Free Republic
Browse · Search
General/Chat
Topics · Post Article

Skip to comments.

Spider bite causes four hour erection
Orange News UK ^ | 03-08-2011 | Staff

Posted on 03/08/2011 5:25:19 PM PST by Red Badger

Scientists believe a spider could lead to a breakthrough in sexual health after finding a single bite can cause a four hour erection.

Researchers at the Medical College of Georgia believe the venom of the Brazilian wandering spider could lead to a new cure for erectile dysfunction. Dr Kenia Nunes, a physiologist at the college, said it works in a different way to Viagra, reports the Daily Mail, "This is good because we know that some patients don't respond to the conventional therapy. This could be an optional treatment for them," she said.

Her study, published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine, involved experiments using hypertensive rats with severe erectile dysfunction. "The toxin was able to normalise the erectile dysfunction in these animals," said Dr Nunes.

However, further research is required. Other side-effects can include loss of muscle control, severe pain, difficulty breathing and death. Dr Nunes added: "The venom of the Phoneutria nigriventer spider is a very rich mixture of several molecules."These molecules are called toxins, and then we have various toxins in this venom with different activity."Because of this, when a human is bitten by this spider, we can observe many different symptoms including priapism, a condition in which the penis is continually erect."


TOPICS:
KEYWORDS: alfranken; amazon; brazil; cialis; erectiledysfunction; napl; pfizer; phoneutria; spider; viagra
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-2021-4041-6061-80 ... 141-159 next last
To: Red Badger

I hear Mick Jagger used bees.


21 posted on 03/08/2011 5:32:10 PM PST by Scanian
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Impy; fieldmarshaldj; neverdem; BillyBoy; AuH2ORepublican; SunkenCiv; Kaslin

One could make big money ranching these spiders! Maybe Bob Dole could do some commercials for them.


22 posted on 03/08/2011 5:32:52 PM PST by Clintonfatigued (Illegal aliens commit crimes that Americans won't commit)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Red Badger
‘The itsy bitsy spider climbed up the....’
23 posted on 03/08/2011 5:32:56 PM PST by JPG (May the WI GOP stay united and strong.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Red Badger

Where can I get one of these here spiders?


24 posted on 03/08/2011 5:33:03 PM PST by MARTIAL MONK (I'm waiting for the POP!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Red Badger
Aww c'mon man! I'm starting to feel like the Maytag repairman here.

Image Hosted by ImageShack.us
25 posted on 03/08/2011 5:33:41 PM PST by cripplecreek (Remember the River Raisin! (look it up))
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Revolting cat!

That looks like a cinch bug.....


26 posted on 03/08/2011 5:33:41 PM PST by Red Badger (How can anyone look at the situation in Libya and be for gun control is beyond stupid. It's suicide.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 10 | View Replies]

To: buccaneer81

Nah, all you have to do is carry a picture of Helen Thomas in your wallet.


27 posted on 03/08/2011 5:33:57 PM PST by ReverendJames (Only A Painter Or A Liberal Can Change Black To White.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 5 | View Replies]

To: Red Badger

“Arachnophobia” rules!


28 posted on 03/08/2011 5:34:17 PM PST by MadMax, the Grinning Reaper
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Nowhere Man

LOL!... Spidey Sense Tingling!... wish I’d thought of that.


29 posted on 03/08/2011 5:34:20 PM PST by Safrguns
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 14 | View Replies]

To: humblegunner

side-effects can include loss of muscle control, severe pain, difficulty breathing and death ping


30 posted on 03/08/2011 5:34:20 PM PST by thackney (life is fragile, handle with prayer (biblein90days.org))
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: mylife
Oh great, a dead stiff.

Ever see "Clerks?"

31 posted on 03/08/2011 5:36:03 PM PST by buccaneer81 (ECOMCON)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 12 | View Replies]

To: MARTIAL MONK

Brazil...or soon to be on eBay.....


32 posted on 03/08/2011 5:36:10 PM PST by Red Badger (How can anyone look at the situation in Libya and be for gun control is beyond stupid. It's suicide.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 24 | View Replies]

To: MadMax, the Grinning Reaper

Definitely got it up for that comment. Well done!!


33 posted on 03/08/2011 5:36:22 PM PST by refermech
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 15 | View Replies]

To: ReverendJames
Nah, all you have to do is carry a picture of Helen Thomas in your wallet.

LOL!

34 posted on 03/08/2011 5:37:11 PM PST by buccaneer81 (ECOMCON)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 27 | View Replies]

To: Red Badger

I'd Pay For That!

35 posted on 03/08/2011 5:38:21 PM PST by McGruff (Is it time to Drill Baby Drill yet?)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Red Badger

If it lasts more than 4 hours, consult immediate medical attention!


36 posted on 03/08/2011 5:39:12 PM PST by meyer (We will not sit down and shut up.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: thackney

Thanks.
I’ll keep that in mind while I don’t read the article.


37 posted on 03/08/2011 5:39:42 PM PST by humblegunner (Blogger Overlord)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 30 | View Replies]

To: Red Badger
If I have an erection lasting longer than four hours, I'm not calling a doctor. I'm calling a press conference. "Hey - dig THIS!!!!!!" LMAO

"But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: for men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having a form of godliness but denying its power. And from such people turn away, for his name is Obama."

38 posted on 03/08/2011 5:40:59 PM PST by Viking2002 (RELEASE THE KRAKEN!!!!!!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: JPG

I don't think it's 'itsy-bitsy'.......

39 posted on 03/08/2011 5:41:20 PM PST by Red Badger (How can anyone look at the situation in Libya and be for gun control is beyond stupid. It's suicide.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 23 | View Replies]

To: buccaneer81

I don’t know if Ive ever seen the whole movie.


40 posted on 03/08/2011 5:41:33 PM PST by mylife (Opinions: $1.00 ~ Halfbaked: 50c)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 31 | View Replies]


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-2021-4041-6061-80 ... 141-159 next last

Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.

Free Republic
Browse · Search
General/Chat
Topics · Post Article

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson