal stenosis due to the circumcision.
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Intactivism: Week in Review March 6, 2010

by Tally on March 6, 2010

Massachusetts Bill for Genital Integrity and against Infant CircumcisonSay 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.
 

Monday, March 1, 2010

Code Name: Momma: Researching Circumcision, Part 3: Common Concerns
The third installment in a thoroughly researched discussion of male infant circumcision.

Maia the Papaya!: Ending Gential Mutilation
A rant about the horrors of male infant circumcision brought on by the Massachusetts Bill for Genital Integrity.

International Coalition for Genital Integrity: Catholic group takes AAP to task on circumcision prejudice
Catholics Against Circumcision is a group of Catholics dedicated to promoting respect for the bodily integrity of all children. They note that the makeup of the AAP task force favors Jews and not Catholics.
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