Circumcision/HPV study

[eain]

Circumcision protects against genital wart virus, the headline says.

I'm really not sure why people keep doing these studies, unless it's just an easy way to get funding and keep getting a paycheck. In that case, the only reason I can think of why these studies keep getting funded is that there's some religious-right whackjobs trying to push an

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[laura_lutrell]

THANK YOU!

I posted on my twitter about this article ("How come these idiots think circumcision reduces risk of contracting diseases? CONDOM! Don't be afraid of a little piece of latex...sheesh") and some dude replied: "circumcision helps prevent infection if a condom breaks or is not used." *facepalm*

Perfectly said about developing nations, but it certainly doesn't reduce the risk of everything. Just because there is less skin doesn't mean anyone is less likely to contract a disease...then there are those bastards who bitch because "oh, it doesn't feel as good with a stupid condom in the way."

[geeki]

I love you for so many reasons....this just .... add's to it.

[stacymckenna]

my brain in it's slightly sleep deprived state can only come up with "Sensitive much?" which, while amusingly on topic, is not entirely the response you're likely looking for...