Circumcision is erotically controversial. Opponents argue that the foreskin—the flap of skin covering the head of the penis that is removed during the procedure—is rich in touch-sensitive nerves, and ...

When my longtime friend and writing colleague (and local filmmaker) Paul Festa took the stage for the "Best Sex Writing 2008" (Cleis Press) reading featuring West Coast authors, I was prepared to ...

To say circumcision elicits an emotional response would be an understatement. People will argue that it either has no lasting ill effects on one's sexual and emotional well being, or that it can have ...

Editor's Note: This is a part of YourTango's Opinion section where individual authors can provide varying perspectives for wide-ranging political, social, and personal commentary on issues. There's an ...

If you buy something using links in our stories, we may earn a commission. Learn more. Circumsised penises are just as sensitive as uncircumcised penises, scientists say. No they're not, say other ...

A new study suggesting that circumcision can decrease sexual pleasure is drawing the fire of scientists in the field, who say the findings are flawed. The study, published in February in the British ...

Circumcision is a surgical procedure that removes the foreskin of the penis. Differences between a circumcised and an uncircumcised penis include appearance and hygiene practices. One 2016 study ...

"When your most intense sexual pleasure comes from scar tissue, something has gone wrong." However, the scientific study to which you referred investigated "sensitivity" of skin tissue. It appears to ...