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Sex Boosts Brain Growth

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the do-it-for-my-brain-baby dept.

climenole writes "Sex apparently can help the brain grow, according to new findings in rats. Sexually active rodents also seemed less anxious than virgins, Princeton scientists discovered. Past findings had shown that stressful, unpleasant events could stifle brain cell growth in adults. To see if pleasant albeit stressful experiences could have the opposite effect, researchers studied the effects of sex in rats."

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  1. Bullshit by elrous0 · · Score: 5, Funny

    If that were the case /. would be full of retards and the NBA would be full of geniuses.

    I'll believe it when Jon Bon Jovi announces that he's found the Higgs Boson.

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    1. Re:Bullshit by MessedRocker · · Score: 5, Insightful

      Why limit sex strictly to intercourse? Surely there are Slashdotters out there who masturbate frequently.

    2. Re:Bullshit by cayenne8 · · Score: 5, Insightful
      Hmm...does the sex have to be with someone else in order to be effective?

      If not, that might explain the /. crowd....

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  2. Now I understand... by Toksyuryel · · Score: 5, Funny

    ...why most mainstream religions demonize sex. It all makes sense now.

    1. Re:Now I understand... by Tom · · Score: 5, Insightful

      Aside from the funny part, that is closer to the truth than you like.

      Most of our current mainstream religions, i.e. the monotheistic, abrahamic ones, basically need you to feel horrible because their story says the world is bad and the afterlife can be good if (and only if) you follow their teachings.

      It's hard to feel like shit after a good night with a lover. Your desire for spiritual salvation is quite a bit low after a hot threesome. Your belief that this world is all bad and evil and only the afterlife counts is kind of weak in the middle of getting your brains fucked out.

      Look at the pope and try to take him seriously.
      Now fuck for an hour and then look at the pope and try to take him seriously.
      You'll notice a considerable difference.

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  3. Re:Hmm... by daremonai · · Score: 5, Funny

    Yeah, we know. You were "busy."

  4. reminds of that classic seinfeld episode by circletimessquare · · Score: 5, Funny

    elaine stops having sex with her boyfriend to motivate him to pass an exam (another commentary on sex and smarts) and george stops having sex because his girlfriend has mononucleosis. george gets progressively smarter (until he spontaneously learns portuguese and therefore seduces a portuguese woman, thus becoming a stupid again), and elaine gets progressively dumber. some humor from jerry's summary of what's going on in their heads:

    to george:

    George: What is Tungsten or Wolfram?

    Alex Trebek: We were looking for 'What is Tungsten, or Wolfram'.

    Jerry: Is this a repeat?

    George: No, no, no. Just lately, I've been thinking a lot clearer. Like this afternoon, (To television) what is chicken Kiev, (Back to Jerry) I really enjoyed watching a documentary with Louise.

    Jerry: Louise! That's what's doin' it. You're no longer pre-occupied with sex, so your mind is able to focus.

    George: You think?

    Jerry: Yeah. I mean, let's say this is your brain. (Holds lettuce head) Okay, from what I know about you, your brain consists of two parts: the intellect, represented here (Pulls off tiny piece of lettuce), and the part obsessed with sex. (Shows large piece) Now granted, you have extracted an astonishing amount from this little scrap. But with no-sex-Louise, this previously useless lump, is now functioning for the first time in its existence. (Eats tiny piece of lettuce)

    George: Oh my God. I just remembered where I left my retainer in second grade. I'll see ya. (He throws finished Rubik's cube to Jerry and he exits. Kramer enters)

    to elaine:

    Elaine: How come he's gettin' so smart? I stopped having sex with Ben three days ago and I don't know no Portuguese?

    Jerry: Are you all right?

    Elaine: I don't know. It's just the last coupla days my mind has been, not good.

    Jerry: Wait a second, I know what's happening. The no sex thing is having a reverse effect on you.

    Elaine: What? What are you talking about?

    Jerry: To a woman, sex is like the garbage man. You just take for granted the fact that any time you put some trash out on the street, a guy in a jumpsuit's gonna come along and pick it up. But now, it's like a garbage strike. The bags are piling up in your head. The sidewalk is blocked. Nothing's getting through. You're stupid.

    Elaine: I don't understand.

    Jerry: Exactly.

    http://www.operaforthemasses.com/2010/06/seinfeld-review-7-abstinence.html

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  5. New headline for spam by fabioalcor · · Score: 5, Funny

    En-large your bra1n!