sentences:  The available evidence does not indicate that post-procedure pain management is needed.For adults, topical anesthesia, ring block, dorsal penile nerve block (DPNB) and general anesthesia are all options, and the procedure requires four to six weeks of abstinence from masturbation or intercourse to allow the wound to heal.There is strong evidence that circumcision reduces the risk of men acquiring HIV infection in areas of the world with high rates of HIV.