WHO states circumcision reduces AIDS transmission


	WHO states circumcision reduces AIDS transmission

kkcapricorn

7-24-2007 12:54 PM

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health, aids, circumcision, virus

kkcapricorn says:

OK guys -- if you haven't been "snipped" as a babe, time to "do it now"
heheheeeeee

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7-24-2007 12:56 PM

thisnamecantbetaken

SNIP! ....I mean POP!

7-29-2007 5:23 PM

Jorjor

This only applies where porr hygiene is a significant contributor to health problems. An uncircumcised man who keeps himself clean is at no greater risk than a circumcised man.

When I was circumcized, I was unable to walk for a whole year!

10-23-2007 8:12 PM

symfotroll

Yeah, just "snip" and have a piece of mind while having an unprotected anal with any number of male partners.

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