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Infant circumcision and adult penile sensitivity: implications for sexual experience

Brian D. Earp

Resident Visiting Scholar

The Hastings Center Bioethics Research Institute , , Garrison, New York

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First published: 27 July 2016
Cited by: 2

Abstract

A recent study reported that neonatal circumcision is not associated with changes in adult penile sensitivity, leading to viral coverage in both traditional and online media. In this commentary the author questions the conclusions drawn from the study and explores the relationship between objective assessments of penile sensitivity and subjective sexual experience and satisfaction. The author concludes with suggestions for improving future research.

Number of times cited: 2

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