My own great interest in this subject arose on my first day in kindergarten, when I discovered at the urinal, that I was "different" from the two boys who flanked me. I was cut and they were uncut, and from that date on, I refused to go to a toilet through high school, and permitted no to see me nude. I then developed an insatiable curiosity as to whether everyone I met was cut or uncut.

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Thirteen years ago, I began my research into the feelings of other men, and since that time, hundreds have written to me, sharing their own experiences. It is amazing

how similar others'

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experiences have been to mine, though most of the men who wrote had been uncut. summarize my observations, numbering them for convience:

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1. The greatest interest in the subject comes from uncut men, who generally found. themselves in a distinct minority, as children. almost all cases, they were subjected to considerable ridicule, but with them too, it led to a fascination with the status of all males they were later to meet. Since cut males were in the great majority, cuts generally did not become as fascinated with knowing about others.

However, where a cut boy DID grow' up in, an uncut community, he also became intrigued by this subject.

2. This fascination with the subject led to an intense in the cut/uncut status of celebrities in particular, and these correspondents have collectively created a list that now includes over 1400 celebrities, showing their placement. It seems to be very exciting knowledge that is involved in their fantasies. That list has even been quoted in the prestigious London Times, in an article on Phil Donahue

circumcision.

had a copy on a recent show, and discussed it with some

amusement.

3. About 50% of all the circumcised men whose interest in this subject was so great they would respond to a

questionaire on their status, had been circumcised as adults. It is proof that the trauma of being uncut was so great, these men sought the operation as adults, in spite of the expense and discomfort involved. This points out t depth of their emotional and social suffering during childhood.

4." Being "different" is especially tramatic for a child or teen, and this is the most valid argument that has been offered, at least in the past, for circumcising all boys. As the percentages come close to one another, that argument is weakened. However, one prominent pediatrican has told me that "being like Daddy" is still considered significant by many fathers today."

5. Uncut boys, unhappy with their status, tend to become more satisfied as they become adults and find their being "different" at this time is often a plus, as more cut men seek them out as sex partners. One need merely check out the personal ads in gay publications to note how an "uncut" status is often featured. the old expression: "The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence".

One is reminded of

6. A growing number of cut men are indignant that they were cut as babies, and have a feeling they have been missed out on the the pleasure of having a foreskin. Even those content with being cut, wonder what a foreskin would have meant to them.

Our newsletter quotes extensively from our hundreds of "researches" who enjoy hearing how others faced the problems associated with this issue. Somehow, sharing has helped, especially when a man learns he is not alone in his experiences and interests.

Our research continue, and anyone wishing to share his own experiences or to learn more about the celebrity list and newsletters, is welcome to the group. For information, write to Chuck Thompson, P. O. Box 691024, Hollywood, A

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