Frog juice, meh. Try spider venom!
Yesterday we discovered that some cultures believe that when properly prepared, frog juice can improve your sex life. Personally, I scoffed at the idea. Today, I’ve discovered that both Brazilian and US scientists believe that spider venom may be the cure for male impotence.
Their investigation follows reports that men bitten by the Phoneutria nigriventer experienced priapism – long and painful erections.
A two-year study has found that the venom contains a toxin, called Tx2-6, that causes erections.
Further tests are being carried out in the US before the substance can be approved for human use.
The results, from the Medical College of Georgia, are expected in a month’s time.
The bite of Phoneutria nigriventer, known as the Brazilian wandering spider, is potent and can be deadly in some cases.
The Brazilian and US researchers interviewed men who claimed their sex lives had improved after a spider attack.
The relevant toxin identified in the venom has been tested successfully on other animals.
Now let’s look at the order of events and the resulting outcome: 1) Get bit by spider, and 2) experience a long and painful erection. Do away with the painful and mix in a little bit of a hallucinogen and I think we’ve found an alternative for Viagra. On a related note, I hate spiders and will squash or vacuum any that cross my path. Anyone else?
