[–] jackofdiamonds 3 points 8 points 11 points (+11|-3) ago
It was popularized by a campaign led by Andrew Kellog (of Frosted Flakes fame) for his insane vision that allowing boys to feel sexual pleasure in the foreskin would tempt them to masturbate more. He wanted people to leave enough of their sons' penises intact so they could successfully procreate, while removing any pleasure above that level.
That sounds right, but do you have a source on this?
[–] Derpfroot ago (edited ago)
A remedy [for masturbation] which is almost always successful in small boys is circumcision, especially when there is any degree of phimosis. The operation should be performed by a surgeon without administering an anesthetic, as the brief pain attending the operation will have a salutary effect upon the mind, especially if it be connected with the idea of punishment, as it may well be in some cases. The soreness which continues for several weeks interrupts the practice, and if it had not previously become too firmly fixed, it may be forgotten and not resumed.
-Dr John Harvey Kellogg, Plain facts for old and young: embracing the natural history and hygiene of organic life, 1877
Just search his name and "circumcision." A lot of stuff will come up.
[–] themaestro777 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
I assume guess you'll be doing the dick checks from now on