<p>In North America, we tend to think of circumcision as &#34;normal&#34; and &#34;widespread.&#34; But did you know that circumcision as a practice only became widespread in the US in the mid 1900s?</p><p>So what&#39;s the deal? Why did it originate as a practice and why has it persisted? And perhaps most importantly, what is the impact on a man -- both physiologically as well as psychologically?</p><p>The answers may surprise you -- I know they did me. I was unaware, for example, of the extent to which intact foreskin helps a man with sexual pleasure. I also didn&#39;t realize that foreskin restoration is a thing -- that if you&#39;ve been circumcised, there&#39;s actually a way to re-grow foreskin.</p><p>There&#39;s a lot of intensity and sensitivity around this subject, and for good reason: It matters deeply. If you yourself are circumcised, you have loved ones who are, and especially if you&#39;re a parent-to-be, please listen. It&#39;s important.</p><p>---</p><h2>Work with us</h2><p>Ready to go deeper than the podcast and take action? Jason and I can help you break old patterns and transform your sex & love life for good. To see if you&#39;re a fit for our flagship program, Pillars of Presence, book a call <a href="https://evolutionary.men/apply/" rel="nofollow">here</a>. Start anytime. (https://evolutionary.men/apply/)</p><p>---</p><h3>Memorable quotes:</h3><ul><li>“Much of the history is murky.”</li><li>“I acutely felt the feeling of being different.”</li><li>“Dollars per hour, circumcision is the most lucrative thing a doctor can do.”</li><li>“Circumcision is estimated to be a $5B/year industry in the US.”</li><li>“Men don’t like to feel like victims.”</li><li>“Most responses are silence.”</li><li>“There’s an unconscious desire to control the sexuality of children.”</li><li>“‘OK, something really bad happened to me.’”</li><li>“It ends with me.”</li><li>&#34;This can be a story of resilience and triumph.&#34;</li></ul><p>---</p><h3>Mentioned on this episode:</h3><ul><li>Book rec: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/s?hvadid=693728819681&hvdev=c&hvexpln=67&hvlocphy=9030970&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=7550307482201455420--&hvqmt=e&hvrand=7550307482201455420&hvtargid=kwd-307479682499&hydadcr=15551_13558570&k=circumcision&#43;the&#43;hidden&#43;trauma&mcid=20ca758324b63ea59279e6b053b92a6a&ref=pd_sl_7hbuh4moai_e_p67&tag=googhydr-20" rel="nofollow">Circumcision: The Hidden Trauma -- How an American Cultural Practice Affects Infants and Ultimately Us All</a></li><li>Documentary on Netflix: American Circumcision</li><li>Subreddit dedicated to foreskin restoration: <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/foreskin_restoration/" rel="nofollow">www.reddit.com/r/foreskin_restoration/</a></li><li>For more on our upcoming course, Sexual Mastery, go to <a href="http://melaniecurtin.com/sexualmastery" rel="nofollow">melaniecurtin.com/sexualmastery</a></li></ul>

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