circumcision is the removal of the foreskin from the human penis. The word circumcision is from Latin circumcidere, meaning “to cut around”. The foreskin extends out from the base of the glans and covers the glans when the penis is flaccid.

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FAQs on Balanitis

Balanitis is defined as the inflammation of the head of the penis (glans) and or the foreskin on the head of the penis. This is very common condition in uncircumcised men. Some medical experts are more precise when using balanitis. They use balanitis to refer to the inflammation of the penis head alone. When the foreskin on penis head is inflamed, they term it as Posthitis

Posthitis – Symptoms and Treatment

Posthitis – Symptoms and Treatment

Posthitis is inflammation of the foreskin. Foreskin is the thin layer of skin on the penis head/glans. Posthitis is most often caused due to bacterial or fungal infection. The cause of infection can be due to improper hygiene, having unprotected sex etc. Treatment for posthitis addresses the root cause of the problem after diagnosis by a qualified sexologist or urologist.

Benefits of Holmium YAG Laser in circumcision compared to conventional circumcision

Benefits of Holmium YAG Laser in circumcision compared to conventional circumcision

As per a study conducted in 2020, where laser circumcision was performed on 40 teenagers to young adults, following were the observations that were made:The average time of surgery was significantly less when laser was used in circumcision. The estimated blood loss was very less compared to conventional circumcision. Post operative complications were very minimal.

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Balanitis – Inflammation of penis glans, Causes & Treatment

Balanitis is a condition when the head of the penis (glans) is inflamed. This can be due to different reasons such as tight foreskin (phimosis), infection or even due to irritation of the penis glans. This is not a severe problem but if ignored, this can turn out to be a problem. Kids under the age of 5 may have this problem due to tight foreskin (phimosis) but after 5 to 6 years of age, the issue usually resolve on it’s own. If not, you will have to see a good sexologist as early as possible.

Is Circumcision for Everyone? Who should get circumcised?

Can Circumcision cure Premature Ejaculation?

The Prepuce or the foreskin on the penis, characterized as “primary erogenous tissue necessary for normal sexual function”, itself explains its role in natural, mechanical and sensory capacities of the penis. Hence, Circumcision, the procedure of removing the foreskin covering the head of the penis is inferred to necessarily reduce sensitivity and has been erotically controversial. Not surprisingly, it is general assumption that amputation of the penile foreskin and exposure of the glans penis thus reducing penile sensitivity could be a cure for Premature Ejaculation.