I can't imagine the consequences of a badly performed circumcision in Western civilization, let alone in a developing area of the middle east. I can barely look at these pictures (posted below this post) without wanting to wrap my arms around my own sons knowing how grateful I am that we live where we do and knowing that their male sexuality has not had to suffer such a heavy blow as this poor little guy. I don't know, maybe it is different over there and he (the little boy) will not have any hang ups, but I do wonder about the long term affects of it all. Will he be able to perform, sexually? Will he clearly remember what he used to look like? Does it hurt still, and will it always hurt him? Will there be a possibility of future infections? Does his culture look down on this 'flaw' and judge him unworthy? Will it lower his value as a potential mate or husband? Maybe these are ridiculous questions to wonder about, but after seeing these pictures...I really felt for this little guy and really hope that he has a blessed life after going through something so traumatic.
At one time, I had an unidentifiable growth on my right labia that had to be removed and biopsied. It was painful, large and embarrassing for me. I thought that something was wrong and it did affect my sexuality to a certain degree....there is still a scar that I can see, but since this event occurred as an adult, I was able to mentally overcome the ramifications to my self image. Of course, having someone between my legs, lapping me up with gusto and admiring the beauty of my inner flower helped me get over any embarrassment that I was experiencing after the ordeal, but hell, having someone between my legs has always helped me in more ways than one!
Our sexuality is a joy....and for this little boy, I hope when he matures, his sexuality is not so adversely affected that he is unable to experience all the wonderment that can be had between lovers.
