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Circumcised males experience physical and psychic [[trauma]] and have a life-long loss of various [[Foreskin#Physiological_functions|physiological functions]]. All have a physical [[circumcision scar]]. Psychic scars are not visible, but most experience [[Psychological issues of male circumcision|behavioral changes]]. Circumcised males may experience tight and painful [[erection]].
Surprisingly, many, perhaps most, circumcised men are ignorant of their [http://www.intactaus.org/information/functionsoftheforeskin/ lost function]. They may not know that they are circumcised. They frequently believe the fraudulent claims of health benefits and count themselves fortunate to be circumcised!Others may deny the obvious loss.
''Circumcised'' is a Biblical term. It occurs 43 times in the Bible. The first occurrence is in Genesis 17:10. It also is used as a noun to refer to the Hebrews.