A circumcision is a surgical approach that involves removing the foreskin of the penis. In an uncircumcised penis, the foreskin remains. The main differences relate to appearance and hygiene practices. Individuals can get circumcised for many different reasons. A 2016 study estimates that 37 to 39 percent of men worldwide are circumcised. Let’s learn more if there is a difference in sensitivity and the real difference in sensitivity between circumcised and uncut penises:
By the way, what is sensitivity?
One of the difficulties is that it is difficult to define what is meant by “sensitivity”. Many studies depend on men’s assessment of their sensitivity level, which is difficult to quantify. Some studies have also attempted to measure sensitivity more empirically by stimulating penises with heat or weak electrical currents to see how well men can detect the sensation. And although studies have compared sensitivity between circumcised and uncircumcised men, the conclusions they reach are varied. Some say there is no difference between cut and uncut men, while others say there is.
Circumcised or uncircumcised: what is the difference?
“Functionally, there are no major differences” between a circumcised penis and an uncircumcised penis.
However, removal of the foreskin makes an aesthetic difference between a circumcised penis and an uncircumcised penis, mainly when the penis is not erect. Physically, there is a marked difference in the appearance of the penis when it is flaccid. On an uncircumcised penis, you probably won’t see the head of the glans or the opening to the urethra. In a properly circumcised penis, the glans and urethral opening are visible.
What does it look like?
Circumcised men are definitely different from uncircumcised men:
Circumcised – No foreskin present, the glans (head of the penis) is exposed whether the penis is flaccid or erect, and there may be varying texture around the tip of the penis where the foreskin has been removed. The skin may also be thinner and seemingly more sensitive around the tip of the penis and thicker further down the shaft.
Uncircumcised – The foreskin hides the glans when flaccid, so the head is not very visible when the penis is limp. The foreskin retracts during erection to fully expose the head of the penis, and the penis may appear to have more “bundled” skin.
Circumcision does not affect sensitivity
Although circumcision is controversial, studies indicate that it does not affect penile sensitivity.
Circumcision, a famous but controversial practice, does not appear to influence penile sensitivity, according to a new study on the subject.
Circumcision is the removal of the foreskin of the penis and is usually performed for cultural reasons shortly after birth in men. According to the CDC, nearly two-thirds of male babies born in hospitals are circumcised.
The benefits of circumcision remain unclear, although some studies suggest it may reduce the risk of penile cancer, a very rare disease. Additionally, some research suggests that circumcised men are at lower risk of developing syphilis and HIV infection. Complications may occur in up to 1 in 200 male newborns, but are usually limited to minor bleeding and local infection.
There has been much debate about whether circumcised men were more or less sentient, and this is a scientific way of trying to answer that question.
To estimate the effects of circumcision on sensitivity, researchers used specialized instruments to test 36 circumcised men and 43 uncircumcised men with or without a history of erectile dysfunction. They tested each man to determine the level of penis sensitivity through vibration, pressure, and hot and cold temperatures. In uncircumcised men, the foreskin was retracted for testing. Initially, reduced sensation was demonstrated in uncircumcised men in terms of vibration sensation and temperature. But when they took into account age, diabetes and hypertension, they saw no difference in the sensitivity measurement between circumcised and uncircumcised men. Additionally, the study shows that there was no difference in penile sensitivity, neither in men with normal function, nor in those with erectile dysfunction.
They also assessed the prevalence of circumcision and found that white men are 25 times more likely to be circumcised and black men are eight times more likely to be circumcised than Hispanics.
Medical organizations generally take a relatively neutral position on whether a person should undergo circumcision. “This is because the operation carries some risks, but there are also some benefits in the first year, although these benefits are somewhat controversial.
Individuals give many reasons for or against circumcision to justify the operation or to dissuade them from having it done. “But there is a lack of very rigorous scientific information on this subject.”
Does circumcision affect your sex life?
Some opponents of circumcision claim that it diminishes sexual pleasure. The theory is that the foreskin protects the glans from rubbing against clothing and desensitization. Science does not confirm this conclusively.
A 2013 study found that circumcision decreased penile sensitivity and required more effort to achieve orgasm. However, more and more studies have shown that the vast majority of circumcised men are satisfied with their sex lives. A 2016 study tested the penile sensitivity of 62 men, half of whom were circumcised and half of whom were not. The researchers found that the two groups had no difference in sensitivity. And a large review of 36 studies found that circumcision did not lead to decreased sexual arousal, sensitivity or satisfaction. Circumcision does not affect fertility. There is no evidence that circumcision has any effect on sperm production.
FAQs
Will you lose your sensitivity when you are circumcised?
Penile tenderness and circumcision is a controversial topic and, unfortunately, there have been fewer studies on the subject than many of you would like.
How much does circumcision reduce sensitivity?
There is no single answer to this question, as circumcision can cause a wide range of sensitivity outcomes. In general, however, circumcision is thought to decrease sensitivity by removing the protective foreskin that covers the glans (head) of the penis. This can lead to reduced sensation in the penis, which can be a good or bad thing depending on the individual’s preferences.