Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Like many boys born in Australia in the 1950s, Max was circumcised as a baby.
It was a decision he's never been able to accept.
“I’ve always felt that my body is not complete, is not whole. It’s a horrible feeling to have.”
From abortion and death to circumcision, vaccination and even amputation, who should have the final say in how we choose to live?
To explore how Australians are grappling with the ethics and pressures around bodily autonomy, watch Insight episode Your Body Your Choice on SBS On Demand.
Like many boys born in Australia in the 1950s, Max was circumcised as a baby.
It was a decision he's never been able to accept.
“I’ve always felt that my body is not complete, is not whole. It’s a horrible feeling to have.”
From abortion and death to circumcision, vaccination and even amputation, who should have the final say in how we choose to live?
To explore how Australians are grappling with the ethics and pressures around bodily autonomy, watch Insight episode Your Body Your Choice on SBS On Demand.
