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* Circumcision permanently and irreversibly amputates the [[foreskin]], so its multiple protective, immunological, sensory, and sexual physiological functions are destroyed and has many [[risks and complications]].
* Circumcision permanently and irreversibly amputates the [[foreskin]], so its multiple protective, immunological, sensory, and sexual physiological functions are destroyed and has many [[risks and complications]]. The sensitive head of the [[penis]] will be permanently exposed so the head will rub against clothing. Many men find this to be very painful.
The sensitive head of the [[penis]] will be permanently exposed so the head will rub against clothing. Many men find this to be very painful.


* Many men report a permanent loss of sexual sensation.
* Most men report a permanent loss of sexual sensation.


* Circumcision results in a permanent [[circumcision scar]].
* Circumcision results in a permanent [[circumcision scar]].