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Full Bladder Improves Decision Making

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the can't-talk-now-gotta-go dept.

anymouse writes "What should you do when you really, REALLY have to 'go'? Make important life decisions, maybe. Controlling your bladder makes you better at controlling yourself when making decisions about your future, too, according to a study to be published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science."

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  1. Re:What if you can't get a full bladder? by click2005 · · Score: 4, Funny

    I've been in a similar situation for years. I now have scientific proof that my being 'the most indecisive person people have ever met' isn't my fault... I think.

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  2. So... by Haedrian · · Score: 5, Funny

    So, do you want to use the bathroom or not? Take your time with this decision, we don't want you to take a rash decision on this one.

  3. Re:Post-coitus lucidity by maxwell+demon · · Score: 5, Funny

    The best way (for males) to make decisions is when you blow your load either during sex or while masturbating. Right after orgasm suddenly everything becomes so clear because of sharp increase in dopamine. You let go of your inhibitions, fear, ego and able to formulate completely rational thoughts. But you need to make decisions really fast because the optimism fades away really quickly. I'd say it's 40 seconds to 2 minutes max.

    I'm just imagining a meeting where an important decision has to be made.
    The chairman says: "So, and now please masturbate ..." :-)

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  4. One problem.. by beatbox32 · · Score: 2, Funny

    I just know I'd end up deciding all over myself.

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  5. Well, I knew that by dmomo · · Score: 3, Funny

    And this is why I am pissing my life away.

  6. Re:Yes it quite improves decision making. by ColdWetDog · · Score: 5, Funny

    This thread is nothing but a pissing contest.

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