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Venom from world's deadliest spider could cure erectile dysfunction within 20 minutes
Daily Mail ^ | 07:08 EST, 29 August 2012 | Pat Hagan

Posted on 08/29/2012 9:38:59 PM PDT by null and void

It sounds like a most unlikely aphrodisiac. But scientists have discovered the venom from what’s considered the world’s deadliest spider could be the secret to bolstering a man’s love life.

Toxins produced by the Brazilian Wandering Spider, or Phoneutria nigriventer, appear to combat erectile dysfunction within 20 minutes of entering the body.

Tests carried out on rats show the venom boosts performance by increasing the release of nitric oxide, a chemical that dilates blood vessels and improves blood flow. This is similar to how existing impotence drugs work.


In tests on rats the spider's toxin boosted erections by triggering the release of nitric oxide

It is also known as the banana spider because of its habit of stowing away in shipments of the fruit.

Although drugs such as Viagra, Cialis and Levitra have revolutionised treatment in the last ten years, around 30 per cent of men who take them see no improvement.

For these men, the only other options are to inject drugs straight into the penis, or use a pump that manually increases blood supply to the organ. Neither is very popular.

Researchers from Brazil and the US extracted the toxin, called PnTx2-6, from the deadly venom and injected it into rats which had age-related erectile dysfunction.

They found the toxin boosted erections by triggering the release of nitric oxide, which boosts circulation in the male genitals by helping blood vessel walls relax.

In a report on their findings, published in The Journal of Sexual Medicine, the researchers said: ‘The decrease in erectile function associated with age was partially restored 15 to 20 minutes after injection with PnTx2-6.’

Brazilian scientists first became interested in the deadly spider’s ability to boost sexual performance when victims of bites reported major improvements in their sex lives.

(Excerpt) Read more at dailymail.co.uk ...


TOPICS: Culture/Society
KEYWORDS: amazon; brazil; erectiledysfunction; phoneutria
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To: Cyber Ninja

“No worries, after the 4-hour erection... it falls off!”

The only sure cure for any erection which lasts that long is a photo of Hillary!;)


21 posted on 08/29/2012 9:54:23 PM PDT by Frank_2001
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To: null and void

Spider? I hardly know her.


22 posted on 08/29/2012 9:54:59 PM PDT by Bronco_Buster_FweetHyagh (I cling to guns and religion.)
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To: Dr. Bogus Pachysandra

Best if it’s on your hand for scale, of course...


23 posted on 08/29/2012 9:55:06 PM PDT by null and void (Day 1318 of our ObamaVacation from reality - Obama, a queer and present danger)
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To: null and void

The pastor of this church had called all of the little children to the front of the church, dressed in their cute Easter outfits and had them sit around him.

He said “Today is Easter and you all look so handsome and beautiful. Today we’re going to talk about the resurrection. Does anyone know what the resurrection is?” One little boy raised his hand, and the pastor said “Please tell us what the resurrection is”.

The boy, proud that he knew the answer, said in a clear loud voice “When you get one lasting more than four hours, you gotta call a doctor!”


24 posted on 08/29/2012 9:55:43 PM PDT by razorback-bert (I'm in shape. Round is a shape isn't it?)
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To: null and void

Oh! Baby!

Oh! Yeah, Baby, Yeah!

Oh! Baby (Could you hold that thought for about 20 minutes? Really. I’ll be right back.)


25 posted on 08/29/2012 9:55:52 PM PDT by shibumi (Cover it with gas and set it on fire.)
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To: null and void; All

It’s an ERECT-nid... I win. I WIN!


26 posted on 08/29/2012 9:56:15 PM PDT by Winstons Julia (Hello OWS? We don't need a revolution like China's; China needs a revolution like OURS.)
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To: null and void

One bite and it’ll make you stiff! Could be a hard sell though!


27 posted on 08/29/2012 9:56:29 PM PDT by shotgun
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To: null and void

So I guess this means you would be going and coming at the same time.


28 posted on 08/29/2012 9:56:36 PM PDT by Cincinnatus
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To: Bobalu

29 posted on 08/29/2012 9:56:36 PM PDT by null and void (Day 1318 of our ObamaVacation from reality - Obama, a queer and present danger)
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To: Winstons Julia

Well played!

Yes, I’d say you win!


30 posted on 08/29/2012 9:58:10 PM PDT by null and void (Day 1318 of our ObamaVacation from reality - Obama, a queer and present danger)
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To: null and void

Side effects are erections lasting more than four hours and blindness. Walking into walls could be painful.


31 posted on 08/29/2012 10:02:32 PM PDT by Jeff Chandler (Whatever a homosexual union might be or represent, it is not physically marital. - F.Cardinal George)
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To: null and void

Forgive my boasting. I so rarely win.


32 posted on 08/29/2012 10:03:23 PM PDT by Winstons Julia (Hello OWS? We don't need a revolution like China's; China needs a revolution like OURS.)
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To: Winstons Julia

When you win that big, you don’t need to do it all the time.


33 posted on 08/29/2012 10:04:33 PM PDT by null and void (Day 1318 of our ObamaVacation from reality - Obama, a queer and present danger)
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To: null and void

Unfortunately, the drug has to be injected....


34 posted on 08/29/2012 10:04:47 PM PDT by Tzimisce (THIS SUCKS)
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To: Tzimisce

Not to worry, the spider will do that for free...


35 posted on 08/29/2012 10:06:28 PM PDT by null and void (Day 1318 of our ObamaVacation from reality - Obama, a queer and present danger)
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To: Dr. Bogus Pachysandra
There’s a spider outside my home office window, that I think is gonna take my 410 to dispatch! It;s so big, it;s freakin’ me out!

Spiders eat bugs and that is good. Black Widow and Brown Recluse spiders also bite people and it is not good, and in particular the Brown Recluse.

I do not kill spiders with the exception of the above two. I kill those two every chance that I get.

36 posted on 08/29/2012 10:09:50 PM PDT by cpdiii (Deckhand, Roughneck, Mud Man, Geologist, Pilot, Pharmacist. THE CONSTITUTION IS WORTH DYING FOR!)
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To: null and void
Quick nurse, a spider bit my johnson, suck out the venom.

groan

37 posted on 08/29/2012 10:09:59 PM PDT by shove_it (purge pandering progressive parasites)
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To: null and void

Side effects for men include spinning a web after sex with ... Oh, never mind...


38 posted on 08/29/2012 10:11:49 PM PDT by Bon mots (When seconds count, the police are just minutes away...)
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To: snarkytart
Right? There’s no erectile dysfunction because you’re dead.

LOLOL - the ultimate happy ending? This is got to be one of those hilarious threads...

39 posted on 08/29/2012 10:16:27 PM PDT by Aria ( 2008 wasn't an election - it was a coup d'etat.)
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To: Aria
This is got to be one of those hilarious threads...

Only if the Mods are up for it...

40 posted on 08/29/2012 10:17:59 PM PDT by null and void (Day 1318 of our ObamaVacation from reality - Obama, a queer and present danger)
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