In 2010 researchers first discovered THC receptors inside a
monkey penis, and then eventually, the human penis . The receptors themselves
are located in the smooth muscle of the penis. Testing began, and soon there
were indications that THC, the active ingredient in marijuana, could be linked
with sexual dysfunction with those receptors being to blame. For as long as
there has been fermented grain and side-boob, men have turned to pot to get a
nice buzz without sacrificing their boners. Liquor may be quicker, but he
definitely won't be if he takes the dive while still very much in his cups. Not
so with the green!
Pot, it might be said, loves a penis, and vice versa. I mean
I'll be honest, they are both incapable of expressing love, but I'd like to
imagine them in a warmhearted romantic comedy, wouldn't you?
There is no worrying about whiskey dick if you're going to
pleasure a lady after a little puff puff pass. But recent studies have begun to
indicate that long-term pot use might not be as a-okay for your penis as we
previously thought.
Long-term pot users have reported a decrease in their sexual
function. This is pretty interesting given that most users still report (and
have since 1973) that smoking enhances their sex life. But again, these were
younger users.
Don't go burning down your secret stash just yet.
There's a pretty major flaw in this study, and it's one
researchers are hard at work to solve. Men in general report higher instances
of sexual dysfunction as they age. Good ol' mister floppy does love to start
messing with a dude's head, don't he?
In order to accurately determine whether age or pot usage is
the defining factor, more research needs to be conducted.
If this means some women have to volunteer to get high and
have some sex on the government's dime, I am more than happy to offer up my
services to the cause. Science is important.