Oh boy. The question of whether to circumcise our sons has divided U.S. parents nearly in half, with one side insisting it makes smart medical sense and the other condemning the practice as barbaric.

Medically reviewed by Matthew Wosnitzer, MD Key Takeaways Circumcision can make cleaning the penis easier and reduce certain ...

Circumcision probably won’t impact your son’s health, research shows, but a range of cultural and social factors deserve your consideration. Credit...Adam Maida Supported by By Susan Reslewic Keatley ...

Just as more American parents are choosing not to circumcise their children, so too are more Jewish parents reconsidering the practice. Devised by ultraliberal rabbis, the Brit Shalom is a relatively ...

Circumcision has always been a touchy subject. Some parents feel it is a very personal decision, arrived at as a result of medical research, personal beliefs, traditions or religious preferences.

On March 17 this year, we found out we are having a little boy. This was great news. I wanted a boy first. In fact, I'd be thrilled with a family full of boys. Can't say why, exactly, I just think it ...

Only Slate Plus members can gift Slate stories. Become a member to share 10 free articles a month. A German court ruled on Tuesday that parents may not circumcise their sons at birth for religious ...

An Israeli woman has been fined by a religious court for refusing to circumcise her infant son. The rabbinical court ruled last week that circumcision was for the child's welfare and that the woman ...