James, 27 - Cambridge
here were you born?
Kent.
When did you first become aware of circumcision?
I was about 11 when I first realised I was circumcised, I think it was from sex eduction at school that made me realise.
Are any members of your family circumcised?
No one in my family that I’m aware of is cut.
At what age were you circumcised?
About 2 or 3.
What is the main reason you were circumcised?
Medical reasons.
Kent.
When did you first become aware of circumcision?
I was about 11 when I first realised I was circumcised, I think it was from sex eduction at school that made me realise.
Are any members of your family circumcised?
No one in my family that I’m aware of is cut.
At what age were you circumcised?
About 2 or 3.
What is the main reason you were circumcised?
Medical reasons.
"The best thing about being circumcised is being different and having a VPL"
Are you happy about being circumcised?
I grew up ashamed and embarrassed of being cut. At school I always kept covered up due to being embarrassed. My parents never spoke to me about it and I think this made it worse.
But since I was about 20 I have learned to love it although still am fascinated by foreskin. I always stare at urinals and gym showers but have never directly compared my dick with another person.
What is the best and worst thing about being circumcised?
The best thing about being circumcised is being different and having a VPL. When I wank I use spit mostly, but I have enough skin that I can wank without any lube.
The worst thing about being circumcised is fearing what others will think. I've never had any negative reactions from partners. Some have not even commented but others have loved it.
I grew up ashamed and embarrassed of being cut. At school I always kept covered up due to being embarrassed. My parents never spoke to me about it and I think this made it worse.
But since I was about 20 I have learned to love it although still am fascinated by foreskin. I always stare at urinals and gym showers but have never directly compared my dick with another person.
What is the best and worst thing about being circumcised?
The best thing about being circumcised is being different and having a VPL. When I wank I use spit mostly, but I have enough skin that I can wank without any lube.
The worst thing about being circumcised is fearing what others will think. I've never had any negative reactions from partners. Some have not even commented but others have loved it.
Have you had any memorable conversations about circumcision with mates?
Some of my mates know I'm cut, it’s great discussing it with them - I love knowing I’m different. I have a current friend who says he is cut and he loves it.
I was out with a group of mates one night and I tried to discuss circumcision with them. They kind of dismissed it and joked about how it would be impossible to wank without foreskin. I joked about being cut myself and they seemed shocked. I hinted a bit further but they didn’t seem to think I was telling the truth. The subject was quickly changed. Later on that night at the urinals I caught my mate having a peep, so I turned so he could see it a bit more, he said it looked better than he expected and was quite impressed, he was a good size and uncut which I quite liked the look of.
If you had a son would you circumcise him?
No I wouldn’t circumcise a son, as it causes be a lot of distress early on despite me now enjoying it. It would be up to him to decide.
Some of my mates know I'm cut, it’s great discussing it with them - I love knowing I’m different. I have a current friend who says he is cut and he loves it.
I was out with a group of mates one night and I tried to discuss circumcision with them. They kind of dismissed it and joked about how it would be impossible to wank without foreskin. I joked about being cut myself and they seemed shocked. I hinted a bit further but they didn’t seem to think I was telling the truth. The subject was quickly changed. Later on that night at the urinals I caught my mate having a peep, so I turned so he could see it a bit more, he said it looked better than he expected and was quite impressed, he was a good size and uncut which I quite liked the look of.
If you had a son would you circumcise him?
No I wouldn’t circumcise a son, as it causes be a lot of distress early on despite me now enjoying it. It would be up to him to decide.