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Lawrence Wells said:It’s neither a tradition nor is it useless. Just imagine, man, if he actually developed paraphimosis, what would he even do then?😬
For those who aren't familiar, paraphimosis occurs when the foreskin is pulled over the glans and gets stuck, unable to slide back into its original position. Because it's too tight, it constricts the glans, cuts off circulation, and becomes incredibly painful.
Paraphimosis is a urological emergency; if this happens to someone, they need to call 911 immediately and get to a hospital. Once there, doctors can typically manually pull the skin back down, or use methods like draining fluid from the glans via syringe (after administering anesthesia), performing a dorsal slit, or even an emergency circumcision.
The only real danger is if a person fails to seek medical help promptly, as that can lead to tissue necrosis, though that usually takes several hours to develop.
I’ve received my MRI results on a disc. Technically, it’s a simple enough request—someone should probably just nudge Sunrise to get a duplicate made for me. Another option would be for her to just take photos of the MRI scans herself and send those over instead.
atlantis said:anon, what exactly is the issue here?
this guy underwent surgery quite late in the game, which leads me to believe he was trying to manage the situation through other methods beforehand. It's highly probable one of those methods included "your" recommended exercise—which clearly didn't work, given the fact that the poor guy ended up needing surgery anyway.😉
Now you're trying to convince us all that he just overextended himself too much.😁 😁
Honestly, I don't understand why you all are so obsessed with this idea of "overextending" that you can't stop joking about it. What actually fascinates me is how people remain such slaves to tradition.
To me, it sounds like he saw a doctor who immediately pushed for the most invasive procedure possible without ever presenting any alternatives or giving him the necessary information to make an informed decision. The doctor simply chose what they preferred and stripped the patient of his autonomy—it's just bad practice.
brisknomad6 said:He’s been practicing alongside Eric Robinson81 for a while now, but based on what we're seeing, it hasn't exactly yielded any results. 🤣 🤣 🤣
Bravo, truly. I have to say, you have an incredible sense of humor. It’s quite impressive.😬
Jose Miller3, it would be fundamentally unfair for you to ban me. I have to wonder if you have some sort of compulsion for total control—did you grow up under some kind of authoritarian regime? I’m honestly not sure what your issue is here. I am simply presenting facts, and even the original poster confirmed they were interested in this information. Yet, you want to shut me down just because I refuse to indulge in mindless jokes or empty platitudes like "it'll all work out in the end."
Circumcision offers no inherent medical or practical advantages. There is an ongoing debate regarding whether male circumcision is as senseless as female genital mutilation—that medieval, religiously or culturally driven practice often performed in unsanitary conditions that inflicts injury on women's organs specifically to diminish their sexual pleasure and increase male control over them.
Some studies highlight benefits while others point to the harms of male circumcision, meaning the scientific community remains divided on the matter. My assessment would be that the consensus is essentially neutral: it doesn't cause massive harm, but it certainly doesn't provide a significant benefit either.
Like any surgical procedure, circumcision carries risks: bleeding, infections, urinary fistulas, cysts, scarring on the glans, necrosis of penile tissue, hypospadias (where the urethra is at the base rather than the tip), epispadias (where the urethra is on the side or top), impotence, secondary phimosis, and the removal of too much tissue.
On infants, circumcision is frequently performed without any anesthesia (one has to wonder if they feel pain and suffer because of it). For adults, once the procedure is done, one must avoid erections for about six weeks (I honestly wonder how one manages that), as well as masturbation and sex, just to allow the tissue to heal properly.
What adults who can compare their sensations before and after the procedure describe is an extreme sensitivity of the glans when it rubs against clothing, which is both painful and highly uncomfortable. There is also a change in sensation because the glans is suddenly always dry, leading to reduced sensitivity; logically, since the glans is constantly dry, the friction against fabric eventually crosses a threshold of pain, causing the body to dampen the nerve signals until the individual reaches a breaking point. This loss of sensitivity means a man might ejaculate more easily, but the experience itself will be less pleasurable because he feels less on the glans.
In a healthy state, the foreskin can be pulled back behind the glans. This isn't a condition resulting from childbirth; rather, it is an opening in the skin that expands with use, largely aided by masturbation. Boys who masturbate using movements that mimic penetration (pulling the skin from the glans toward the body with their hand) gradually and naturally expand the opening without shock. Those who masturbate by rubbing the penis or pulling the skin in the opposite direction (from the abdomen toward the tip) fail to expand the opening, leading to a condition that isn't technically phimosis but is often mistaken for it. In cases where the opening hasn't expanded, the easiest, cheapest, and least traumatic solution is simply to change the method of masturbation and gently stretch the skin under warm water in the shower. Over a few months, the opening will widen.
An additional option is the use of steroid creams, which may assist in expanding the opening more quickly.
Doctors who lean toward the "cut and go" philosophy often advocate for surgical intervention because they earn more from surgery than they do from prescribing creams or simply offering advice (besides, it is difficult for traditionalists to tell someone to change how they masturbate; it is easier for them to let a patient bleed than to explain how to apply ointment). Among surgical interventions, there is the dorsal slit, which creates an incision in the skin to significantly increase the opening without removing the foreskin entirely. A more drastic version is full circumcision, where a large portion of the prepuce is removed, sometimes including the frenulum. An even more extreme procedure would involve removing part or all of the glans itself, which is something seen among certain body modification enthusiasts—for instance, some people get a Prince Albert piercing where a ring is passed through the urethral opening and out the bottom, or even have the glans split into two halves. Fortunately, such disfigurement is rare.
My view is that everyone is the master of their own body, so if someone wants to pierce or cut themselves, that is their prerogative. Regardless, people deserve high-quality information, and unfortunately, when it comes to circumcision, doctors often push decisions that are easiest and most profitable for them, without much regard for the patient's actual experience.
I honestly think this guy is blowing things way out of proportion. It’s hard to tell if he actually has phimosis or if his anatomy just hasn't fully developed yet, but the doctor straight-up offered him a circumcision and the poor guy just completely blew it off.
ruggedjackal46 said:That’s actually solid advice. I was just thinking about it—if I can't have an erection for two or three weeks, what happens to morning wood? Even those monks in Tibet wouldn't be able to control that if they tried.😕
And it isn't just that; you're going to deal with some serious sensitivity issues too. If you plan on staying home for a few months wearing a skirt just to get used to the sensation of touch, you're in for a pretty uncomfortable time.
ruggedjackal46 said:Yeah, Wikipedia lists less drastic procedures, but let's face it—Wikipedia isn't a urologist who can prescribe creams. My own urologist basically told me circumcision was the only way, and when I asked about other options, he just brushed me off like, "Oh, come on, don't worry about it."
If you happen to know more about this, it would be a huge help.🙂
Well, why would you even go to a guy like that? If he's dismissing less invasive methods with a casual "come on," how can you trust him to be precise? You can't risk him performing a procedure with that same "whatever" attitude just because he's rushing to catch a baseball game or get to lunch. Personally, I would file a complaint against a urologist like that and find someone else entirely.
Why go for such an extreme measure when there are plenty of much less invasive options available that could actually yield better results for you?
Elizabeth Patel67 said:I always dreamed of being a physician. To be honest, I still do. But I eventually pivoted to my current career because it felt like far fewer people were pursuing it compared to medicine, even though the need is just as critical. It's just one of those things...
Just to clarify, if you finish medical school, you become a physician. To actually be called a doctor in the academic sense, you have to pursue advanced studies and successfully defend a doctoral dissertation.
Linda Hernandez15, I am truly sorry you were treated that way. Why didn't you report that nurse's poor treatment to the head nurse? You could have simply explained that you informed her about your phobia and that her behavior was unacceptable and warranted a formal complaint.
Look, the core issue here is that if a person doesn't want to serve in the US Army (which I completely understand), they have no incentive to overcome their phobia; in fact, it's in their best interest to amplify it just to ensure they don't pass the physical and avoid recruitment.
To actually conquer a phobia, one needs motivation. For you, having a child was a positive, driving force. But being told you might be declared fit for military service—something you specifically want to avoid—isn't motivation at all; it's pure demotivation.
Jamie Clark74 said:Junacine!
Are your mothers still changing your diapers for you?
And feeding you with silver spoons?
Every excuse used to avoid serving the military is pathetic.🤣 😁
My dear "proud to be Australian," from your perspective down under, things might seem unclear, but if you understood the local landscape, you'd realize that most people in America don't feel much more affection for the military than you feel for a dead kangaroo rotting in the sun after a few days.
In this situation, a person can choose to be a sheep, letting themselves be picked on while their heart races, or they can show some teeth, stand up for their rights, and say: "I do not consent to being poked with a needle."
The critical issue in America today isn't blindly "serving the country" by cutting corners in the military or spinning tall tales about how hard things used to be. It is about teaching people the importance of individual human rights and building an honest community where small groups don't just wave a flag and sing the anthem to get applause while they are actually just picking the pockets of their fellow citizens.
Joshua Clark said:I assisted the Lookalike and... don't do it, ladies, just DON'T!!!
Why not? Are you absolutely certain he handled everything with one hundred percent accuracy? These women are simply sharing their own personal experiences.
Captain America put together a truly excellent post.
Genoivianne said:Uh, I was thinking about going into medicine next year, but I keep second-guessing myself because I'm just not sure. Now that I'm reading this, it feels like maybe it's best not to even try since neither my mom nor my dad are doctors. Is that really how it works?
And is it true that if you aren't certain, it’s better to just walk away?
It is a long road, and the studies are incredibly demanding. Even after you finish school, there is the internship phase where you will most likely end up volunteering your time or working for pennies. After all that, you might find yourself stuck in some tiny town that nobody actually wants to live in. Securing a specialty is another uphill battle entirely. The professional environment is strictly hierarchical—it's almost like the military. You will always have someone above you acting like they are God, and they can be quite harsh. Switching jobs is difficult because competition is so fierce, and leaving the US is equally complicated since you often have to retake nearly the entire curriculum or face massive exams—just look at the USMLE. If you work in someone else's practice, they will exploit you, and if you want to open your own clinic, you'll need a mountain of cash and you'll deal with colleagues who will sabotage you whenever they get the chance.
If I were starting over today and had an interest in medicine, I would probably aim for a career in Biotech rather than jumping straight into MD programs. That is where the future lies—genetics, not a rusty scalpel. Though, I am not entirely sure if the US offers enough specialized programs in that specific direction.
It depends, really. The idea behind not enforcing systematic checks is interesting in theory, but I have my own perspective on this after having served in the US Army. My last physical exam was actually conducted about eight years before I even started my service. Long live justice in our great nation.
I actually went over to the legal subforum to ask about this, and the consensus was pretty clear: nobody is going to physically force you to give blood. Instead, they’d likely just file a report and schedule another recruitment medical exam for you. It makes me wonder how long that cycle actually lasts. I can't help but think that if someone just stays firm in their refusal, they could potentially stall things until they hit that 27-year age limit, at which point the military draft eligibility basically expires. Hehe.
Kevin White5 said:Look, just worry about yourself. You didn't raise me, you didn't put me through school, and you haven't played any part whatsoever in my education. 😳
I can assure you, I am not even remotely concerned about what happens to you. Happy now?😘
Oh, please. In what world? You really ought to call the police before things escalate further.
Stana said:well, it does happen where they tie you down and draw your blood, just try not to let them get away with it
Who exactly is going to tie you down? The nurses? Look, if you fight back, you end up suing them for assault and medical malpractice, spending the whole time threatening their livelihoods. You'll end up suing the local community clinic. You'll sue anyone who even lays a finger on you. You are a human being, not livestock. You possess fundamental human dignity. Forcing someone into restraints and taking their blood against their will is a criminal offense.
Kenneth White6 said:Well, this is an interesting point, the fact that you simply won't allow it... Hmm... One really ought to look into that. And you, Eric Robinson81, do you share that same fear?
I believe that medical staff—doctors, specifically, who are bound by both the law and their Hypocrites oath—are not permitted to perform any procedure without your consent. You show up because you are required to be there, you walk through the door, and they ask you to roll up your sleeve. At that point, you can state clearly that you cannot permit them to draw blood and that you are explicitly forbidding it. You have fulfilled your legal obligation to appear, but you are not consenting to being poked. Simply tell them you have a phobia and a genuine fear that you might die if they stick you, but maintain your ground so they don't even bring a needle near you.
What else could possibly happen? Is a nurse going to try to physically overpower you and tie you down? Of course not; they aren't foolish enough to get into a physical altercation with you. (You just need to stand your ground firmly, making it clear that while you aren't being aggressive, you will defend yourself if they attempt to touch you—they have no right to physically assault you). Who could imagine a nurse working for someone like the $1000 getting into a brawl with recruits? They would be stunned, and they would likely call for backup. Then the whole cycle repeats.
Will they call the police? Perhaps, but on what grounds? Because you refuse to give blood? Just explain that you cannot due to a phobia. Even when people cause an accident on the road, they can refuse to provide blood samples (which is treated as though they were at maximum alcohol capacity), but they don't care about the consequences.
Maybe it’s a clever idea to pull out a Twix or a Snickers while you're standing there for the blood draw; it might throw off their results and leave them even less motivated to take your blood. They might just call you back another time. Honestly, the best course of action is to consult with an attorney regarding your rights and how many times they are legally allowed to summon you. I truly regret that I didn't mess with them in such a way myself.
The military is an inherently flawed institution, and the recruitment process is nothing more than a miserable livestock fair that serves only to humiliate people.
Kevin White5 said:Ugh, I am done trying to write anything here. Every time I try to share something positive or constructive, you just twist my words entirely. If this is how someone who considers themselves an intellectual views things, I shudder to think what uneducated people in America believe—and there are far too many of them.
Goodbye.
Goodbye indeed. Don't worry; those without any sense will gladly believe you're selling them a candle when you're actually just handing them a horn. 😎
I am simply doing my part by letting everyone I know know who is out there peddling horns under the guise of candles. 😛
Friendly advice: if I were in your shoes, I would be much more concerned about getting a knife in my back from colleagues in blood-stained coats fighting over a tiny slice of the pie than I would be about angry patients. As much as people might dislike you, the chances of a successful lawsuit remain slim (thankfully for you, since the American judiciary rarely functions properly anyway), but it isn't long before a dissatisfied patient expresses their frustration by handing you a literal knuckle sandwich.