How desperate are some men to cure their erectile dysfunction, otherwise known as impotence? They might be desperate enough to use spider venom — as a drug ingredient, of course.
Researchers in Brazil are looking closely at the Brazilian wandering spider. Its bites are extremely painful and can cause priapism, which is basically a painful erection that could last for hours. (I'm wondering who the poor research subject was who led them to this conclusion!) The researchers purified the toxin, tested it in rats and mice, and found that it causes a chemical reaction that helps blood flow in penile tissue.
Since erectile dysfunction is the result of an inadequate supply of blood flow in the penis, the venom is a promising treatment for the condition. See, people? Although many of you are afraid of them, spiders can be your friends!
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Herve Leger
That picture just almost made me fall off of my chair.
1gross. men are such idiots.
2UGH that photo! Come on, Tres, give us some warning before you put up such scary sights .... =[
3What bothers me about the picture is that it looks like he's go something crawling on his face, too.
4Mary Jane must have a fun sex life.
5Ugg...I hate soul patches....it looks like the guy has a mini bikini wax on his chin.
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