Key To Longer Life For Men

A study has found that castrated men live longer than those who aren't. Or maybe it just seems longer.

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Posted By: Alex - Mon Sep 24, 2012
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Any volunteers? I have to admit, I posted this story just to make all the guys make this face. :shut:

Posted by Patty in Ohio, USA on 09/24/12 at 10:04 PM

There for a minute I was hoping that it included metaphoric castration, better known in most societies as marriage. But it doesn't. :down:

Posted by Expat47 in Athens, Greece on 09/25/12 at 12:13 AM

Patty - Did you follow the link half way down the story to another story warning to stay out of this rural lake? For men who want a more sporting way than swimming with crocodiles to commit suicide, this may be the way to go!

Posted by BMN on 09/25/12 at 12:14 AM

Maybe they make better life decisions with only one brain.

Posted by TheCannyScot on 09/25/12 at 03:41 AM

A man without accoutrement' is likely to also be without female companionship. She tries to find someone else to "improve'. Thus longer life.

Posted by Todd on 09/25/12 at 07:12 AM

Duck :exclaim:

Posted by Expat47 in Athens, Greece on 09/25/12 at 08:39 AM

A man asks his doctor, "I don't smoke, I don't drink, I don't play risky sports, and I don't chase women. Will that help me live longer."
The doctor says "Why do you want to live longer?"

Posted by tadchem on 09/25/12 at 11:09 AM

Next time you visit me Patty I am hiding all the knives !!! :grrr:

Posted by BrokeDad in Midwest US on 09/25/12 at 02:34 PM

Probably because they don't have prostste cancer as quickly as me who are producing testosterone. The prostate was described by one medical lecturer I had as " The mammal 'Off switch" as it's constant reproduction of cells coupled with the physical damage it receives from muscular contractions and exposure to toxins make it a prime site for cancer cells to develop. As long as you have one, you are guaranteed to get cancer in it - unless something else kills you off first"

Posted by D F Stuckey on 12/24/12 at 07:59 AM

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