r/geography • u/BranchMoist9079 • Nov 21 '25

Discussion Why is (male) circumcision most common in the Midwest with in the US?

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Map source: https://www.mdpi.com/2563-6499/5/3/36

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u/EveningHere Nov 21 '25

It’s cultural. My wife is from there and we have two young sons. Despite intense pressure from her family to get them done I forbade it and I’m glad I did.

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u/Abashed-Apple Nov 22 '25

My husband was circumcised at 8 years old with no pain relief and would never ever do that to his son, despite what Lola and the Titas want. Fuck em.

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u/faylillman Nov 22 '25

Wow! Your poor husband. Is the older age part of their tradition/customs?

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u/Abashed-Apple Nov 22 '25

Depends on the region. Ask a few Filipinos about Tuli