Sun-seeking blokes have been warned to stay off the beer this summer to stop their manhood from wilting in the heat.
Cooling down by the pool with ice-cold lagers can result in dehydration and lead to fellas flopping in the bedroom, say medics. Kiran Jones, clinical pharmacist at Oxford Online Pharmacy, urged holidaymakers to glug water rather than ales to avoid malfunctions between the sheets.
He said: “Millions of Brits are set to travel across Europe this summer, but with temperatures in some areas set to reach a scorching 40 degrees Celsius, it’s not just vulnerable people who should be careful. Hot weather conditions could pose risks such as dehydration, heat exhaustion and heat stroke to anyone not taking proper care
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“But did you know it can also affect you or your partner’s ability to perform in the bedroom? When dehydrated, your body reacts by producing less red blood cells and plasma needed for proper blood flow.
“It also produces increased levels of a hormone called angiotensin to compensate for low fluid levels, meaning your blood vessels will narrow to conserve fluid, reducing the amount of blood able to reach the penis, causing issues getting or maintaining an erection.
“Consider limiting your caffeine and alcohol intake as these can have diuretic effects.”
Despite promises of “heat domes” and “heat waves” coming our way, the newest long-term forecast from the experts at the Met Office has seemingly poured cold water – and lots of it – over any chances of a decent summer coming our way.
Just 24-hours after Exact Weather told us to “get the barbecues ready,” the new long-range forecast for next week is warning to to get the umbrellas out and put the big coat on.
Dating from Thursday, Jul 11 to Saturday July 2020, it warns that a brief period of “widely settled weather” won't be lasting very long.
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