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It can result in higher rates of herpes in some communities though.
scientific source?
There is none, but here are some that show just the opposite:
Male Circumcision for the Prevention of HSV-2 and HPV Infections and Syphilis (2009)
The Medical Benefits of Male Circumcision (2013)
Circumcision impedes viral disease (2009)
Circumcision Curbs Risk of Genital Herpes and HPV Infection (2009)
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https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26407411/ and related articles.
GROSS! I never knew they did that afterwards.
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This just in: wisdom tooth removal does not cause autism. Neither does forcibly removing fingernails.
I mean, they’re all things not to do unless there’s a medical reason for it? But while doing it has consequences, they generally have to do with personal (dis)comfort.
That said, I’d be upset if someone tried ANY of those procedures on a baby, as they’re all unnecessary on infants.
Never thought it did.
Still ain’t right.
Glad we cleared this up
"Voting gives you autism!"
why the fuck would it? fuck these cunts. Also, quit mutilating kids.
Who the fuck thought it did?
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