Jay, 35 - London
Where were you born?
Surrey.
When did you first become aware of circumcision?
I suppose as a gay man, when I started watching porn as a teenager. I became aware of how American guys' penises looked different to mine. With a bit of research I realised most American guys are circumcised, which is why they looked different. It was a look that I really liked.
Are any members of your immediate family circumcised?
My dad...as are most men over 60.
At what age were you circumcised?
32.
What is the main reason you were circumcised?
60% cosmetic, 40% medical. Strictly speaking, I didn't have phimosis, but keeping my foreskin back during sex was difficult and very frustrating. I remember being concerned about my foreskin when I was 18, I asked dad about his and that's when he told me he didn't have one. I then went to the docs and the doctor pulled back my foreskin for the first time in life... it was a bit painful and very weird to see me whole bellend for the first time!
Are you happy about being circumcised
100%. Took me a couple of years to pluck up the courage to do it - only wish I'd done it sooner. I spent A LOT of time researching. An operation on your penis is not something you go into lightly. Chatted online with various guys who had also been circumcised as an adult. What I found interesting is that all the anti-circumcision propaganda is completely the opposite to all the positive stories from guys circumcised as adults. I think cosmetic circumcision is definitely on the rise.
I found recommendations for clinics and chose a very respected private clinic in Luton. As I was partly doing it for cosmetic purposes, I researched different styles and became very familiar with terms such as 'high and tight/low and loose' and even showed the surgeon a picture of a style I liked. I wanted a high and tight look...no loose skin. Unfortunately the surgeon could only go to a certain tightness as I'm a grower, not a shower. So he needed to allow for skin expansion during erection.
Recovery was as I expected. Mostly uncomfortable rather than painful. The worst part were the erections at night. Nothing you can do about them apart from try and think of something very unsexual! I was fully healed in around 5 weeks. Had my first (careful) wank after 3 weeks.
Surrey.
When did you first become aware of circumcision?
I suppose as a gay man, when I started watching porn as a teenager. I became aware of how American guys' penises looked different to mine. With a bit of research I realised most American guys are circumcised, which is why they looked different. It was a look that I really liked.
Are any members of your immediate family circumcised?
My dad...as are most men over 60.
At what age were you circumcised?
32.
What is the main reason you were circumcised?
60% cosmetic, 40% medical. Strictly speaking, I didn't have phimosis, but keeping my foreskin back during sex was difficult and very frustrating. I remember being concerned about my foreskin when I was 18, I asked dad about his and that's when he told me he didn't have one. I then went to the docs and the doctor pulled back my foreskin for the first time in life... it was a bit painful and very weird to see me whole bellend for the first time!
Are you happy about being circumcised
100%. Took me a couple of years to pluck up the courage to do it - only wish I'd done it sooner. I spent A LOT of time researching. An operation on your penis is not something you go into lightly. Chatted online with various guys who had also been circumcised as an adult. What I found interesting is that all the anti-circumcision propaganda is completely the opposite to all the positive stories from guys circumcised as adults. I think cosmetic circumcision is definitely on the rise.
I found recommendations for clinics and chose a very respected private clinic in Luton. As I was partly doing it for cosmetic purposes, I researched different styles and became very familiar with terms such as 'high and tight/low and loose' and even showed the surgeon a picture of a style I liked. I wanted a high and tight look...no loose skin. Unfortunately the surgeon could only go to a certain tightness as I'm a grower, not a shower. So he needed to allow for skin expansion during erection.
Recovery was as I expected. Mostly uncomfortable rather than painful. The worst part were the erections at night. Nothing you can do about them apart from try and think of something very unsexual! I was fully healed in around 5 weeks. Had my first (careful) wank after 3 weeks.
"Me and my boyfriend often wonder how many other gay couples have been cut as adults."
What is the best/worst thing about being circumcised?
Best thing(s): Looks great. Erections feel stronger and orgasms are much more intense compared to before and I now enjoy being able to 'shoot' further. I mean, what guy wouldn't enjoy that? Sensitivity of my glans subsided very quick. I was really concerned it would be too sensitive initially, especially just doing everyday things.
Worst thing: You need some lube to wank.
Have you had any memorable conversations about circumcision with mates?
Not really, I've never really had a proper discussion. Although, if dick chat ever comes up I always find a way of dropping into the chat that I'm circumcised, just because it gets a 'oh really? Are you Jewish'? reaction. Some mates are surprised I'm circumcised and pretty impressed I had it done as an adult. If you get circumcised as an adult, I believe you should own it and feel proud to be different (well, if you're British anyway).
Me and my boyfriend got circumcised within a year of each other. He had diagnosed phimosis. We are both really into each other’s new penises and we often compare our cut dicks and wonder how many other gay couples have both been cut as adults.
If you had a son, would you circumcise him?
No, it's his choice to decide when he's old enough.
Best thing(s): Looks great. Erections feel stronger and orgasms are much more intense compared to before and I now enjoy being able to 'shoot' further. I mean, what guy wouldn't enjoy that? Sensitivity of my glans subsided very quick. I was really concerned it would be too sensitive initially, especially just doing everyday things.
Worst thing: You need some lube to wank.
Have you had any memorable conversations about circumcision with mates?
Not really, I've never really had a proper discussion. Although, if dick chat ever comes up I always find a way of dropping into the chat that I'm circumcised, just because it gets a 'oh really? Are you Jewish'? reaction. Some mates are surprised I'm circumcised and pretty impressed I had it done as an adult. If you get circumcised as an adult, I believe you should own it and feel proud to be different (well, if you're British anyway).
Me and my boyfriend got circumcised within a year of each other. He had diagnosed phimosis. We are both really into each other’s new penises and we often compare our cut dicks and wonder how many other gay couples have both been cut as adults.
If you had a son, would you circumcise him?
No, it's his choice to decide when he's old enough.