Few people in the Western world would allow female circumcision, but think that it is normal and necessary for male circumcision. But this procedure is not the no-brainer that most think! There are a variety of reasons given as to why this procedure is performed: personal hygiene, religious grounds, cosmetic, so he will fit in with other boys, reduce infections and diseases, but in the vast majority of cases there is no medical reason for it! Recent studies have shown that the removal of the foreskin which contains thousands of nerve endings might be a contributing factor in Ed later in life. Shouldn't the male child be allowed to give his informed consent? Especially since there are a number of botched surgeries each year that can result in complete amputation and even death? Below is a link to a long article on the subject if you would like to read it: Male Circumcision: A Legal Affront