If you grew up in America as I did, then you probably absorbed these beliefs automatically from our culture without ever questioning them. I hope my videos encourage you to think carefully on whether it has to be this way.
If you have any questions or would like me to help direct you to other resources, please ask -- I'm friendly:-) As you learn, keep in mind that infant circumcision is a polarizing issue that many parents(and babies) feel strongly about. Your future newborn baby thanks you for taking the time to become fully informed about routine infant circumcision:-)
Sections
News Stories
Mother Interviews
Doctor Interviews
Additional Relevant Videos
The above sections all have their videos embedded in the left column. The following sections links all open in a new window.
Learn about Foreskin
The Foreskin: 15 Square Inches of Erogenous Tissue -- 2minsThis animation drawing shows the full size of the foreskin and describes some of it's functions.
The Functions of the Prepuce(Foreskin) -- 19mins
From a medical perspective, the development of the prepuce is traced from before birth to adulthood, and then its immunological and sexual functions are described.
Watch Baby Circumcisions
Plastibell Infant Circumcision -- 4minsHere, a doctor is teaching others the technique so each step is explained.
Still Photo Sequences of the Three Main Techniques -- 3mins
Shows photos of the different circumstraints and several different Gomco clamp, Mogen Clamp and the Plastibell infant circumcisions.
Gomco Clamp Infant Circumcision w/ Doctor's Talks -- 13mins
Watch an actual circumcision done on a baby by a doctor in a hospital including the Doctor's before and after talks. This video is completely unedited except for the muting out of the baby's name.
Gomco Clamp Pin Method -- 12mins
The circumciser demonstrates the Gomco clamp method while explaining everything he does.
Mogen Clamp Method -- 6mins
The circumciser demonstrates the Mogen clamp while explaining everything he does.
Plastibell Method -- 11mins
The circumciser demonstrates the plastibell method while explaining everything he does.
Feature Documentaries
Mother, why was I circumcised? w/English subtitles -- 35minsFollow Dutch journalist/filmmaker Michael Schaap as he interviews his own mother, circumcisers, politicians, Jews and Muslims, a restored British man, and some American activists.
Circumcision is... -- 29mins
This hilarious and irreverent documentary uses extensive strong language while interviewing circumcisers, Doctors, and activists both for and against routine infant circumcision.
Cutting with Tradition -- 24mins
This sensitive religious circumcision documentary follows two Jewish couples as they deal with the decision of circumcising their sons.