Viagra - The Future, part 2

From L.A.Times (you'll have to click - I am purposefully citing out of context for humorous purposes):

Military researchers are considering a study to see whether Viagra could help soldiers function better at high altitudes.

High altitudes? How high? Who/what needs to get that high?

None of the cyclists reported an erection during the trials, she said.

Self-reporting, self-schmeporting! What do you think they were thinking about while "cycling"?

"If we send a group of guys into the mountains of Afghanistan, they need to be able to deal with the altitude," Fulco said.

Eh, as if our boys over there were not rambunctious enough, and sex-deprived by definition. Why do you think they used to but bromine in soldiers' tea?

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