The
Intactivism Pages
The struggle for genital
autonomy Female Genital Cutting Involuntary Sex Reassignment Genital Autonomy for All! |
This site differs from others opposed to genital mutilation: its focus is on intactness rather than on genital cutting. It is intended to counteract the mindset that the foreskin is an "extra" "flap of skin" and that male genital cutting is the norm, and the corresponding mindsets that lead to the cutting of girls and intersex people. This page has been simplified to be more mobile-friendly: Policy, Basics, News and Action have been moved to their own pages. Links to the most useful pages, if they are not in the list below, are at Background. |
![]() The
Foreskin
APPEARANCE A Gallery of Intact Men and their Penises A Gallery of Intact Men and their Penises in Art. Countries that celebrate the (intact) penis. The "luscious beauty" of the intact male. For intact (young US) men who worry about being "different," a Gallery of Intact Celebrities (with their clothes on): a page each of intact historical personages, US film stars former and current, US TV stars former and current, US sporting heroes, US musicians, non-US celebrities (musicians, actors, sportsmen and others), and leaders. A Gallery of Very-Probably-Intact men. A Glossary of words relating to Intactivism and normal anatomy. Some of the main ones are illustrated. Diagrams of male and female anatomy at eight weeks gestation and at birth illustrate the similarity of structure. Not "just a flap of skin": a non-erotic animation of how a foreskin works. A more stylised animation to demonstrate its size. A remarkable illustration of its actual size. Functions of the Foreskin (22 of them)
Sexuality
Paraphimosis, one of the few real threats.
Frenulum breve "tight banjo string"—can be readily treated. FOR PARENTS (TO-BE) AND SONS
Mothers (and mothers-to-be) Fathers Refusal
Intact boys
Intact teens
Foreskin restoration: a growing movement ![]() ![]() HUMAN RIGHTS
Two ethicists defend circumcision and attack their critics using flawed
arguments. Here is a
rebuttal.
The Chair of the
AAP
Bioethics Committee shows that parental consent is inadequate
for unnecessary surgery.
Law THE CAMPAIGN FOR GENITAL INTEGRITY: INTACTIVISM
Propaganda
Campaign resources HOUSEKEEPING Feedback
from readers Miscellaneous To people who think the subject is beneath discussion. Have you changed your mind about circumcision? |
![]() Genital Cutting
PICTURES AT A CIRCUMCISION Nobody should consent to a circumcision who has not seen one.
Methods A survey of historical and present-day circumcision instruments, and what can go wrong using each of them. EXCUSES Lists of
Hygiene Disease
(off-
site) Points to Consider
Religion
Motivation to circumcise Money Complications The pain of circumcision has long-term effects and is only partially relieved by anaesthetics. A report from the AAP recommends avoiding painful procedures, but fails to mention the commonest painful procedure. Circumcision may hinder Breastfeeding.
For those who think circumcision improves the appearance and is invariably harmless, there's a gallery of pictures of circumcisions. One man's multiple botches. Side-by-side comparison of the intact and circumcised penis: you can see the difference (NSFW). Resentment Famous men and others who resent/ed being circumcised Regrets ![]() THE WORLD Predominantly intact countries:
Predominantly circumcising countries:
REPRESENTATION--how male genital cutting is
perceived
Mass
media Books Mutilation, Regrets, Second-thoughts Doctors' organisations Nurses Midwives
PARALLEL EVILS Female Genital Cutting Episiotomy A form of Female Genital Cutting still common in the US. Breast-ironing Another cruel sexually-related female mutilation, practised in parts of West and Central Africa. Intersexed people and non-consensual gender-assignment. Castration Mozart, Handel, Rossini and Gluck wrote music for castrated singers, and Allegri was one. This was as accepted in Italy in 1600-1860 as circumcision is in the US today. And beyond the genitals, infant circumcision compared with footbinding and uvulectomy (removal of the uvula that hangs down at the back of the mouth) |
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