I want to circumcise my son i live in spain who knows where i can find a clinic in spain?

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Jim T

Strange that you would want to do that. Here is some info:

A video called "The circumcision decision":http://video.google.co.uk/vide...

Non-religious circumcision only started in English-speaking countries in the late 1800's. The main reason was to prevent masturbation. If you want to learn more then look at this site:
http://www.historyofcircumcision.net/
Circumcision rates have dropped in the USA to 60%.
http://www.circumstitions.com/USA.html
In Canada and Australia the rate has dropped to less than 10%. In Britain the rate is less than 1%. Only 20-25% of the world are circumcised, 2/3 of these are Muslim.

The foreskin is a vital part of the penis. Those that are circumcised do not know what they are missing.

The foreskin contains many specialized nerves on it's underside. When the foreskin is moved up and down it is very pleasurable. Circumcised men have lost this ability to masturbate easily as there is no gliding effect. Circumcised men often have to resort to artificial lubrication in masturbation and sex. See here for the function of the foreskin:
http://geocities.com/painfulquestioning/naturalresources

Without the foreskin protecting the glans, circumcised men lose further sensitivity. The glans (head of the penis) dries out. It also brushes on underwear causing the skin to toughen. See here for the full damage done:
http://www.noharmm.org/IDcirc.htm

There are good reasons to believe that sex is better for the woman as well, if the man has his foreskin intact:
http://www.sexasnatureintendedit.com/10F/doctor_northrup.html

Circumcision carries a lot of risks:
http://www.catholicsagainstcircumcision.org/cac_complications.htm
There is also evidence that the pain and discomfort of circumcision disrupts the mother-son bond and also breast feeding. Some evidence suggests the trauma of circumcision has long-term psychological effects.
http://www.cirp.org/library/psych/goldman1/

In terms of care - intact is also a lot easier.
The foreskin is attached to the glans at birth (they have to break this seal to perform the circumcision - this is excruciatingly painful - not that the pain is the worst part of circumcision )
You should never pull back the foreskin or try to clean under it. It requires no care.
The foreskin should be left to become retractable on it's own , it should not be forced. The foreskin becomes retractable by itself. this occurs any time up until the end of puberty, though the average age is 5-10 years. Until then, nothing to do. A lot of doctors/nurses are not familiar with this - don't let them retract it.
Once it becomes retractable, there is little care - just wash it like any other body part. It is not dirty - if it was then women would be a lot dirtier. Most men worldwide (75-80%) are intact and have no problems.
http://www.cirp.org/pages/parents/care/

As for health benefits they are minimal to non-existent - and certainly don't outweigh the downsides. Men in Britain, France Germany and Italy for instance don't get circumcised and they all do fine. Leave the decision up to your little boy - his body- his rights. See here for info about health:
http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/cgi/eletters/119/5/1006#23937

guiri

Go to your local government medical centre.
Here it's called the "CAP" ,Centro de Auxillo Primario, or something like that. They will be able to advise you where you can have this done. If it is for medical reasons, you will receive free treatment if you are under the Spanish health service. I do not know what the situation is if it is for religious reasons.You may have to pay.

(Personally. I think it is barbaric if done for religious reasons).

Bangkok Bill

How does your son feel about this ?

imkzjudy

Go to a synagogue.

Xabier

I'm %99 sure that circumcision is ILLEGAL ! and it is in some other E.U countries

I'm not going to say it is bad blГ¤ blГ¤ blГ¤ (Even though it is) I'm sure it has been banned since the early 2000Вґs because it is mutilation of a minor.
It can cause them trauma ETC.
& If you can have it done, you'll need to visit the hospital and it won't be for religious reasons, only medical.

Kate J

Might help if you were to narrow it down a bit...WHERE in Spain? Kinda a big country, you know.

As for Xabi's answer...http://www.modern-psychiatry.com/circumcision.htm

NOT illegal, though not as popular as in some places, it is STILL considered healthier in the long run for both the man AND his prospective partners when he becomes an adult.

I know people who have had some problems and complications from having chosen NOT to circumcise their sons, and I don't think they can POSSIBLY illegalize the practice, simply based upon the fact that there are citizens of Spain, a country which has legalized all religions, who practice circumcision as part of their religions.

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