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These results are similar to those of earlier studies.(1-3) With one exception, every study to investigate penile sensitivity has found no difference between circumcised and uncircumcised men. The sole exception was a study by Sorrells et al, funded by NOCIRC, which reported lessened glans sensation.(4) However, the authors incorrectly analysed their data. When it was re-analysed properly, no significant difference existed (their claim that the foreskin was more sensitive was also erroneous).(5)

1 Masters WH, Johnson VE. Human Sexual Response. Boston: Little, Brown & Co 1966: 189-91
2 Bleustein CB, Eckholdt H, Arezzo JC, Melman A. Effects of circumcision on male penile sensitivity. Paper read at the American Urological Association 98th Annual Meeting at Chicago Illinois, April 26-May 1, 2003. Publishing ID 1260, Abstract ID: 100769
3 Bleustein CB, Fogarty JD, Eckholdt H, Arezzo JC, Melman A. Effect of neonatal circumcision on penile neurologic sensation. Urology. 2005 Apr;65(4):773-7.
4 Sorrells ML, Snyder JL, Reiss MD, Eden C, Milos MF, Wilcox N, Van Howe RS. Fine-touch pressure thresholds in the adult penis. BJU Int. 2007 Apr;99(4):864-9.
5 Waskett JH, Morris BJ. Fine-touch pressure thresholds in the adult penis. BJU Int. 2007 Jun;99(6):1551-2.