Uncircumcised Penis

Although the foreskin is believed to both protect the penis and increase sexual enjoyment, not being circumcised does carry a slightly increased health risk to men. Uncircumcised men carry a greater risk of developing a urinary tract infection and cancer of the penis. There is also evidence that being circumcised can reduce the risk of catching HIV and other STDs, although this does not mean that a circumcised man will not develop HIV. In recent years, circumcision has experienced a bit of a backlash, and it is believed that men who are uncircumcised do benefit from greater sensitivity, as the nerve endings of the penis have been protected by the foreskin rather than being dulled by constant exposure.