No sex could kill you

The Australian ^ | 18 October 2005 | Clara Pirani

[Aussie Dasher]

MEN who cannot have sex are as much at risk of having a heart attack as smokers and diabetics.

Erectile dysfunction may be a sign that coronary artery disease is developing, even in men without the typical risk factors.

Researchers said the findings were alarming because almost 70 per cent of men suffering problems with erections do not seek medical advice. They said erectile dysfunction should be added to the list of risk factors for heart disease alongside high cholesterol, high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes and smoking.

"Erectile dysfunction should be part of a cardiovascular risk assessment," said Emilio Chiurlia, a researcher from the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia in Modena, Italy, who conducted the study.

The researchers studied 70 men with erectile dysfunction and 73 control subjects who had similar coronary risk factors.

The study, published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology today found arteries in the penis are affected by the build-up of plaque before the larger coronary arteries. Therefore erectile dysfunction may be symptomatic before a coronary event. About 40 per cent of men in their 40s, and 50 per cent of men in their 50s will suffer some form of erectile dysfunction.

[Aussie Dasher]

Oh dear...

[Blue Scourge]

Well, the responses to this thread should be predictable...lol

[JRios1968]

That's it! Now I have an excuse!

[A CA Guy]

What did Monica know about Bill and could she have saved him a heart attack?

[keithtoo]

"That which doesn't kill me only makes me..."...oh forget it.

[Prime Choice]

MEN who cannot have sex are as much at risk of having a heart attack as smokers and diabetics.

And gee, diabetics typically lose their ability to perform because of the disease...and smokers have a higher incidence of impotence than non-smokers.

So smoke 'em if ya got 'em and pass the insulin!

[thoughtomator]

I think it's only fair for the ladies to pitch in and do all they can to allieviate this raging health problem.

[speedy]

Yeah, I guess this makes sex an entitlement now. Look for Ted Kennedy to introduce a bill soon.

[thoughtomator]

Did you know that if you drink a glass of wine a day it's good for your health? (Girlfriend's health not guaranteed.)

[KoRn]

Says to wife: "No it's really good for me, I don't really care about her"

Wife says: (unintelligible)

(Sound of Pump Shotgun)

[Buck W.]

So there's a medical basis for the pity -- ummm, well you know.

[Aracelis]

A good argument to present to those who believe research is of no particular value. BTW, how are your arteries, PH? ;)

[Aracelis]

Kudos to the brave and relentless Australian researchers pioneering this vital area of concern! :)

[speedy]

Did you know that if you drink a glass of wine a day it's good for your health?

It's the water that does you in, according to a study conducted by Ernest and Julio Gallo.

[Aussie Dasher]

Mate...anything for a good cause!!!

[melt]

I guess I'll live to be a 100...

[Horatio Gates]

So. Now it all makes sense. My wife is trying to kill me.

[SunkenCiv]

This one *has* to be related:

Musical breast implants
Ananova | 10/13/2005 | Ananova
Posted on 10/14/2005 1:28:07 PM PDT by Mike Bates
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1502606/posts

Nope, not a euphemism:

Sucking a Fishermen's Friend could get you into trouble
Ananova | 09/28/205 | Staff
Posted on 10/14/2005 12:09:20 PM PDT by Red Badger
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1502570/posts

[demlosers]

Erectile dysfunction!

[Archie Bunker on steroids]

I just stuck a fork into my eye and hacked off my Jimmy with barbed wire. thanks for the pic.

[codyjacksmom]

"I think it's only fair for the ladies to pitch in and do all they can to allieviate this raging health problem."

Nah, not necessary...men have two hands. ;)

[ValerieUSA]

Those are just silly

[PatrickHenry]

If you really cared, you could save my arteries from prematurely degenerating.

[CzarNicky]

MEN who cannot have sex are as much at risk of having a heart attack as smokers and diabetics.

Does it count if the reason you cannot have sex is that women don't even acknowledge you exist?

[Heatseeker]

Why wasn't this information available for me to give my parents when I was caught...oh never mind.

[sure_fine]

I understand they make some in the CNTower in Toronto

[wolfcreek]

Watch out! They're gonna blow!

Sounds like an ad for Viagra.

[RightWingAtheist]

Who's the dyke on the right?

[laceybrookesdad]

So glad I don't have to use my hands! : ) IT'S UH BUH YAY!

[apackof2]

AWWWWWWww....poor baby

[SunkenCiv]

Objects in the mirror may be closer than they appear. But are they musical? ;')

[Aracelis]

If you really cared, you could save my arteries from prematurely degenerating.

With your sparkling wit, great intelligence, etc., etc., you should have no difficulty in finding aid and comfort closer to where you live. I merely passed the article along to perhaps inspire your investigation of local resources. ;)

[andy58-in-nh]

I suppose there's hard evidence to back this up?

[Aracelis]

I guess I'll live to be a 100...

Braggart!

[Aracelis]

Nah, not necessary...men have two hands. ;)

For most though, only one would be necessary. =:^O (Did I write that???)

[Aracelis]

Does it count if the reason you cannot have sex is that women don't even acknowledge you exist?

Try flowers and a nice dinner...it's a good start.

[CzarNicky]

Try flowers and a nice dinner...it's a good start.

It the getting to that point. Wait what is this pain in my...auuuuughhhhhh...

[cyborg]

Sense of humor and the ability to fix a car helps.

[Aracelis]

Flirting 101

[CzarNicky]

at 65 bucks an hour knowing how to fix a car certainly does help, ouch.

[Emmett McCarthy]

Well, every time I see a good looking nurse, I ask for help with my hard attack. Does that count as 'seeking medical assistance'?

[demlosers]

Who's the dyke on the right?

Ms. Martin Sheen

[codyjacksmom]

"For most though, only one would be necessary. =:^O (Did I write that???)"

Unfortunately, a lot of women are disappointed by that...especially when the men have very small hands!! LOL