What does it mean to be circumcised and uncircumcised? Which one is better?  Most males are born with foreskin covering the head (or tip) of their penis. If a male is circumcised, it means his foreskin was surgically removed and the head of the penis is exposed. If a male is uncircumcised, it means his foreskin is still intact.One is not better than the other.Most circumcisions are done for personal, cultural, or religious reasons.