Male circumcision is considered the oldest, most frequently performed surgery in the world, yet it remains controversial. According to Dr. Greg Marchand, an ob-gyn at the Marchand Institute for ...

Many people ask, “what is circumcision and how did it get started?” It’s a common question many people wonder about, but are afraid to ask. In this article, we’re going to talk about one of the most ...

A parents decision or the child's? Source: djedzura/Deposit Photo Disclaimer: My comments are my opinions and are not medical advice. The first time I held a scalpel in my hand was in 1966 as a ...

Boys are usually born with a foreskin that covers the head of the penis. Circumcision is an elective, surgical procedure that removes this foreskin. While males can undergo a full or partial ...

Circumcision is a medical procedure that involves removing the foreskin, the tissue covering the head of the penis. It is performed for various reasons, including religious, cultural, and medical. The ...

Francis Chivolo, a Tiriki traditional circumciser at Machina in Lurambi. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard] Francis Chivolo Mwambushi cuts a regal figure in his traditional regalia, complete with ...

There is nothing esthetically appealing about a Brit Milah, the circumcision procedure performed on an 8 day old Jewish baby boy. To witness a barely one week old child strapped down with Velcro to a ...

An undeniable physical reminder of a man’s connection to Judaism, circumcision has been an important focus of the first days of a boy’s life since before we received the Torah. However, for almost as ...