Q8. Will having a circumcision affect my sex life?

A8. This is an issue which worries a great deal of men. They are concerned about any loss of sensitivity in that area which may also affect sexual performance.

There are men who find that they have reduced sexual sensation which then impacts upon sexual activity. This can also cause psychological problems as well.

However, some research findings suggest that there is no difference in penis sensation between circumcised and uncircumcised men.

There are some men who find that their sex life is the same as before surgery, some who suggest that it has improved and others who argue that it has worsened.

The jury is still out on this one.

Find out more in our circumcision surgery section.

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Circumcision FAQs

1. What is circumcision?
2. Can men be circumcised?
3. Is circumcision only performed for religious reasons?
4. Is circumcision painful?
5. Are only boys and men circumcised?
6. What is female circumcision?
7. Should I have my son circumcised?
8. Will having a circumcision affect my sex life?
9. How safe is circumcision?
10. Does circumcision mean that the penis is easier to clean?
11. Is circumcision needed?
12. Is circumcision needed if my son’s foreskin doesn’t retract?

13. Does circumcision protect you against disease?
14. What is ‘frenulum breve?’
15. What is ‘phimosis?’
16. What is ‘paraphimosis?
17. What is ‘balanitis?’
18. What does the surgery involve?
19. How long does circumcision take?
20. What are the risks of circumcision?
21. How long does the recovery take?
22. Will I have to take time off work?
23. When can my son return to school following his circumcision?
24. Can a circumcision be reversed?
25. Why is circumcision so controversial?