One bite known to cause four-hour erections
(NEWSER) - One bite from the Brazilian wandering spider can cause loss of muscle control, difficulty breathing, and even death. But, good news! It can also cause four-hour-long erections, and that’s the side effect researchers are excited about. One of the toxins found in the spider’s venom causes priapism, “a condition in which the penis is continually erect,” says a physiologist who is currently studying the side effect. She believes that toxin could be used to treat erectile dysfunction, the Daily Mail reports. More»
