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|Text=The practice of male [[circumcision]], which is unfortunately still common, is completely unnecessary but can also be harmful. Many parents continue to accept it for their children, because they do not know that the male [[foreskin]] is a natural, functional and sensitive part of the [[penis]]. Likewise, it plays an important role in sexuality, enriching the sexual pleasure of both the man and his partner; and a great many men do not like to have it cut without their consent.
The [[foreskin]] is not "extra [[skin]]": it is an integral part of the [[penis]], a highly specialized [[skin ]] organ; and it should not be withdrawn lightly, not for [[Alleged reasons for circumcision|"medical" or "hygiene" myths]], or for social, cultural or religious reasons. The foreskin is designed to stay there ... that's why all men are born with it!
Also, unfortunately, many doctors do not know well what the normal development of the foreskin is like (because for many decades they simply cut it off); and it is common for them to diagnose "problems" that are actually perfectly normal conditions for a child's growth.