Male circumcision 'doesn’t affect sexual satisfaction'

Conclusion This review combines the results of 36 studies reporting differences in sexual performance and satisfaction between circumcised and uncircumcised men. Most were observational studies, though two large RCTs from Kenya and Uganda were identified. The findings of the studies are discussed, and the review finds no evidence for any overall differences between circumcised and uncircumcised men in terms of sexual function or sexual pleasure. The review gathers together a large body of evidence, though the included studies will vary in their populations and methods of assessment. There are some factors that may be influencing the findings. For example, many studies were surveys, and recruitment for them is not described. It could be the case that men who have a satisfying sex life may be more willing to participate and answer questions on sexual performance and satisfaction that those who aren’t. Also, most of the responses in the study are subjective, and what one person considers to be a sexual problem or sexual satisfaction, another might not. There also may be differences in the culture and ethnicity of the participants of certain studies, meaning that their findings cannot be so easily transferred elsewhere. Overall though, this is a useful review combining the results of the global literature to investigate how sexual function and pleasure may or may not differ between circumcised and uncircumcised men. Routine male circumcision performed for purely health-rela...
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