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Male Circumcision Benefits

The medical benefits and risks associated with male circumcision, including reduced risk of certain sexually transmitted infections and other health advantages.

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Jan 29, 2026
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What are the benefits of male circumcision? Do women prefer circumcised men as sexual partners?

is associated with measurable medical benefits — reduced risk of certain sexually transmitted infections (including in high‑prevalence heterosexual settings), lower rates of specific penile infections...

Feb 5, 2026

How do beliefs about hygiene, condom use and sexual pleasure compare with clinical evidence on circumcision’s health effects?

Public beliefs that improves hygiene, reduces the need for condoms, or consistently changes are widespread, but clinical evidence presents a more nuanced picture: circumcision can reduce some infectio...