Circumcision Circumcision is a simple surgical procedure that removes the foreskin – a sleeve of skin covering the tip of the penis. Although infancy is the ideal time for a circumcision, many adult men and teens seek circumcision for medical, health, sexual, cultural, religious or cosmetic reasons. A man does not need to have a medical reason to have a circumcision. Personal preference or social reasons are perfectly valid. In order to make an informed decision, he must carefully consider the benefits and risks. Before you view more information, you must confirm that you are currently 18 years old, or older, and that you understand that the following information is of an explicit nature. << BACK I I'm above 18 years old, CONTINUE >>