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Phimosis is classed as [[physiological phimosis]] or [[pathological phimosis]]. The physiological phimosis condition in adults is a natural variant, not a disease, so it does not threaten health. Men may elect to treat it or not treat it. Some men live their entire lives with a non-retractile foreskin.  [[Sex with phimosis| They are able to have sexual intercourse and father children]].
Phimosis is classed as [[physiological phimosis]] or [[pathological phimosis]]. The physiological phimosis condition in adults is a natural variant, not a disease, so it does not threaten health. Men may elect to treat it or not treat it. Some men live their entire lives with a non-retractile foreskin.  [[Sex with phimosis| They are able to have sexual intercourse and father children]].
[[Adult circumcision]] is an <i>elective</i> surgical [[amputation]]. One choses to be [[circumcised]] and must first grant [[informed consent]]. When a man states, "<b>I had to have a circumcision</b>," it is usually a lie.


==Positive aspects of phimosis==
==Positive aspects of phimosis==