Circumcision

The book meticulously explores the risks and rewards of male circumcision. Dr. Lipman evaluates both the purported medical benefits and the significant concerns about sexual health, psychological effects, and potential long-term consequences. Drawing on 869 research references and firsthand accounts, the book sheds light on the disparity between traditional views and contemporary medical perspectives. In this groundbreaking, meticulously rendered book, you will learn: Why circumcision does not improve a baby's healthWhy circumcision does not reduce the incidence of AIDS or urinary tract infections, as is often claimedThe secret financial incentives behind the six billion-dollar circumcision industryThat the pain of circumcision is equivalent to torture, and why anesthesia is rarely used. Various types of anesthesia are compared.Circumcision's significant physical and mental health risks, including deathWhy both men and women enjoy sex more if the man is uncircumcisedThat adherents to Judaism or Islam may not be required to ritually circumcise their child, as is often thoughtThe history of circumcisionWhy the science behind circumcision is not well foundedWhy America is the only country in the world with a high rate of medical circumcisionWhy it is hard for doctors to changeWhat circumcision tools are used Whether you're a parent contemplating the procedure for your child of an academic in search of an in-depth analysis, Circumcision provides a balanced and factual perspective on this widely performed yet increasingly debated surgery. Discover the truth before making a decision-read it now.