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Froot Loop WeinersFroot Loop Weiners
The study conducted by researchers at the State University of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil explored the effects of comfort food and stress on the penises of rats. They fed a group of rats Froot Loops for eight weeks and then measured the length and girth of their penises. The research was published in the journal Heliyon under the title “Effects of comfort food diet on the penile morphology of stressed rats.”
While it may seem unusual to study rat penises instead of human penises, there are several reasons for this approach. Animal studies are often conducted as a preliminary step before human trials to gain insights into biological processes and potential effects. Rats are commonly used in scientific research due to their physiological similarities to humans and their shorter lifespan, which allows for quicker observation of long-term effects.
The researchers found that chronic stress caused significant structural damage to the rat penises, which could be linked to erectile dysfunction. Additionally, they observed that the consumption of comfort food, such as Froot Loops, worsened the penile damage caused by chronic stress. Based on these findings, the researchers suggested that consuming comfort food during stressful situations should be avoided to mitigate potential negative effects on sexual health.
It’s important to note that findings from animal studies may not directly translate to humans, as there can be physiological differences between species. Further research involving human participants would be necessary to determine if similar effects occur in humans and to establish any potential implications for human sexual health.
Civil War Letter Reveals Soldier’s Taboo Addiction to MasturbationCivil War Letter Reveals Soldier’s Taboo Addiction to Masturbation
A recently surfaced 1864 letter provides a glimpse into a little-discussed affliction among Civil War soldiers – chronic masturbation.
The handwritten note by Confederate Lt. William Dandridge Pitts inquires about the condition of his brother Charles, who was discharged from the army in 1862 due to an unspecified “illness.” Charles was residing at the Western Lunatic Asylum in Virginia.
According to Charles’ doctor and accounts from fellow soldiers, his illness was a relentless addiction to masturbation. “I have had some conversation with the physician who attended my brother previous to his going to the asylum,” Lt. Pitts wrote, “and he advises me…that [Charles] was addicted to masturbation, while in camp.”
The letter highlights the mental health toll of the war, even before combat began. Soldiers forced to endure their comrades’ “self-pollution” no doubt developed deep psychological scars.
While masturbation remained taboo in the Victorian era, it was pervasive enough in the military to earn the nickname “Johnny Reb.” The irony of this affliction among troops from Virginia, the “state for lovers,” was surely not lost on the Pitts family.
The letter survives in excellent condition despite its delicate subject matter. This “director’s cut” offers intimate insight into secret struggles in Civil War ranks.
Ol’ Whistlin’ ScrotOl’ Whistlin’ Scrot
An Ohio man faced a terrifying ordeal when he heard strange noises coming from his genital area. The 72-year-old, who remains unidentified, has been diagnosed with a unique medical condition known as a “whistling scrotum,” according to a new study published in the American Journal of Case Reports.
The man sought emergency medical attention as he was short of breath with a swollen face. An X-ray revealed excessive air in his body, which caused his lungs to collapse. If left untreated, this could have resulted in permanent damage to his heart and lungs, potentially leading to death. Doctors discovered that an open wound on the left side of his scrotum, leftover from testicle surgery, was the source of the strange whistling noise. The wound allowed trapped air to escape, causing his pneumoscrotum condition.
The man’s condition worsened, and he was transferred to another hospital for further treatment. He had two plastic tubes inserted into his chest to drain the excess air. After three days, his lungs had recovered, and he was released from the hospital. However, he still had air trapped in his scrotum and abdomen for an unusually long period of two years. The doctors were eventually forced to remove both testicles to resolve the issue.
Pneumoscrotum is a rare medical condition that occurs when air becomes trapped in the scrotum. Only 60 cases of this condition have been described in medical literature. Since the trapped air cannot escape through the body’s orifices, medical intervention is usually required. It is uncertain whether the man’s condition improved due to the “escape route” caused by the open wound. The study concluded that the pneumoscrotum was likely caused by penetrating injuries.