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 ...

Medically reviewed by Matthew Wosnitzer, MD Key Takeaways Circumcision can make cleaning the penis easier and reduce certain ...

Dubbed the world’s “oldest planned surgical procedure” by 20th century anthropologist Sir Grafton Elliot Smith, circumcision’s roots can be traced to religious and cultural traditions dating back ...

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 ...

In February, the World Health Organization estimated that 3 million girls worldwide are circumcised every year. Approximately 100 to 140 million females are living with genital mutilation. Mainly ...

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 ...