Kristel Alissa, Author at Anti-circumcision Advocates | Intact America
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Most parents do not even realize that circumcision, often referred to and minimized as a procedure, is traditionally a surgery involving a scalpel or surgical scissors that alters a fundamental aspect of an individual’s genitalia. It is an act that has both long- and short-term implications for both health and the ethics of personal autonomy....| Anti-circumcision Advocates | Intact America
Donate Now Your mission-critical support will help end “routine” circumcision in the U.S.. Donate today to keep baby boys and the men they become intact. Intact America operates as a not-for-profit organization based in Tarrytown, NY that is tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. EIN: 81-2887457 Other Ways to Give Your intactivism...| Anti-circumcision Advocates | Intact America
Circumcision. For some, it’s just a word—something that might elicit a shrug or a casual nod. But for others, it’s a deep scar, both literal and emotional—a mark left by a decision they never got to make. This ancient practice, dating back to Ancient Egypt (2300 B.C.), involves the surgical removal of the foreskin and...| Anti-circumcision Advocates | Intact America
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The concepts of assent and consent are crucial in ethical decision-making across various contexts, standing as fundamental principles to ensure respect and autonomy. Despite their importance, the subtle differences between these terms are often overlooked, leading to misunderstandings. Understanding the disparities between assent and consent is vital in bodily autonomy and medical procedures, where clarity...| Anti-circumcision Advocates | Intact America
Driven by a fervent commitment to bodily autonomy and human rights, pioneers of the movement to end circumcision coined the dynamic terms “intactivist” and ‘intactivism” to describe the actions and mobilization of those who advocate for the preservation of the male foreskin and oppose the practice of medically unnecessary circumcision. This article presents practical ways to engage in foreskin activism, which champions the rights of every individual to bodily autonomy and a common-sen...| Anti-circumcision Advocates | Intact America
Injuries, trauma, and other complications of infant circumcision in the U.S. are so underreported that even health professionals don’t know the extent of this issue. If health professionals don’t know the considerable risks of this common surgery, how can they convey that information to expectant parents? This article highlights the factors contributing to this significant...| Anti-circumcision Advocates | Intact America
Discussions of whether or not to keep your son’s penis intact have been gaining increasing momentum. With the intactivist movement calling for a comprehensive understanding of the dangers and consequences of circumcision, what was once regarded as a customary minor medical procedure has become controversial, with passionate discussions about the physical, emotional, psychological, and ethical...| Anti-circumcision Advocates | Intact America
For centuries, the act of circumcision has been woven into the fabric of various cultures as a rite of passage, a religious edict, or a perceived medical necessity. Suppose you take a closer look at its history. In that case, it becomes evident that this practice, which involves the surgical removal of the foreskin from...| Anti-circumcision Advocates | Intact America
