Deadly spider’s venom may yield super virility


	Deadly spider’s venom may yield super virility

arifsali

6-2-2007 11:12 PM

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contraceptive, science, discovery, spider, venom, men

arifsali says:

Chile’s black widow also has promising spermicidal abilities, scientists find

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6-3-2007 12:39 AM

cpltaiji

Does the woman have to insert the spider. If so, that might not market too well!

6-3-2007 11:37 AM

ouyangwulong

But what if I already have superhuman virility?

8-10-2007 4:05 PM

Lifestar

Bwahahahaha!!!! Omg you are so conceited!!!!

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