Does Circumcision Make a Difference to the Sexual Experience of Gay Men? Findings from the Health in Men (HIM) Cohort

Our data suggest that overall circumcision status does not affect the HIV‐negative gay men's anal sexual behaviors, experience of condom use, or likelihood of sexual difficulties. However, there is some suggestion of differences in sexual practices and preferences among circumcised gay men depending on the age at circumcision. In particular, gay men circumcised later are more likely to engage in and prefer receptive anal intercourse. Mao L, Templeton DJ, Crawford J, Imrie J, Prestage GP, Grulich AE, Donovan B, Kaldor JM, and Kippax SC. Does circumcision make a difference to the sexual experience of gay men? Findings from the health in men (HIM) cohort. J Sex Med 2008;5:2557-2561.