The traditional Philippine "circumcision" amputates nothing. The foreskin is pulled away from the body and a slit is made in the top of the skin tube, at the end. This allows the foreskin to flop free of the glans. The correct name of this mutilation is supercision. The chewed leaves are a salve applied as a wound dressing.
Often families choosing medical circumcision for a new baby and are shocked at what is removed by a western-trained doctor.
The traditional Philippine "circumcision" amputates nothing. The foreskin is pulled away from the body and a slit is made in the top of the skin tube, at the end. This allows the foreskin to flop free of the glans. The correct name of this mutilation is supercision. The chewed leaves are a salve applied as a wound dressing.
Often families choosing medical circumcision for a new baby and are shocked at what is removed by a western-trained doctor.
TLCTugger 4 years ago