Voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) reduces heterosexual HIV acquisition; therefore, the WHO has issued recommendations to implement VMMC throughout East and Southern Africa Most adult VMMCs ...

Without social pressure, most people give little thought to male circumcision. This simple surgical procedure removes the foreskin, a hood of skin covering the head of the resting (flaccid) penis. But ...

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 ...

Understanding circumcision can help you speed your baby boy's healing process and be aware of any complications that may arise. Here, professionals offer advice on what circumcision is, the pros and ...

A man has opened up about the emotional toll he says circumcision has had on his love life. In the UK, an estimated nine to 16 percent of men are circumcised, while about one-third of males worldwide ...

A group seeking to ban the circumcision of male children in San Francisco has succeeded in getting their controversial measure on November's ballot, meaning voters will be asked to weigh in on what ...