Circumcision

How an Ancient Ritual Became a Questionable Surgery — A Complete Analysis

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Pub Date Oct 14 2024 | Archive Date Jan 16 2025

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Every year, millions of baby boys are circumcised, either for purported health benefits, or for religious reasons. This book provides a comprehensive and clear explanation of the risks and rewards of that practice, which has significant effects on sexuality, psychology, and overall health.

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

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

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

• Why routine male circumcision does not improve a baby's health, or 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
• 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
. Why not one medical association in the world recommends circumcision

Every year, millions of baby boys are circumcised, either for purported health benefits, or for religious reasons. This book provides a comprehensive and clear explanation of the risks and rewards of...


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Circumcision is an eye-opening read that challenges everything you thought you knew about this routine procedure. Dr. Lipman expertly combines medical research, personal accounts, and historical context to deliver a thorough exploration of the health risks, misconceptions, and cultural influences surrounding circumcision. The revelations about its financial incentives and impact on health and sexuality were both shocking and enlightening. I appreciated the balanced tone, which gave me the tools to make informed decisions without feeling pressured—it’s a great read for parents, medical professionals, and anyone curious about the truth behind this common practice.

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Whoa—Circumcision is the book you didn’t know you needed! I picked this up thinking it’d be dry medical stuff, but Dr. Lipman brings the heat with jaw-dropping facts and wild truths. Torture-level pain for babies? Secret billion-dollar industry profits? And it turns out more people—yes, even parents—should be questioning this procedure? My mind = blown. This isn’t just a book; it’s a wake-up call for anyone who cares about health, consent, and common sense. Seriously, read this—you’ll thank me later. 💡📚

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I needed this book. Lipman’s personal relation to the topic and his summary and discussion of the current research about circumcision are helpful.
A book to consult when you are in doubt about circumcision or when someone you know is in two minds.

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