Study Finds That Poor Dental Hygiene Can Kill Your Erections

Study Finds That Poor Dental Hygiene Can Kill Your Erections

11693757123_51e3b9be55_zThis just in: A study out of Taiwan has found that forgetting to brush your teeth can impact your ability to maintain an erection.

That’s right, fellas. All those nights you skipped brushing because you were too tired or too lazy or too drunk could be killing your boners.

Researchers found that guys with erectile dysfunction were also 79 percent more likely to have been diagnosed with chronic periodontal disease compared to guys without ED.

Related: Boy Has Wisdom Teeth Removed, Can’t Cope With Beyonce Not Showing Up To Congratulate Him

Chronic periodontal disease is an infection in the gums that happens as a result of poor brushing. The gums become inflamed and recede from the teeth, creating pockets where bacteria can fester and spread to the surrounding bone.

Inflamed gums can also cause damage your endothelial cells, which line the insides of all your blood vessels. Damage to your endothelial cells can lead in decreased blood flow, resulting in an inability to get hard.

The good news? All of these problems can be treated if caught early. Treatment can be as quick and easy as a deep cleaning from your dentist.

The better news? All of these problems can be prevented by simply brushing your teeth for two minutes twice a day and visiting your dentist for regular cleanings and checkups.

If the threat of losing your boners isn’t enough to scare you into brushing your teeth tonight, perhaps this image is:

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h/t: Naij

Graham Gremore

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Airbnb Removes User Who Evicted Gay Couple From Home in Galveston, Texas: VIDEO

Airbnb Removes User Who Evicted Gay Couple From Home in Galveston, Texas: VIDEO

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A same-sex couple was kicked out of a home they rented in Galveston, Texas, on Airbnb after the owner discovered they were gay, according to a report from KTRK-TV

Airbnb has responded by removing the owner from the popular home-sharing site, saying it has a zero tolerance policy for discrimination. 

HouseJonathan Wang and his partner, Brent, booked two nights in the home for a weekend getaway to Galveston for a friend’s wedding. After returning from a reception on Friday night, they encountered the owner, identified only as Heather. From KTRK: 

“Heather asked me, where my wife was. Who is this person? I said it was my significant other Brent. She said I thought you were bringing a wife. I said I didn’t say that specifically. I said is that going to be OK? She said. It’s not,” said Wang.

Wang said the hosts told them to get out. He said he began packing his things.

“She also commented while we were going upstairs that was their bedroom upstairs so they were even more uncomfortable with it,” said Wang.

Wang and has partner had nowhere else to go but were eventually able to find a hotel room. As it turns out, there was a disclaimer on the bottom of the Airbnb listing that said the hosts are “straight friendly”:

“I’m completely of my legal realms and morals,” said host Heather via phone Wednesday.

We asked if she rents to gay couples. Heather responded, “That’s none of your business. That’s my private home.” 

AirbnbIn addition to removing Heather from the site, Airbnb gave Wang and his partner a refund: 

“We have a zero tolerance policy for discrimination on Airbnb. The host in question has been removed from the site. Airbnb has clear guidelines that a host or a guest may not promote hate or bigotry.”

Neither Texas nor federal law prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation in public accommodations. Galveston, despite its reputation as a gay-friendly travel destination, also lacks local LGBT protections. But who knows, perhaps this incident will serve as the impetus for changing that. 

Watch KTRK’s report, AFTER THE JUMP

 

 


John Wright

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Where In The World Is Former Rep. Aaron Schock These Days?

Where In The World Is Former Rep. Aaron Schock These Days?

aaron-schock-abs-360x443When Rep. Aaron Schock resigned from office last month following a series of revelations about his spending habits, he said he was leaving with “sadness and humility.” (Not so much the latter, since he compared himself to Lincoln in his farewell speech.) He might also have added that he was leaving with no forwarding address. Schock has disappeared so completely that even process servers can’t find him.

Two weeks ago, Howard Foster, a former donor, filed suit against the lavish-spending Schock for fraud. But Foster’s attorney is now complaining that he hasn’t been able to track down the resolutely heterosexual gym bunny.

Attorney Daniel Kurowski says that he found the Peoria address that Schock listed as his residence vacant. Schock’s attorneys did not respond to Kurowski’s inquiries. Schock is “certainly aware of the lawsuit, from what I can tell,” Kurowski told a court. Kurowski did not specify if he looked in any closets.

The disappearance is particularly ironic given Schock’s previous proclivity to post pictures of himself in exotic locales, preferably in poses that show off his athletic prowess and well-waxed chest.

Meantime, the process servers aren’t having a hard time finding Schock’s former staffers. So far six of them have been served with subpoenas to testify before a grand jury investigating whether Schock misspent campaign and Congressional funds. Schock may want to enjoy his freedom while he can. It might not last much longer.

JohnGallagher

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