Does circumcision cause erectile dysfunction?

There’s really no conclusive evidence as studies differ in their conclusions.

One theory says that people with circumcision have lowered sensitivity which delays ejaculation and improves sexual performance. While on the other hand, it is thought that circumcision decreases sensitivity to the level that it becomes difficult to achieve an erection.

Complicating things is a study by the American Urological Association which refutes past studies stating that the foreskin is the most sensitive part of the adult penis. “Findings suggest that minimal long-term implications for penile sensitivity exist as a result of the surgical excision of the foreskin during neonatal circumcision,” it states.

However, circumcision isn’t the sole reason for erectile dysfunction. Other factors like age, overall health, lifestyle, and diet play their part.