As a cut male I've never really given this issue much thought. I'll confess I too was a little surprised this was an issue (that is, why wouldn't any reasonable person not take a little effort to wash up), but based on the early replies it appears it is...
Originally Posted by atlcomedy
In my experience it is a small minority of uncircumcised men though who give the others a bad name. Thankfully! I'd say uncircumcised men who don't keep neat and clean down below are about as common as circumcised men who don't keep neat and clean anywhere. And they are also thankfully a minority!
I hadn't really thought about the non-hygiene issue -- uncircumcised men being relatively rare and novel encounters for some women (particularly American women). I can understand why that would cause a hiccup for many ladies; while everyone is built and responds differently, the basic anatomy of circumcised men is pretty much the same no matter who your partner is. Throw a foreskin into the mix though, when she has never/seldom encountered one before, and you might need to give her some guidance.
Me? I learned young, but I am always open for continuing education opportunities.