Usually, male circumcision is associated with hygiene. However, for some communities, it forms a part of traditions. But apart from hygiene, does circumcision have any effect on sexual performance? There is a connection between circumcision and sexual pleasure. Circumcision is the removal of the foreskin that covers the head of the penis. The foreskin covers the top of the penis. If it is not removed, it becomes difficult to bring the skin down as one would normally do during masturbation. A circumcised penis eliminates the area that consists of "fine-touch neuroreceptors." These neuroreceptors make the penis more responsive to light touch. The circumcised vs uncircumcised penis debate has no end. In some cases, removing the foreskin is considered beneficial as they are tied with several health benefits, whereas sometimes it is otherwise. But, did you know circumcision can help prevent HIV and STDs? Studies suggest that there are fewer chances of virus and bacteria surviving when the foreskin is removed.

The health benefits of newborn male circumcision are said to surpass the risks. However, the benefits are not enough to make circumcision of penis among male infants a universal advisory. Therefore, it is really the parents' call. They can talk to doctors and decide whether they want to go ahead with the circumcision of their child's penis. Grown-ups can also get their penis circumcised to prevent infections or just for hygiene sake. 7 Other Reasons Why Circumcised Penis Is Better Than Uncircumcised Penis.

Better Sex: Circumcised vs Uncircumcised Penis

Circumcision doesn't affect male libido and neither does it cause premature ejaculation or erectile dysfunction as the popular myths go. However, people with uncircumcised penises derive slightly more pleasure than people who are circumcised. The reason is that uncircumcised men have more sensitive tissues and therefore enjoy sex slightly more than their circumcised counterpart. The flip side of this debate, i.e. how does male circumcision affect pleasure derieved by their female partners is quite blurry.  A study, however, says that uncircumcised men satisfy their partners more and give them better orgasm because the foreskin-clitoris friction is increased.

People from certain religions, such as the Muslims and the Jews, perform penis circumcision of male infants traditionally. Whereas some communities such the Hindus or Christians don't circumcise the penis as a part of their religious ritual per se. However, hygiene plays a bigger deciding factor when it comes to penile circumcision.

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