Circumcision

The book meticulously explores the risks and rewards of male circumcision. Dr. Lipman evaluates both the purported medical benefits and the significant concerns about sexual health, psychological effects, and potential long-term consequences.

Drawing on 869 research references and firsthand accounts, the book sheds light on the disparity between traditional views and contemporary medical perspectives.

In this groundbreaking, meticulously rendered book, you will learn:

Why circumcision does not improve a baby's health Why circumcision does not reduce the incidence of AIDS or urinary tract infections, as is often claimed The secret financial incentives behind the six billion-dollar circumcision industry That the pain of circumcision is equivalent to torture, and why anesthesia is rarely used. Various types of anesthesia are compared. Circumcision's significant physical and mental health risks, including death Why both men and women enjoy sex more if the man is uncircumcised That adherents to Judaism or Islam may not be required to ritually circumcise their child, as is often thought The history of circumcision Why the science behind circumcision is not well founded Why America is the only country in the world with a high rate of medical circumcision Why it is hard for doctors to change What circumcision tools are used

Whether you're a parent contemplating the procedure for your child of an academic in search of an in-depth analysis, Circumcision provides a balanced and factual perspective on this widely performed yet increasingly debated surgery.

Discover the truth before making a decision-read it now.