Richard
Why would so many human cultures, historically dominated by males, have for thousands of years removed a piece of skin that wraps around the end of the penis if doing so caused harm or impeded sexual enjoyment?
Argument: Is male circumcision harmful?
Richard Wamai and Ronald Goldman go head to head.
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