male circumcision as a aid vaccine?

September 29, 2005

with an intact foreskin there is the exposure of susceptible mucosal

tissues to potential pathogens - with circumcision, these mucosal

tissues become keratinized by puberty because the foreskin which

produces the "smegma" which both lubricates the penis during sexual

intercourse and protects the rich supply of nerve ending, is gone

this keratinization becomes an effective barrier to fluid exchange and

hence infection - but its a sad event for men that might have wished to

have had the choice - fortunately this practice is no longer seen as

medically necessary, like it was at one time

also, somebody is confusing terms here - a circumcision cannot be a

vaccine, which technically is an exogenous substance introduced into

the blood to stimulate immunity - circumcision is circumcision

it might be useful to note that the vast majority HIV+ men in the West

are circumcised - so much for that

abstention, monogamy, and condoms remain the best and most effective

weapons against venereal disease

best... todd

On 29-Sep-05, at 6:44 AM, ayurveda wrote:

> Dear Friends,

>

> We had many traditional methods that had become a part of our lives.

> The Muslims have always practiced male circumcision as a prevention

> against veneral diseases. Now it has emerged that the much maligned

> method is indeed a very effective tool.

>

> Ayurveda and Yoga have rich tradition. Can Ayurveda or alternative

> science explain the reasons?

>

> Regards,

> Jagannath.

> Caldecott

todd

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