When your erection up and fails on you, it can be alarming. Most men turn to eating better, exercising regularly, and a prescription for erection health medication. But the possibility of losing your erection can make many men desperate for a quick cure, and desperation can lead men to interesting cures. Here are three of the weirdest methods men have attempted to use to treat erection problems. With treatments like these, it would probably be wise to stick to medication.
Spider Venom: The Brazilian Wandering Spider is one of the most terrifying creatures in the world. It’s massive, with a leg span up to 5 inches, and it’s considered the most toxic spider in the world. It’s fearsome bite can lead to many side effects, including a painful erection that can last for hours. Scientists are attempting to extract a toxin from the venom that increases the availability of nitric oxide, which dilates blood vessels and increases the flow of blood. Scientists hope to use this toxin to help treat erection problems, but most men would probably be hesitant to trust spider venom.
Seal Penises: Seal penises are believed by some traditional Asian practitioners to forestall aging, strengthen the body, and nourish the internal organs. Because of these supposed properties, seal penises are still actively sold on the black market as a cure-all for medical maladies. Seal penises are rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, which can help to increase the flow of blood. Despite this, seal poaching is incredibly illegal, and possession of a seal penis is a jailable offense in China. Also, there has to be better ways to get Omega-3 fatty acids that don’t involve eating an animal’s penis.
Drinking Urine: Yes, really. While this “remedy” has mostly fallen out of practice, it is still occasionally touted by Taoist physicians in China as well as Indian Ayurvedic doctors. It is believed that drinking large quantities of one’s own urine will increase a man’s sex drive and can help to restore his “manliness.” The logic is that these qualities leave the body during urination, so consuming urine is simply recycling it back into the body.
Evan Hopkins is a 24 year old writer operating out of Atlanta, GA. When he isn’t writing, he enjoys reading books, drinking coffee, and folk music.