Two Moms, One Decision: Should We Circumcise?

Two Moms, One Decision: Should We Circumcise?

In the fall of 2012, my wife and I were expecting our second and final child. Our first child — a daughter — was just under 2 years old. We were okay with raising a daughter because, well, we were two women. . . but a boy would be much different. We suspected this little one was a boy, so the thought of circumcision had crossed our minds, but we hadn't yet made a decision.

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5 Tips for Navigating "The Talk" (About Circumcision) With Friends & Strangers

5 Tips for Navigating "The Talk" (About Circumcision) With Friends & Strangers

My heart races, my face flushes. I can feel the adrenaline pouring into my system, typing into my phone the words, “You don’t have to do it.” My shoulders are tense and my thumbs poised, waiting for the reply:

“It’s cleaner tho. What about infections?”

HOW to talk to the people you love about circumcision, and WHY you should.

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