How Do I Avoid The Stigma Surrounding Uncut Penises In The United States?

I wish there were an easy answer for this, but unfortunately there isn’t.

While circumcised penises are the “norm” in the US, we are starting to see that change. The last I checked the rate of newborn boys being circumcised was in the 50-60% range.

But while the rates are going down now, what this means is that you’ve grown up in a culture where the majority of men have been circumcised. It also means that most women are used to seeing cut men and may expect that. This is especially true if they’re of a religious faith where this is the norm.

While there’s definitely a movement to try and stop newborn boys from being cut, sadly there’s no similar movement for educating adult men and women on the normality of an uncut penis.

Though if anyone wants to start that movement, just let me know!

In all the ways that we tell people not to fat shame women and that we need to teach women to be proud of their bodies, we’re really lagging behind when it comes to doing the same for men. We need to do better at teaching men to be more accepting of their bodies, and I mean their whole bodies. From their physique to their penis.

Until we get to a place where body acceptance for all is more heavily promoted, I think what you’re going to need to do is have more conversations with people and partners about uncut penises.

Do you tell your partner that you’re uncut before they see your penis? Or do you surprise them with it?

Sometimes when we see things that are new to us, we say things without thinking. And we often repeat what we hear in the culture around us. Sadly, the idea that uncut penises are weird and smelly is all too common. (I’m assuming you’re pulling back the foreskin and washing the head of your penis, and that there is no smell).

This is in no way excusing someone saying something that hurt you. Because those past comments are obviously bothering you, but it might help to understand a bit of where those comments come from.

If someone does make a comment in the future that hurts, I would strongly suggest that you talk to them about it. Standing up for yourself is a good way to reclaim your confidence.

If you don’t tell people ahead of time that you’re uncut you may want to start doing that. That gives them time to prepare if they’ve never been with someone who’s uncut before. And it can also give them the opportunity to ask questions. If someone has never been with a person with a foreskin, they might not be sure how it feels for you to have it touched.

The good news is that as fewer boys are being circumcised, we’re starting to talk more about it. Allure ran an article about this a few years ago. It might help you feel better to read it, and you can share it with current and potential partners.

Talking about it with your partner can also help to build your confidence.

Try and recognize the beauty of your penis and appreciate the fact that being uncut in some ways make you special and different. If you can learn to appreciate this, you can help your partner learn how to as well.

Until next, be safe and have fun!

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