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179: The Science of Circumcision

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🗓️ 19 September 2022

⏱️ 64 minutes

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Summary

Circumcision is one of the oldest surgical procedures we still know of and perform today, but the question is why? Beyond the religious elements, are there any benefits to circumcising babies? Are they better off being circumcised before they can talk, or should we wait until they're able to consent? We're digging into the scientific debates surrounding those very questions in this week's episode...

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References & Further Reading
https://jme.bmj.com/content/30/3/241.1
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4277517/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4364150/
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1198743X16302683
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41443-020-00354-y
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1016/S0968-8080%2807%2929303-6
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3638798/
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/circumcision-in-men/
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/circumcision-in-boys/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3225416/
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/phimosis/
https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/newborn-male-circumcision

Transcript

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0:00.0

Hello and welcome to Sci Guys, the show where we talk about the crazy, weird, and wonderful stories from the science world.

0:13.0

I'm Corey, and as always, I'm joined by my co-hosts, Jamp, and Luke Cut Forer.

0:16.4

Hello.

0:17.0

Hi, howdy.

0:27.6

Thank you. Hi, howdy. This week we're talking about just the tip. Excuse me?

0:28.6

Yeah, just the tip.

0:29.6

But before that, why don't we go into a little Apple review?

0:34.1

This one says this is a wee review.

0:36.6

It's five stars and it goes on to say this is my favorite podcast. Definitely recommend. I've been listening every night for nearly two years. These guys have become a part of my routine. Thanks for creating such interesting and fun content. I'll never stop listening. That's so sweet. Thank you. That's very nice, isn't that? That's lovely.

0:55.0

Now, something slightly less sweet.

0:56.0

I've got a question for everyone.

0:57.0

Now, if you're listening on Apple or you're listening on Spotify or any of the other places where you use your ears and not your eyes, head to YouTube and use your fingers to answer this question in the comments.

1:06.0

The question is, are you circumcised or if you don't have a penis or you'd rather not answer let us know

1:11.8

what time is right now as you're hearing this or watching this what time is it right this

1:16.6

right this second five to one good to know so why don't we hop into the topic of today so can you

1:23.3

guess what we're talking about just the tip you're talking about the science of circumcision

1:27.2

yes i would assume.

1:28.1

Now, I stayed at Corrie's house last night, and you didn't know this because you went to your room to have some chill-out time.

1:33.9

Your neighbours were outside talking for about an hour about circumcision.

1:39.3

Now, look, when I told you that I was going to my room for some alone time, I'd actually hopped down to my neighbors and started talking to them about...

1:47.0

It was dry running this episode.

1:49.9

Oh, I see.

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