• MxM111
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    https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circumcision

    The procedure is associated with reduced rates of sexually transmitted infections[6] and urinary tract infections.[1][7][8] This includes reducing the incidence of cancer-causing forms of human papillomavirus (HPV) and significantly reducing HIV transmission among heterosexual men in high-risk populations;[9]

      • MxM111
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        01 year ago

        Atavism. We were evolved for different conditions. Likely different climate and definitely not wearing clothes.

        But I do not claim that it is better to do that. Only that there were medical reasons to do so (even if possibly overall not beneficial).

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      (when administered as part of a single mission study in Zimbabwe funded by Bill Gates)