Erectile dysfunction probed with engineering tool

newscientist.com ^ | 05-02-2007 | Anna Gosline

[bedolido]

Like a column collapsing under the burden of a heavy roof, erectile dysfunction is a classical mechanical engineering problem, says a US urologist. Using mathematical models of penis geometry and hydrostatic pressure, doctors can predict when penises will fail – and in which vagina – he says.

The most widely investigated parameter of penile rigidity is intracavernosal pressure (ICP) – the fluid pressure achieved by blood build up in the two expandable "caverns" of the penis. For a healthy man, the erect ICP is between 60 and 90 millimetres of mercury (mmHg), but can drop to just 30 mmHg, in men with erectile dysfunction (ED).

[Salamander]

What an unfortunate title......

[ouch]

[ClearCase_guy]

doctors can predict when penises will fail – and in which vagina – he says.

Countdown to Hellen Thomas picture: 10 ... 9 ... 8 ...

[Salamander]

"Semi-dark yet whimisical" *ping*

[bedolido]

Natural Viagra: Brazilian Spider Bite Causes Hours-Long Erection

[SittinYonder]

Each was measured by slowly injecting their penises with saline solution until erect

This is why I won't volunteer for medical research.

[bedolido]

Natural Viagra: Brazilian Spider Bite Causes Hours-Long Erection

[Salamander]

Since the article seems to rely on “applied force versus resistance” for the theory, I don’t think she really qualifies as a “buckling” impediment.....;-D

[good grief...that was absolutely filthy on *so* many subliminal yet dryly technical levels]

[Salamander]

“Now scientists have figured out the chemical that seems to be responsible for the penis boost.”

But have they found a guy who’s insane enough to test it?

[pardon me while I run away screaming like a little girl, now]

She, who dislikes arachinids.

[Salamander]

That photo made my hair stand up.
Does that count?

[bedolido]

Using mathematical models of penis geometry and hydrostatic pressure, doctors can predict when penises will fail – and in which vagina – he says.

what the...?

NUMB3RS

[bedolido]

That photo made my hair stand up. Does that count?

Yes!!! you don't have E.D.H. (erectile dysfunctional hair)

[Salamander]

ROFL!!!

[wallcrawlr]

better load up on mercury rich fish RR, Tatze, day10

there is no hope for you max

[Perdogg]

Maybe we should ask Rosie O’Donnell since she is now an expert on structural engineering.

[Mr. Brightside]

“Probed”? “Tool”?

Who writes these headlines?

[bedolido]

I would think... she would be a cause for this problem...

[Salamander]

But only the demolition phase.
[come to think of it, she *would* be useful proving their point anyway]...;]

[Salamander]

These guys;

[Salamander]

They’re at it again over here;

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1827209/posts