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Thoughts of sex 'can cause some people to sneeze'
« on: December 19, 2008, 12:14:15 PM »
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The embarrasing condition is caused by a fault in some people's nervous system which sends a signal to their nose causing them to sneeze when aroused, according to a new study.

While rare, the condition is likely be significantly underreported because sufferers are embarrassed about discussing the problem with their doctor.

It could even run in families, like other common triggers for sneezing.

Dr Mahmood Bhutta, a specialist in ear, nose and throat conditions at John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, said: "It certainly seems odd, but I think this reflex demonstrates evolutionary relics in the wiring of a part of the nervous system called the autonomic nervous system.

"This is the part beyond our control, and which controls things like our heart rate and the amount of light let in by our pupils.

"Sometimes the signals in this system get crossed, and I think this may be why some people sneeze when they think about sex."

Dr Bhutta began to investigate the curious link after a visit from a patient who complained that he sneezed every time he had a thought connected to sex.

Others suffer the embarrassing problem after experiencing an orgasm, according to the research.  ...
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Re: Thoughts of sex 'can cause some people to sneeze'
« Reply #1 on: December 19, 2008, 12:18:25 PM »
Quote from: bijou on December 19, 2008, 12:14:15 PM
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OMG, there's a guy down the hall from me at work that sneezes so loud they can hear him on the next floor!  I should send him a link to this article.   :evillaugh:
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Re: Thoughts of sex 'can cause some people to sneeze'
« Reply #2 on: December 19, 2008, 12:42:16 PM »
Honestly, I have sometimes experienced this...doesn't happen with a partner around, just when I'm sitting still or laying down and start thinkin' dirty thoughts, and only occasionally even then.
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Re: Thoughts of sex 'can cause some people to sneeze'
« Reply #3 on: December 19, 2008, 12:49:06 PM »
Gotta love the remedy for that alergy.  :whatever:
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Re: Thoughts of sex 'can cause some people to sneeze'
« Reply #4 on: December 19, 2008, 12:49:30 PM »
technically thoughts of sex cause me to do EVERYTHING so this study is flawed. :)
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Re: Thoughts of sex 'can cause some people to sneeze'
« Reply #5 on: December 19, 2008, 01:42:33 PM »
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Re: Thoughts of sex 'can cause some people to sneeze'
« Reply #6 on: December 19, 2008, 01:44:24 PM »
Quote from: freedumb2003 on December 19, 2008, 01:42:33 PM
You mean "goesintight"?


 :lmao:  Brilliant.

I just sneezed twice.  heh.   :evillaugh:
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Re: Thoughts of sex 'can cause some people to sneeze'
« Reply #7 on: December 19, 2008, 01:47:11 PM »
Quote from: Sweet Dee on December 19, 2008, 01:44:24 PM
:lmao:  Brilliant.

I just sneezed twice.  heh.   :evillaugh:

That explains my two internal reactions a few minutes ago.
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Re: Thoughts of sex 'can cause some people to sneeze'
« Reply #8 on: December 19, 2008, 01:48:58 PM »
Quote from: freedumb2003 on December 19, 2008, 01:47:11 PM
That explains my two internal reactions a few minutes ago.


 :rotf:   ;) 
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Re: Thoughts of sex 'can cause some people to sneeze'
« Reply #9 on: December 19, 2008, 03:09:16 PM »
Quote from: BadCat on December 19, 2008, 03:03:54 PM
Wonder why this song reminds me of you?

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDAXltfj8-Y[/youtube]

'Cause you're weird?  ;)  lol   :-)
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Re: Thoughts of sex 'can cause some people to sneeze'
« Reply #10 on: December 19, 2008, 03:33:30 PM »
Quote from: BadCat on December 19, 2008, 03:30:46 PM
I am?
You mean you've never done it while enjoying a tootsie roll pop?

There's no way I can respond to this in a pg manner.  lol  :)  So I'm leaving it alone.
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Re: Thoughts of sex 'can cause some people to sneeze'
« Reply #11 on: December 19, 2008, 05:20:08 PM »
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Re: Thoughts of sex 'can cause some people to sneeze'
« Reply #12 on: December 19, 2008, 05:51:26 PM »
I once sneezed during a bowel movement.  Didn't even have to flush.
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Re: Thoughts of sex 'can cause some people to sneeze'
« Reply #13 on: December 20, 2008, 11:00:24 PM »
Quote from: Lord Undies on December 19, 2008, 05:51:26 PM
I once sneezed during a bowel movement.  Didn't even have to flush.

Uh, thanks for sharing that.
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Re: Thoughts of sex 'can cause some people to sneeze'
« Reply #14 on: December 20, 2008, 11:03:12 PM »
Quote from: jinxmchue on December 20, 2008, 11:00:24 PM
Uh, thanks for sharing that.

It does draw a mental picture, doesn't it?
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Re: Thoughts of sex 'can cause some people to sneeze'
« Reply #15 on: December 20, 2008, 11:07:46 PM »
I can't help but wonder who funded that study.
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Re: Thoughts of sex 'can cause some people to sneeze'
« Reply #16 on: December 21, 2008, 08:57:50 AM »
Quote from: Lord Undies on December 20, 2008, 11:03:12 PM
It does draw a mental picture, doesn't it?

I prefer the mental picture from my other post.
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