Circumcision, does it hurt, for how long, how long is the process?

Circumcision, does it hurt, for how long, how long is the process? Please help, I'm really scared, i have to get it done, be honest, does it hurt, what do they do, what do i do when im there, how long is the process

my mom was saying there's a ring now they just roll it up and the ring holds it? is that true

PLEASE HELP, IM TERRIFIED!!
Answer:
If you're freaking out about it, you should know that it's not necessary. There are now evens Jews against circumcision (there's an organization called that way, too) and such. At 15, nobody can force you down to get it done; that would be abuse and you can get the law involved.

First, read up on the risks that circumcision carries.

Circumcision = loss of sensitivity study
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,2855...
http://www.circumstitions.com/sexuality.

Higher erectile dysfunction rates after circumcision:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query...

When women didn't know what penis they were dealing with (circumcised or uncircumcised) 9 out of 10 preferred uncircumcised (study).
http://www.healthcentral.com/drdean/408/...

Foreskin anatomy and function (keeps the glans soft and protects it, etc).
http://www.cirp.org/pages/anat/...

Circumcision is extremely painful.
http://www.cirp.org/library/procedure/pl...

The USA is the last advanced nation doing it, but rates have fallen down from over 90% in the 1960s to as low as 21% here in California currently. From CNN:
http://www.cnn.com/2007/health/06/18/cir...
http://www.cirp.org/library/statistics/u...

Circumcision was actually promoted in the USA at first to stop masturbation (in hopes of it being tight enough to require lubes and not have skin to slide since the foreskin is already moist)
http://english.pravda.ru/science/health/...

USA = highest HIV rates in advanced nations (and highest circumcision rates). CIA statistics:
https://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/fac...

Worldwide circumcision rates:
http://www.circumstitions.com/maps.html...

And discussion of common circumcision benefit myths and discussion of all the risks that can develop over time and negative side effects (buried penis, meatal stenosis, etc):
http://forums.govteen.com/showpost.php?p...

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Afterwards, if you do not want it done, use those links to explain your reasoning to whoever wants you cut. After all, religion is about believing, not about what you have or don't have.

Third of all, the pain lasts about two weeks, especially during erections according to one of my friends.

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you get it done when u are born... why would u do it now? it probably would hurt

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ya its probably really gonna hurt! thats why its mainly done when your a baby.

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Oh, don't be scared. It won't hurt. They will likely use a general anestetic instead of just numbing the area. They will cut off the foreskin that is attached to the penis. The ring she is talking about will go over the incision so it can heal. It will be sore for a few days and then in about a week, all healed. It's too bad that she didn't have you circumcised when you were a few days old. Then you wouldn't have to go through all of this worry. You will be fine. Trust me.

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if they do numb you, it shouldn't hurt, my son got circumsized a few months ago and he didn't feel anything, i was in the room when they did it, if took about 15 minutes, they cut your skin, to expose the head of the penis and then cut the extra skin off, and then the ring is to hold your skin back together for the healing process. I put neosporin on it for a few days and it healed really well. He didn't even cry after the anestetia wore off.

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Why do you want to do it???

I had it done and it does not hurt that much, it may ache a little the first days, but it's not pain, it's more like a weird feeling. The procedure is very simple and quick, you'll be out of the clinic a couple of hours later. It will be swell up, a lot... but they are going to medicate you so you won't feel to much pain... you have to wash it daily and keep it wraped for a couple of week... you'll be fine around a month later, depends on your healing process... You have to be careful with the underwear because the rubbing might bother, you will have to get used to it, the first couple of months I stopped using boxers and changed to briefs, it's more comfortable while you get used to it... Afterwards, you will enjoy "it", it's better looking and cleaner!

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don't get it done. It makes your penis less sensitive, looks worse and can cause lots of problems. people who say you should have had it done as a kid, YEA RIGHT. great idea, removed a important piece of your sons body without anesthetic and without his OK. Why? because some people have been brainwashed into think it is cleaner. Haven't they heard of washing? I wash mine everyday and have never had anybody say it smells or is dirty.

A guy at work chose to have it done at 19yo because he was talked into it and he regretted it. It hurt like hell for weeks and now he said he is starting to loose sensitivity already after only about 5 months. also he said sex isn't as good because the foreskin used to slide up and down the shaft when wanking or intercourse and now it doesn't, it is just skin on skin rubbing.

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