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Do men regret being circumcised?

Real voices from 49 men — honest, first-hand answers on circumcision regret and satisfaction, from both circumcised and intact men.

Circumcised · 32 Uncircumcised · 17 Mixed / Both · 2
44%

Circumcised Men Regret

Of circumcised respondents express dissatisfaction with their status

82%

Uncircumcised Men Happy

Of intact respondents are satisfied with their natural state

49

Total Respondents

Men from 6+ countries sharing experiences

Satisfaction Distribution

49
Total
Cut & Regret
14
Uncut & Happy
14
Cut & Happy
16
Other
5

Age Distribution

12-15 years22
16-19 years14
20-29 years9
30-44 years3
45+ years1

Geographic Distribution

33
USA
67%
5
Canada
10%
4
Australia
8%
3
UK
6%
1
Mexico
2%
1
Finland
2%

Notable Perspectives

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Many of my circumcised friends think being uncut is unclean. It is very easy to keep an uncut penis clean. Remember that 80% of the world's men are uncircumcised.

Age 19USAUncircumcised
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I was circumcised three years ago for medical reasons. I cannot see the point of circumcision for the sake of circumcision - it seems like mutilation to me. I wouldn't wish it on anyone unless it was necessary.

Age 23UKCircumcised
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I am very grateful to my parents for not having me circumcised. The very concept of it shocked me then, and it still shocks me now. My foreskin makes masturbation so much more pleasurable.

Age 20USAUncircumcised

All Testimonials

49 responses
"I am circumcised, and I regret the decision made by my parents. I have heard it cuts down on a lot of the sensitivity, and I know my glans is quite rough. Besides, there is nothing a circumcised guy can do that an uncircumcised guy can't, but the same thing can't be said in reverse."
15Canada
Cut
"I am not circumcised. It is a great bonus for masturbation, as you have an almost self-lubing sheath. As far as being clean is concerned, as long as you "skin it back" when you bathe, you will be as clean as a cut male."
14USA
Uncut
"I am not circumcised. I would not want to be circumcised, because I love my penis, and my body, and I would never want to change it."
17USA
Uncut
"I am circumcised, and I think I would stay the way I am. The people I talk to who are uncircumcised tell me the foreskin gets caught on things like their zipper."
17USA
Cut
"I would rather be circumcised (I'm not). Most guys in the U.S. are circumcised, and that's what most girls expect."
15USA
Uncut
"I am uncircumcised, and the foreskin has so many sensitive nerves that when you masturbate it sends a constant tingly feeling all over your body. I used to wish I was cut so I would look like everyone else, but then I realized nobody else ever cared."
16USA
Uncut
"I'm circumcised and like it, for health reasons. It is a lot cleaner and safer."
17USA
Cut
"I am lucky to be an uncut male. From what I hear, everything does not feel as good when you don't have your foreskin. If God wanted us not to have a foreskin, he would have made us that way."
16Canada
Uncut
"I am circumcised. I think an uncut penis has a special look, and in some cases, makes the penis look longer. I can always dream about the "bit" that got away."
31Australia
Cut
"Well, I'm circumcised, and I don't have a problem with it. I'm happy the way I am, and so are my friends."
14USA
Cut
"I am circumcised. I am happy being like I am. If I am missing out on something, I've never experienced it the other way, so I don't know what I am missing."
44USA
Cut
"I would like to be circumcised. This is because I wouldn't have to pull my foreskin down to see the head."
12USA
Uncut
"I would rather be circumcised, like I already am, because I have heard that all sorts of stuff can get caught under an uncut foreskin."
15USA
Cut
"I would rather be circumcised, because girls are more used to the look of circumcised penises."
13USA
Cut
"I am circumcised and really wish I wasn't. A friend of mine can masturbate a lot easier with all that skin."
14USA
Cut
"I am circumcised and my best friend is not. Now he has grown into his skin, and I envy the way his foreskin can slide up and down."
15USA
Cut
"Circumcised is much better. I was done in my early 30s - it's far more pleasurable."
45USA
Cut
"I'd rather be uncircumcised. I was cut as an adult, and believe me when I say sex with the skin is a lot more pleasurable."
28USA
Cut
"I am circumcised and can't imagine it any other way. I personally feel that the foreskin would just get in the way."
20Canada
Cut
"I'm not circumcised, and I prefer it that way. I think circumcised penises are less sensitive, because the head is always exposed. I think it's a shame people are routinely circumcised in the US."
15UK
Uncut
"My good friend is circumcised and I am not. Now I'm glad to have more skin down there than anyone else I know. I can masturbate without lube, and it feels great."
15USA
Uncut
"I'm cut and love it. There are a lot more things you can do with it. It's more sensitive, and you get to see more."
16Canada
Cut
"I'm not circumcised, and I prefer it that way. You can't do as much with circumcised penises."
14USA
Uncut
"I am uncircumcised, and I'm proud of it. Having the extra skin is like having another set of hands. I love my extra skin."
14USA
Uncut
"I am circumcised, but I wish I weren't. I wouldn't have to use so much lube. I've also heard that masturbation and sex feel better if you're uncircumcised."
16USA
Cut
"I am cut. I prefer it, simply for hygienic reasons."
16USA
Cut
"I would rather stay the way I am - uncircumcised. I love being able to masturbate dry any time I want. I owe my parents a debt of gratitude."
15USA
Uncut
"I am circumcised and glad I am. I think circumcised penises are much more attractive than uncircumcised penises."
17USA
Cut
"I am circumcised, and would prefer to be uncut. I wasn't given a choice in the matter. For me, masturbation REQUIRES lubrication."
30USA
Cut
"Many of my circumcised friends think being uncut is unclean. It is very easy to keep an uncut penis clean. Remember that 80% of the world's men are uncircumcised."
19USA
Uncut
"As a circumcised guy, I don't know which feels better - but certainly a circumcised one looks better."
19Mexico
Cut
"I'd like to be uncircumcised (which I am) - it provides more when you are having sex. The extra skin provides an easy-gliding action."
15USA
Cut
"I am very grateful to my parents for not having me circumcised. The very concept of it shocked me then, and it still shocks me now. My foreskin makes masturbation so much more pleasurable."
20USA
Uncut
"After talking about it with my uncut college roommate, I think I'd rather be uncircumcised. I guess I'd rather have a whole foreskin for more protection and fun."
25USA
Cut
"I was circumcised three years ago for medical reasons. I cannot see the point of circumcision for the sake of circumcision - it seems like mutilation to me. I wouldn't wish it on anyone unless it was necessary."
23UK
Cut
"I'm cut, and don't think I'd change that if I could."
15USA
Cut
"I think it's wrong to cut it. It's unnatural to be circumcised. I'm very happy with my foreskin. Be happy if you are uncircumcised."
29Finland
Cut
"I am circumcised and would prefer to be that way. A foreskin looks so ugly just hanging there."
15Canada
Cut
"I am uncircumcised, and I'm happy to be the way I am. I believe it's worth a little more hassle for the extra sensitivity."
18Australia
Uncut
"I am not circumcised, but I would rather be circumcised. It would be easier to clean up."
15Singapore
Uncut
"I am circumcised, and that's the way to be. Uncircumcised members are just so damn ugly!"
14Australia
Cut
"Like a lot of boys, I'm circumcised, and I hate it! I didn't ask for it. It disgusts me that my parents mutilated my body without my permission."
14USA
Cut
"I have what my doctor refers to as a German circumcision. Unless I could assure the same results with a male child of my own, I would leave him uncircumcised."
28USA
Cut
"Circumcised. It's the way I am, and I have always been used to it."
14USA
Cut
"I have experienced both; I was uncircumcised up until I was about 14. I preferred being uncircumcised. Also, the operation HURT!"
17USA
Cut
"Circumcised. My girlfriend prefers circumcised men."
18USA
Cut
"I am not circumcised and love the fact that I have a foreskin. The glans is far too sensitive having been protected for so long."
23Australia
Uncut
"Who cares whether you are circumcised or not? Both have their advantages!"
20Netherlands
Cut
"I am uncut and I think it is great. The UK is a thriving uncircumcised country and we are not all infected or dying."
15UK
Uncut

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