Is Watermelon Mother Nature’s Viagra?
Wow. I don’t know how to lead off into this one, but there’s a new study suggestion that watermelon may have a Viagra-like effect on males. The research comes from Texas A&M’s Fruit and Vegetable Improvement Center. I suppose they already have millions of test subjects – those of us who enjoy a good slice of watermelon now and again. I tossed the link to my friends to get their thoughts the other day:
I don't even want to know what I have to do to a watermelon for that effect…that's what the story says right? I haven't clicked. – Mark Krynsky
shot in the dark with this but, i'm guessing you eat it. call me crazy… – Outsanity
Actually my father in-law who lives near Puerto Vallarta Mexico swears by Yaca if anyone is truly interested. http://banderasnews.com/0501/h… – Mark Krynsky
I've heard "maca" has similar effect. You can buy the powder at any health food store. – Lisa Lee via fftogo
maca and yaca? and watermelon? – edythe
At least the story isn't about bananas. :) – Morton Fox
:-) – Mitchell Tsai
So the little blue pill is being replaced by the big green melon? – Tim via Alert Thingy
I don't think I've ever had an erection for more than four hours from watermelon… 8-/ – Steven Buehler via twhirl
Walnuts are supposed to be good too. – mentaleffluvia
maybe that's why it's the national fruit in China, and served with every meal? – clarke
Gives new meaning to the phrase "nice mellons" – Ralph Whitbeck
"The little blue pill is being replaced by the big green melon" that made me spew tea across my desk! ROFLMAO – PonziPirillo
I wonder if my wife read about this. There is half a watermelon in the fridge that was not there yesterday. – JA Castillo
saw that on the news – problem is – it's the RIND you have to eat. You know, the gross green part? And no idea how much of it. Although apparently they're working on a genetically 'improved' watermelon with the chemical factor in the red part. :\ – Lucretia Pruitt
Sounds fruity, I know – but there’s something to be said in… hey, wait a second? Did my wife leave a comment in this thread?!
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July 7th, 2008
at 3:47am
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July 6th, 2008
at 10:45pm
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Marsha
July 5th, 2008
at 10:54pm
Here’s the 411 guys – eat lots of fruit and vegetables. Why? Because to get erections requires great blood flow. If you eat junk, lots of meat or fatty foods you risk being overweight – which just happens to be the wrong thing for blood flow. Stay lean and those little blue pills won’t be needed.
Mac_Man
July 5th, 2008
at 11:02pm
If you have an _____ lasting more than 6 hours after eating a watermelon, please seek immediate medical care.
Lucas_Am
July 5th, 2008
at 11:04pm
Hmm. How odd. I suddenly have this major hankering for some watermelon. Definitely need to go out and buy some tomorrow :p
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July 6th, 2008
at 9:21am
[...] a Whopper! Honey, we are stopping for some watermelon on the way home! Benny Hill fans might get the reference in the [...]
Walther
July 6th, 2008
at 11:47am
Well – clubs and other establishments providing the “here you might just get lucky” service will perhaps consider holding back on the provision of razor blades and small mirrors in the little mens/womens room (I guess thats we have all seen enough flics to imagine what these requisites may pertain to) and instead start planning for expanding the lobby in order to find place for a water mellon stand
Side effect: Crowd control and security may risc a pay cut as the ‘frisking’ of people will be considerably easier – infact they may be able to spot most vialators in the parking lot – with large trucks easily giving them away :)
Alex
July 6th, 2008
at 11:56am
Actually, I tried maca and got nothing. I’ve been using horny goat weed for the past few months and still nothing. From what I understand the basic formula from Viagra came from yohimbe. I find it very difficult to find yohimbe bark available. That cut and sifted capsule is a waste.