Comments on: Scars http://daraho.wordpress.com/2007/05/12/scars-mutilation-circumcision-disfigurement-sensual-permission/ "Don't bury your thoughts, put your vision to reality" Bob Marley Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:01:15 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Melly http://daraho.wordpress.com/2007/05/12/scars-mutilation-circumcision-disfigurement-sensual-permission/#comment-14023 Melly Fri, 07 Dec 2007 13:58:44 +0000 http://daraho.wordpress.com/2007/05/12/scars/#comment-14023 To me scars are both ugly and beautiful. With them we are reminded of the past sometimes happy ones and other aren't. However, they are the ones that grew with us and have been with us through out. It is a part of us and it makes us who we are today. Though some might be painful, its still us. <strong>I couldn't agree more David Raho</strong> To me scars are both ugly and beautiful. With them we are reminded of the past sometimes happy ones and other aren’t. However, they are the ones that grew with us and have been with us through out. It is a part of us and it makes us who we are today. Though some might be painful, its still us.

I couldn’t agree more

David Raho

]]> By: Scars: A Conflict’s Painful Legacy « The Mind of a Kristine Sendy http://daraho.wordpress.com/2007/05/12/scars-mutilation-circumcision-disfigurement-sensual-permission/#comment-12129 Scars: A Conflict’s Painful Legacy « The Mind of a Kristine Sendy Sat, 10 Nov 2007 19:03:05 +0000 http://daraho.wordpress.com/2007/05/12/scars/#comment-12129 [...] I read in A First Word Blog: Of course we are all covered in a multitude of small scars that often remind us of things we used [...] <strong>Thanks for the link Kristine. Please feel free to add The First Word to your blogroll if you would like to. Regards David Raho</strong> [...] I read in A First Word Blog: Of course we are all covered in a multitude of small scars that often remind us of things we used [...]

Thanks for the link Kristine. Please feel free to add The First Word to your blogroll if you would like to.

Regards

David Raho

]]> By: writersgroupblog http://daraho.wordpress.com/2007/05/12/scars-mutilation-circumcision-disfigurement-sensual-permission/#comment-2818 writersgroupblog Fri, 18 May 2007 06:24:44 +0000 http://daraho.wordpress.com/2007/05/12/scars/#comment-2818 I didn't know people were so traumatized by circumcision. I also thought it was a normal procedure to prevent infection later on in life. Of course, I don't speak from experience. As for other types of scars, it's interesting that something like that would be considered an open invitation to invade another's personal space. Maybe it's an attempt to connect--pain seems to bring people together at times. <strong>Unfortunately there are a lot of people out there traumatised by circumcision. There are of course different degrees of circumcision and victims of this procedure will not know what they have lost. It was originally promoted as a cure for masturbation as it desensitises the penis and was only later falsely justified as a disease prevention measure. It is routinely performed in many countries and states on both boys and in some cases girls too. The infection argument is pretty much discredited now and comes from an age where small children had their genitals scrubbed raw and doused with Lysol and other nasty things in the name of greater hygiene (of course there are still those who probably do this in the mistaken belief it is beneficial). Circumcision often weakens the skin around the penis and many men actually bleed during intercourse leading to a greater risk of blood borne disease and associated risks. Scars are immensely interesting psychologically and sociologically. I thought up a good example of possible sexist conditioning to scars. Like many 40 somethings I had an Action Man (UK version of GI Joe) as a kid who had a prominent facial scar on his right cheek. This was obviously seen as something that enhanced his appeal. I am not sure if the same would have worked for Barbie at the time. Perhaps in this supposedly enlightened age dolls might sport a few more scars to reflect reality. Thanks Regards David Raho</strong> <blockquote>UK - the Palitoy toy company issued a GI Joe based action figure called "Action Man" Spain - Geyper issued a GI Joe based action figure called "Geyperman" Germany - German kids grew up with the GI Joe styled "Action Team" France - French children played with the "Group Action Joe"</blockquote> Source: http://www.islandoflosttoys.com/gi_joe.htm I didn’t know people were so traumatized by circumcision. I also thought it was a normal procedure to prevent infection later on in life. Of course, I don’t speak from experience.
As for other types of scars, it’s interesting that something like that would be considered an open invitation to invade another’s personal space. Maybe it’s an attempt to connect–pain seems to bring people together at times.

Unfortunately there are a lot of people out there traumatised by circumcision. There are of course different degrees of circumcision and victims of this procedure will not know what they have lost. It was originally promoted as a cure for masturbation as it desensitises the penis and was only later falsely justified as a disease prevention measure.
It is routinely performed in many countries and states on both boys and in some cases girls too. The infection argument is pretty much discredited now and comes from an age where small children had their genitals scrubbed raw and doused with Lysol and other nasty things in the name of greater hygiene (of course there are still those who probably do this in the mistaken belief it is beneficial). Circumcision often weakens the skin around the penis and many men actually bleed during intercourse leading to a greater risk of blood borne disease and associated risks.
Scars are immensely interesting psychologically and sociologically. I thought up a good example of possible sexist conditioning to scars. Like many 40 somethings I had an Action Man (UK version of GI Joe) as a kid who had a prominent facial scar on his right cheek. This was obviously seen as something that enhanced his appeal. I am not sure if the same would have worked for Barbie at the time. Perhaps in this supposedly enlightened age dolls might sport a few more scars to reflect reality.
Thanks
Regards
David Raho

UK – the Palitoy toy company issued a GI Joe based action figure called “Action Man”
Spain – Geyper issued a GI Joe based action figure called “Geyperman”
Germany – German kids grew up with the GI Joe styled “Action Team”
France – French children played with the “Group Action Joe”

Source: http://www.islandoflosttoys.com/gi_joe.htm

]]> By: Ron Low http://daraho.wordpress.com/2007/05/12/scars-mutilation-circumcision-disfigurement-sensual-permission/#comment-2646 Ron Low Mon, 14 May 2007 05:07:39 +0000 http://daraho.wordpress.com/2007/05/12/scars/#comment-2646 I can understand why someone would recognize a restored foreskin as only an approximation of the real thing, but the methods available today are so easy and comfortable, there is very little reason not to get back a measure of the sensation that was lost. Wearing a silicone cone to keep your existsing skin over the glans rejuvenates the glans and the skin that becomes inner facing, and it is as easy as putting on your underwear. <strong>Thanks Ron I wonder why more people don't know about these cones I have never come across them before. You never know they could become the latest must have fashion accessory especially if they came in a range of colours/designs. Thanks for sharing and if you have a link please let me know. David Raho</strong> I can understand why someone would recognize a restored foreskin as only an approximation of the real thing, but the methods available today are so easy and comfortable, there is very little reason not to get back a measure of the sensation that was lost.

Wearing a silicone cone to keep your existsing skin over the glans rejuvenates the glans and the skin that becomes inner facing, and it is as easy as putting on your underwear.

Thanks Ron I wonder why more people don’t know about these cones I have never come across them before. You never know they could become the latest must have fashion accessory especially if they came in a range of colours/designs.
Thanks for sharing and if you have a link please let me know.
David Raho

]]> By: Nicola http://daraho.wordpress.com/2007/05/12/scars-mutilation-circumcision-disfigurement-sensual-permission/#comment-2632 Nicola Sun, 13 May 2007 22:02:22 +0000 http://daraho.wordpress.com/2007/05/12/scars/#comment-2632 I have a considerable scar after emergency bowel surgery - breast bone to pubic bone - it is fading now - at last - nearly five years later. One oddness is that it tingles when there is thunder on the way - do yours react like that? <strong>Yes is often not appreciated how huch scars change over time. Funny you should mention the tingling. I can predict typhoons here. I wonder how it works? Thanks for your contributions David Raho</strong> I have a considerable scar after emergency bowel surgery – breast bone to pubic bone – it is fading now – at last – nearly five years later. One oddness is that it tingles when there is thunder on the way – do yours react like that?

Yes is often not appreciated how huch scars change over time. Funny you should mention the tingling. I can predict typhoons here. I wonder how it works?
Thanks for your contributions
David Raho

]]> By: Iris Fudge http://daraho.wordpress.com/2007/05/12/scars-mutilation-circumcision-disfigurement-sensual-permission/#comment-2612 Iris Fudge Sun, 13 May 2007 14:06:26 +0000 http://daraho.wordpress.com/2007/05/12/scars/#comment-2612 It is very good to know that you think children should retain their genital integrity and be free from any harmful practices. I trained as a nurse and am a member of NORM-UK which supports men and women who have been affected. I was fortunate enough to have attended seminars in London when Jo Spence talked about her innovative photography art. Like you, I admire her greatly- a brave intelligent woman who died all too soon. Best wishes Iris <strong>Thank you Iris I second all your comments about Jo Spence she was and still is a great inspiration. I only hope more people rediscover her powerful legacy. I support anyone who supports childrens genital integrity as I see no compelling reason for it unless someone has a rare medical condition that requires surgical attention. I realise that in many cases mutilation is carried out in accordance with religious or cultural traditions but so was foot-binding and castration in some societies. Things change and hopefully major religions will take heed of the overwhelming case for genital integrity and act responsibly to prevent further mutilations taking place. In addition I have always taken the view that I will not support any practice that permanently alters a persons body including piercing, tatoos, cosmetic surgery etc until that person has reached an age when they can make an informed choice about their body (unless there is a strong and compelling medical reason for acting on their behalf and in their best interests before they are old enough or in a position to make their own decision). Regards David Raho</strong> It is very good to know that you think children should retain their genital integrity and be free from any harmful practices. I trained as a nurse and am a member of NORM-UK which supports men and women who have been affected.
I was fortunate enough to have attended seminars in London when Jo Spence talked about her innovative photography art. Like you, I admire her greatly- a brave intelligent woman who died all too soon. Best wishes Iris

Thank you Iris

I second all your comments about Jo Spence she was and still is a great inspiration. I only hope more people rediscover her powerful legacy.
I support anyone who supports childrens genital integrity as I see no compelling reason for it unless someone has a rare medical condition that requires surgical attention. I realise that in many cases mutilation is carried out in accordance with religious or cultural traditions but so was foot-binding and castration in some societies. Things change and hopefully major religions will take heed of the overwhelming case for genital integrity and act responsibly to prevent further mutilations taking place.

In addition I have always taken the view that I will not support any practice that permanently alters a persons body including piercing, tatoos, cosmetic surgery etc until that person has reached an age when they can make an informed choice about their body (unless there is a strong and compelling medical reason for acting on their behalf and in their best interests before they are old enough or in a position to make their own decision).

Regards

David Raho

]]> By: ALAA M HAFEZ http://daraho.wordpress.com/2007/05/12/scars-mutilation-circumcision-disfigurement-sensual-permission/#comment-2608 ALAA M HAFEZ Sun, 13 May 2007 10:57:09 +0000 http://daraho.wordpress.com/2007/05/12/scars/#comment-2608 DO ANY THING <strong>What even Hedgehogs? I am sure that one is open to interpretation as a personal philosophy and quite possibly risky for you to pursue absolutely in terms of your well being and continued liberty but thanks for commenting any way - I think. Regards David Raho</strong> DO ANY THING

What even Hedgehogs? I am sure that one is open to interpretation as a personal philosophy and quite possibly risky for you to pursue absolutely in terms of your well being and continued liberty but thanks for commenting any way – I think.

Regards
David Raho

]]> By: WhoreChurch http://daraho.wordpress.com/2007/05/12/scars-mutilation-circumcision-disfigurement-sensual-permission/#comment-2601 WhoreChurch Sun, 13 May 2007 06:54:27 +0000 http://daraho.wordpress.com/2007/05/12/scars/#comment-2601 I was in a gasoline explosion a couple years ago and my scars are an uncomfortable reminder to me of the event. Yet, despite the negative connotations, I also think about it as one of the most real, positive events of my life. The fire is gone, but I'm still here. I endured the pain, the recovery and I still succeed. I am not dead, I am alive. <strong>Sometimes even the most unwelcome reminder teaches us wisdom. Great to hear from you. Take care David</strong> I was in a gasoline explosion a couple years ago and my scars are an uncomfortable reminder to me of the event. Yet, despite the negative connotations, I also think about it as one of the most real, positive events of my life. The fire is gone, but I’m still here. I endured the pain, the recovery and I still succeed. I am not dead, I am alive.

Sometimes even the most unwelcome reminder teaches us wisdom.
Great to hear from you.
Take care
David

]]> By: Libby http://daraho.wordpress.com/2007/05/12/scars-mutilation-circumcision-disfigurement-sensual-permission/#comment-2599 Libby Sun, 13 May 2007 06:15:42 +0000 http://daraho.wordpress.com/2007/05/12/scars/#comment-2599 It's great that you "get" that circumcision is mutilation and shouldn't be done on a person without their consent. I'm a nurse and I just got home from my hopsital where numerous little boys were cut without their consent. Please don't ever think they don't feel it - they do - and it hurts like hell! Needless to say, I am very anti-circumcision. There are several websites out there that deal with men trying to restore their foreskin. I suspect the website you mentioned was http://www.norm-uk.org/ or maybe http://www.cirp.org/pages/restore.html. Both are fairly interesting sites. Lib <strong>I fully empathise with you and those poor little babes too. It is outrageous that in a civilised society this thing isn't stamped out perhaps by prosecuting the perpetrators for child cruelty. I think that the weight of medical evidence now points overwhelmingly against any form of genital mutilation and in fact strongly supports retention of this body part for health reasons; so for a doctor to do it is tantamount to removing a healthy part of your body. Isn't that good reason to be struck off for medical malpractice? Thank you very much for sharing and the links also. Kindest regards David Raho</strong> It’s great that you “get” that circumcision is mutilation and shouldn’t be done on a person without their consent. I’m a nurse and I just got home from my hopsital where numerous little boys were cut without their consent. Please don’t ever think they don’t feel it – they do – and it hurts like hell! Needless to say, I am very anti-circumcision.

There are several websites out there that deal with men trying to restore their foreskin. I suspect the website you mentioned was http://www.norm-uk.org/ or maybe http://www.cirp.org/pages/restore.html.
Both are fairly interesting sites.
Lib

I fully empathise with you and those poor little babes too. It is outrageous that in a civilised society this thing isn’t stamped out perhaps by prosecuting the perpetrators for child cruelty. I think that the weight of medical evidence now points overwhelmingly against any form of genital mutilation and in fact strongly supports retention of this body part for health reasons; so for a doctor to do it is tantamount to removing a healthy part of your body. Isn’t that good reason to be struck off for medical malpractice? Thank you very much for sharing and the links also.
Kindest regards
David Raho

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