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Links to literature about MGM (that can be used against it) or the foreskin. - A_P - 06-01-2026
Links to literature about the foreskin or that refutes MGM
- Frisch et al. (2011). Male circumcision and sexual function in men and women: a survey-based, cross-sectional study in Denmark. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21672947/
- Bronselaer et al. (2013). Male circumcision decreases penile sensitivity as measured in a large cohort. https://bjui-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1464-410X.2012.11761.x
- Martín-Alguacil et al. (2015). Terminal innervation of the male genitalia, cutaneous sensory receptors of the male foreskin. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25644189/
- Narvaez D. Circumcision’s Psychological Damage to Children. https://intaction.org/circumcisions-psychological-damage/
- Doctors Opposing Circumcision. Psychological Impact. https://www.doctorsopposingcircumcision.org/for-professionals/psychological-impact/
- Miani et al. (2020). Neonatal male circumcision is associated with altered adult socio-affective processing. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7702013/
- Frisch M., Simonsen J. (2022). Non-therapeutic male circumcision in infancy or childhood and risk of human immunodeficiency virus and other sexually transmitted infections: national cohort study in Denmark. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9110485/
- Doctors Opposing Circumcision. Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs). https://www.doctorsopposingcircumcision.org/for-professionals/alleged-medical-benefits/sexually-transmitted-infections/
- Fleiss et al. (1998). Immunological Functions of the Human Prepuce. https://www.cirp.org/library/disease/STD/fleiss3/
- Boyle et al. (2002). Male Circumcision: Pain, Trauma and Psychosexual Sequelae. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/135910530200700310
- Taddio et al. (1995). Effect of neonatal circumcision on pain responses during vaccination in boys. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0140673695902783
- Brady-Fryer et al. (2004). Pain relief for neonatal circumcision. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15495086/
- To et al. (1997). A Cohort Study on Male Neonatal Circumcision and the Subsequent Risk of Urinary Tract Infection. https://www.cirp.org/library/disease/UTI/to/
- Fendereski et al. (2025). Comparing Penile Problems in Circumcised vs. Uncircumcised Boys: Insights from a Large Commercial Claims Database with a Focus on Provider Type Performing Circumcision. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11486584/
- Aki Renaud (2026). Immunological and Microbial Functions of the foreskin in sexually transmitted infections. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/403975444_Immunological_and_Microbial_Functions_of_the_foreskin_in_sexually_transmitted_infections
- Nayan et al. (2022). Circumcision and Risk of HIV among Males from Ontario, Canada. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34551593/
- Doctors Opposing Circumcision. The Sexual Impact of Circumcision. https://www.doctorsopposingcircumcision.org/for-professionals/sexual-impact/
- CIRP. Circumcision and Sexually Transmitted Infections. https://www.cirp.org/library/disease/STD/
- Van Howe R. (2013). Sexually Transmitted Infections and Male Circumcision: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3654279/
- Doctors Opposing Circumcision. HIV/AIDS. https://www.doctorsopposingcircumcision.org/for-professionals/alleged-medical-benefits/hivaids/
- Garenne M. (2022). Changing relationships between HIV prevalence and circumcision in Lesotho. https://uvsq.hal.science/hal-04474898/document
- Xu et al. (2007). Prevalence of circumcision and herpes simplex virus type 2 infection in men in the United States: the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), 1999-2004. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17413536/
- The National Law Review. Experts Who Shaped U.S. Circumcision Policy Now Voice Doubts. https://natlawreview.com/press-releases/experts-who-shaped-us-circumcision-policy-now-voice-doubts
- News Medical. Study shows infant circumcision has delayed psychological complications. https://www.news-medical.net/news/20201217/Study-shows-infant-circumcision-has-delayed-psychological-complications.aspx
- Singh-Grewal et al. (2005). Circumcision for the prevention of urinary tract infection in boys: a systematic review of randomised trials and observational studies. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15890696/
- Cepeda-Emiliani et al. (2025). The sensory penis: A comprehensive immunohistological and ontogenetic exploration of human penile innervation. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12919687/ (This study provides a comprehensive ontogenetic framework of penile innervation, emphasizing the frenular delta, often removed during circumcision, as a specialized center of sexual sensation)
- Cold C., Taylor J. (1999). The Prepuce: Anatomy, Physiology, Innervation, Immunology, and Sexual Function. https://www.cirp.org/library/anatomy/cold-taylor/
- Kayaba et al. (1996). Analysis of shape and retractability of the prepuce in 603 Japanese boys. https://www.cirp.org/library/normal/kayaba/
- NOHARMM. Estimated U.S. Incidence of Neonatal Circumcision Complications (physical only) Affecting Males Born between 1940 and 1990. https://www.noharmm.org/incidenceUS.htm
- Doctors Opposing Circumcision. Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs). https://www.doctorsopposingcircumcision.org/for-professionals/alleged-medical-benefits/urinary-tract-infections/
Links to literature about showing higher UTI risk with MGM
- Goldman et al. (1996). Urinary Tract Infection Following Ritual Jewish Circumcsion. https://www.cirp.org/library/disease/UTI/goldman/#:~:text=high%20incidence%20of%20UTIs%20following%20ritual%20Jewish%20circumcision
- CIRP. Circumcision and Urinary Tract Infection. https://www.cirp.org/library/disease/UTI/
- Cohen et al. (1992). Postcircumcision Urinary Tract Infection. https://www.cirp.org/library/disease/UTI/cohen/
- Hoffman T. Male circumcision greatly increases risk of urinary tract problems. https://www.sciencenordic.com/childrens-health-circumcision-denmark/male-circumcision-greatly-increases-risk-of-urinary-tract-problems/1441376
- McCredie et al. (2001). Prevalence of urinary symptoms in urban Australian men aged 40-69. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11434500/
Links to literature that refutes the MGM hypocrisy
- National FGM Centre. Traditional Terms for Female Genital Mutilation. https://nationalfgmcentre.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/FGM-Terminology-for-Website.pdf (This can be used to point out the terms used for FGM are largely the same)
- Darby R, Svoboda J. (2007). A rose by any other name? Rethinking the similarities and differences between male and female genital cutting. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17937251/
- Earp B. (2016). Between Moral Relativism and Moral Hypocrisy: Reframing the Debate on "FGM". https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27477191/
If anyone else has more medical literature, please share it to this thread!