 What do curved penises, lesbian sex, and male orgasm all have in common? Well, I happen to have read three bizarre articles on these very topics today. There's nothing like some interesting sex talk to help us forget all about the crud that's in the news lately, so read on horny friends!
A researcher at Tabriz Medical University in Iran, Sina Zarrintan, has come up with an orgasmic, drug-free solution to the problem of pesky nasal congestion in adult men. Zarrintan recently published his work in the journal Medical Hypothesis, entitled Ejaculation as a Potential Treatment of Nasal Congestion in Mature Males, which postulates that ejaculation activates the adrenergic receptors of the sympathetic nervous system. Most anti-histamines, such as Sudafed and Claritin, work by stimulating said adrenergic receptors to relieve congestion by constricting the blood vessels in the nose. However, over time, our bodies grow tolerant to these drugs, and higher dosages are needed to stimulate our adrengergic receptors. Additionally, decongestion drugs typically artificially constrict all our blood vessels (vasoconstriction), proving problematic for those suffering from hypertension or vascular problems.
If Zarrintan is on to something, those of us suffering from chronic congestion may now have a new, natural form of relief (well, new and old). So, the next time you're feeling randy and congested, but your partner isn't willing, you can always use this guilt-tripping line,
I need to stuff you because I'm stuffed up!
The author also recommends regular masturbation, especially if sex is not readily available. The question still remains whether an orgasm helps women with nasal decongestion. I see no reason why it couldn't.
The second article I came across is written by a bisexual woman who went from playing with the guys to playing with the ladies and back to playing with the guys, but is currently a lesbian. Greta Christina (pictured below as a scary Red Coat), writes about the unnecessary pressures placed on male penal performance (thanks a lot Erik Everhard!) in What I Learned from Lesbian Sex. Let me elaborate. She specifically writes that if you or your partner prematurely ejaculate, the wrong way to handle the situation is disappointment, frustration, embarrassment on his behalf, attempts to soothe his ego, feeling like you've done something wrong, and cessation of sex. Instead, casually ask your partner,
Oh. Well, is that any reason to stop?
This can relieve tension and humiliation, opening a window for more climaxes to cum. Apologizing or feeling ashamed just spoils the fun. It's an interesting read, but here's my favorite excerpt:
My friend was so disappointed and embarrassed that his premature ejaculation had screeched our evening to a halt ... and he was so relieved and happy to be offered the idea that it didn't have to. The obsessive spotlight on the hard dick as the sole focal point and defining feature of sex ... it makes for some seriously unsatisfied women, of course, but I think it's a raw deal for men as well. It's too much pressure on one little organ.
I'm not sure where I'm going with this. I think my point is just this: An awful lot of people, of all genders and orientations, would benefit from the kind of sex that lesbians take as a given. The kind of sex where success isn't overwhelmingly defined by one partner's "performance." The kind of sex that doesn't make a sharp distinction between "foreplay" and "sex," and that doesn't have a strong opinion about which has to happen first. The kind of sex where the journey is the destination.
In other words, that is what we hetero's refer to as gourmet sex. Of course, a quick and sloppy blow job that culminates in a rock-hard, ejaculating penis is always fun too.
The final article is a letter to a doctor, written by a mother asking for advice on her son's hooked penis. The letter is actually more entertaining than the response, but I suppose the response is more informative. Since the letter is sweet and short, but definitely filled with curves (hya hya), here it is in its entirety:
I have a question. When my ex-husband had an erection, his penis curved downward, toward the floor. Intercourse was very difficult and painful — for both of us. He was too embarrassed to see a doctor about this. We did manage to have three children, however. I've recently noticed that our 5-year-old son, Jimmy, has a similar curve in his penis. Could he have inherited this unfortunate condition from his dad? Is there anything I can do now to help him later in life? What causes this? Can it be corrected by surgery? Will he outgrow it? What specialist should I take him to?
Dr. Sandra Scantling, a licensed clinical psychologist and certified sex therapist, answers the letter by first identifying the cause of the woman's late husband's and son's hooked member:
The condition you're referring to is called Peyronies ( pa-ro-neez) Disease. The penis may curve upward, downward, or to the side (like the letter "J") because of areas of fibrosis (thickening) on the shaft. We really don't know the etiology of all cases of Peyronies, but heredity can play a role. It can also be caused by injury, an auto immune disorder, or a drug side effect.
The good doc basically tells mom to not worry too much, but it can't hurt to have a pediatrician check on it. Sometimes boys outgrow the condition, but if not, corrective surgery and "a variety of nonsurgical options" such as physician monitored Vitamin E treatments can help straighten the shaft.
The reason this last article interests me is because there are several porn stars with curved penises. I've always wondered if the curvatures cause more pleasure than pain or vice versa? I suspect a slight upward curve is pleasurable as it more naturally fits the female anatomy, whereas the downward curve is, as the mother describes it, "very difficult and painful" for both parties involved. Though, reverse cowgirl may be a good position for couples with that issue. Oddly, I don't recall ever seeing a porn star with a terribly downward curved penis. I do recall Lee Stone's member has a small downward curve, but his penis is also freakishly flexible.
[Bonus points to anyone who can guess whose penis is featured in the article image. Hint: He's a fairly prolific porn star.]
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