Circumcision Not Recommended

Not knowing how to care for the intact penis is a common, but poor, reason for circumcision, especially since there isn’t that much to learn. Many American men, women, and physicians have probably not seen or touched an intact penis. It’s not your fault. Medical and high-school textbooks, and parenting baby books show the circumcised penis as an example of what the penis looks like. And, they generally don’t offer good advice on how to care for a foreskin.¹ Learn more on our What Is the Foreskin page.