Jellyfish toxin produces erections

July 21, 2004 B. John 185 Views

I suppose we are all going to be barraged with spam for "Miracle irukandji" soon.

The sting from an irukandji tentacle can cause irukandji syndrome, entailing severe pain, anxiety, paralysis and a potentially fatal rise in blood pressure. Researchers have found that one rare species also causes an extra symptom of prolonged erections in male victims.

Of course, if you read the detailed possible side effects for Viagra, they sound about the same. Maybe that’s where they get it?

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Records and Content Management consultant who enjoys good stories and good discussion. I have a great deal of interest in politics, religion, technology, gadgets, food and movies, but I enjoy most any topic. I grew up in Kings Mountain, a small N.C. town, graduated from Appalachian State University and have lived in Atlanta, Greensboro, Winston-Salem, Dayton and Tampa since then.