Men Are The Weaker Sex

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[quote]MaximusB wrote:

[quote]attydeb2005 wrote:
Geezus Max, are you okay? You are really lucky you didn’t die (duh, you know this). I just lost a cousin this way this year. So…are you okay? [/quote]

I am doing ok now, all this happened in 2005. But seriously, it took me a long time to get back into normal health. My doc told me that peritonitis is VERY deadly, he gave me crazy statistics where you are actually likely to die than to survive. But, just like Gaul, Germania, and the Barbarian Hordes, I gave it a kick in the ass :)[/quote]

How does it happen? Is it a kind of internal disease that causes it, or physical trauma?

Just asking, because it sounds like something I’d want to avoid at all costs. So if there are any activities that increase the likelihood of it, please share.

Also, how has it affected your training/sports life?

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If men gave birth, they would be women. Men can’t take the pain of childbirth any more than women can take the pain of male ejaculation, spermatogenesis, erection or scrotal movements according to temperature. It’s what women are literally born to do. The comparison must be denied.
A woman’s body takes several months to prepare for this natural event.

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[quote]legendaryblaze wrote:

[quote]firespinner93 wrote:

[quote]SSC wrote:

[quote]on edge wrote:

[quote]SSC wrote:

[quote]AlexC1 wrote:
After watching my wife go through labor, I know she’s tougher than me.[/quote]

Scientific data suggests that passing a kidney stone is actually more painful than giving child birth. So any time a woman tries to use that excuse when the subject of ball-kicking comes up…

…tell them to go back to the kitchen and finish cooking your food.[/quote]

That’s not the point. If you pass a kidney stone you have no choice. The point is most men who see their wife go through labor know they would take the drugs sooner than their wife.[/quote]

What? How many women do you know that have given birth without some kind of drugs to numb pain?

How many people take similar drugs when passing a kidney stone?[/quote]

Well, I’m one woman who has given birth without any drugs, and my second son was over ten pounds. Actually, I know quite a few women who have chosen to bring their babies into the world drug-free. I don’t think most men could tolerate the pain of labor.[/quote]

Some men have been shot, cut, amputated, blown up, beaten and still kept going.
Why would the pain of giving birth be somehow too much?[/quote]

The difference is that we choose to do it, knowing it’s going to be painful. Most men I have known who watched their wives labor drug-free have said there is no way in hell they would do it.

Anyway, my comment was in response to the poster who asked how many women have been through labor without drugs.

Women have also been shot, cut, amputated, passed kidney stones, gotten horrible painful illnesses that no one would wish on their worst enemy, etc. When that happens, people take drugs, regardless of their sex. Does that mean one sex is stronger than the other? I don’t think so.

I always laugh when someone refers to a weak man as a “pussy.” A pussy is one of the toughest, most resilient things in the natural world. It can regularly take a beating, expand to 100 times its normal size and snap right back, ready to go again. OTOH, one well placed smack to the testicles can drop the entire man.

This whole “which sex is stronger” debate is utterly ridiculous anyway. It always reeks of total insecurity. Each sex is dependent upon the other for survival, so why is all this superiority complex necessary to begin with?

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This is becoming a contest of “My pain is worse than your pain” in an attempt to one-up each other. My obvious sarcasm about passing a seven pound kidney stone was not obvious, obviously.

In any case, strength is not measured only by physical power and stamina. Strength of mind and spirit is the strength that is more important, but cannot be measured. So men are not weaker than women, and vice versa.

After living in a world of men, I know that we are more alike than we are different. Except men fart more.

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[quote]firespinner93 wrote:

[quote]legendaryblaze wrote:

[quote]firespinner93 wrote:

[quote]SSC wrote:

[quote]on edge wrote:

[quote]SSC wrote:

[quote]AlexC1 wrote:
After watching my wife go through labor, I know she’s tougher than me.[/quote]

Scientific data suggests that passing a kidney stone is actually more painful than giving child birth. So any time a woman tries to use that excuse when the subject of ball-kicking comes up…

…tell them to go back to the kitchen and finish cooking your food.[/quote]

That’s not the point. If you pass a kidney stone you have no choice. The point is most men who see their wife go through labor know they would take the drugs sooner than their wife.[/quote]

What? How many women do you know that have given birth without some kind of drugs to numb pain?

How many people take similar drugs when passing a kidney stone?[/quote]

Well, I’m one woman who has given birth without any drugs, and my second son was over ten pounds. Actually, I know quite a few women who have chosen to bring their babies into the world drug-free. I don’t think most men could tolerate the pain of labor.[/quote]

Some men have been shot, cut, amputated, blown up, beaten and still kept going.
Why would the pain of giving birth be somehow too much?[/quote]

The difference is that we choose to do it, knowing it’s going to be painful. Most men I have known who watched their wives labor drug-free have said there is no way in hell they would do it.

Anyway, my comment was in response to the poster who asked how many women have been through labor without drugs.

Women have also been shot, cut, amputated, passed kidney stones, gotten horrible painful illnesses that no one would wish on their worst enemy, etc. When that happens, people take drugs, regardless of their sex. Does that mean one sex is stronger than the other? I don’t think so.

I always laugh when someone refers to a weak man as a “pussy.” A pussy is one of the toughest, most resilient things in the natural world. It can regularly take a beating, expand to 100 times its normal size and snap right back, ready to go again. OTOH, one well placed smack to the testicles can drop the entire man.

This whole “which sex is stronger” debate is utterly ridiculous anyway. It always reeks of total insecurity. Each sex is dependent upon the other for survival, so why is all this superiority complex necessary to begin with?[/quote]
Fact is:
-Women have more nerves all over the body, where comparisons are available. Consequently, women’s pain is stronger. The childbirth thing is unfalsifiable and thus does not count as evidence. A woman’s body takes several months to prepare for the childbirth, inducing numerous little hormonal changes, just like it takes a man a lot of time to prepare his body for a 600 pound deadlift. It does not just happen; that explains why unwanted penetration of the vagina by the penis can cause severe pain and injury.
-Men go to the doctor a lot less though their health is much worse than women’s.
-Testosterone has been shown to affect pain tolerance for the better
-Experimental studies show men take pain better
-Women are more prone to tears, fear, anxiety during times of crisis. That’s why men worry about the women and children rather than the other way around.
-90% of mortalities and injuries causes by dangerous, unncessary stunts (for laughs or fame) as well as general acts of death mocking heroism are committed by males.

The difference is men will often agree to a smack in the testicles for a few cheap laughs even though it can cause life long damage while women will complain about a broken nail. The women who argue against this look at the evidence very selectively, trying to pin their case on a flimsy detail.

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So, where are our support groups, scholarships, and organizations devoted to suing the pants off anyone who does or says anything anti-man?

Oh, right, we’re men.

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[quote]austin_bicep wrote:
I am so happy having a cock and balls. Man I couldn’t imagine it any other way…At least us t-men might help prolong our lives with our good eating habits and exercise.[/quote]

With how much caffeine I consume. Not happening.

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[quote]XanderBuilt wrote:

[quote]Grneyes wrote:

[quote]countingbeans wrote:

[quote]Magicpunch wrote:

And when it comes to happiness, women again appear to have the upper hand
[/quote]

Any married man can tell you this is total bullshit.

Neither are happy.[/quote]

Seriously? You’re not happy being married?[/quote]

I’m sure (I hope) Beans is saying this in jest. Because I’m married and I laughed at his statement even though I love my wife dearly :slight_smile:

Also Grneyes, you’re recently married? The sentiments are different then, they are very lovely. But a marriage grows over time and needs daily nurturing.

Lately my wife has been embarking on more spiritual courses and I can feel she’s getting stronger mentally and spiritually than when we first met or over teh 6 years we’ve been married. A few recent incidents affecting my job, my health and her family issues have shown me how incredibly strong she is.

Back to topic, I don’t really care who the stronger sex is, just perform your duty and act responsibly when it’s your turn to step up.[/quote]

Yes, recently married, in September. Been a housewife since June because it’s been hard to find a job. I wanted a job before I moved here, but that didn’t happen. I didn’t think it would take this long to find a job either. My husband (Imhungry) has been very patient and encouraging and positive through the whole thing. It’s hard going from being totally self-sufficient to dependent on someone for food and money and basic essentials. I don’t know how people can live that way.

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[quote]Alffi wrote:
If men gave birth, they would be women. Men can’t take the pain of childbirth any more than women can take the pain of male ejaculation, spermatogenesis, erection or scrotal movements according to temperature. It’s what women are literally born to do. The comparison must be denied.
A woman’s body takes several months to prepare for this natural event.

[/quote]

Did you just compare busting a nut to birthing a kid? Really?

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[quote]dianab wrote:

[quote]Alffi wrote:
If men gave birth, they would be women. Men can’t take the pain of childbirth any more than women can take the pain of male ejaculation, spermatogenesis, erection or scrotal movements according to temperature. It’s what women are literally born to do. The comparison must be denied.
A woman’s body takes several months to prepare for this natural event.

[/quote]

Did you just compare busting a nut to birthing a kid? Really?
[/quote]

I lol’d big time.

Wtf are you talking about Alffi?

lol

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[quote]legendaryblaze wrote:
That’s a strawman if I ever saw one.[/quote]

Definitely. But that’s about as much as I’ve ever heard from the women in my family.

Even though none of them seem to be able to handle every day things… like bumping your arm or getting a scratch.

But then we have female powerlifters who seem pretty tough to me…

but who knows? Maybe they’re crying throughout their workouts… lol

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Do you know cats are tougher than dogs?

It’s true. A cat will survive injuries that will kill the baddest-ass pit bull.

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[quote]on edge wrote:
Do you know cats are tougher than dogs?

It’s true. A cat will survive injuries that will kill the baddest-ass pit bull.[/quote]

Pics or it didn’t happen.

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[quote]DoubleDuce wrote:
So, where are our support groups, scholarships, and organizations devoted to suing the pants off anyone who does or says anything anti-man?

Oh, right, we’re men.[/quote]

haha, I couldn’t even imagine attending a support group for being a man.

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[quote]Alffi wrote:

[quote]firespinner93 wrote:

[quote]legendaryblaze wrote:

[quote]firespinner93 wrote:

[quote]SSC wrote:

[quote]on edge wrote:

[quote]SSC wrote:

[quote]AlexC1 wrote:
After watching my wife go through labor, I know she’s tougher than me.[/quote]

Scientific data suggests that passing a kidney stone is actually more painful than giving child birth. So any time a woman tries to use that excuse when the subject of ball-kicking comes up…

…tell them to go back to the kitchen and finish cooking your food.[/quote]

That’s not the point. If you pass a kidney stone you have no choice. The point is most men who see their wife go through labor know they would take the drugs sooner than their wife.[/quote]

What? How many women do you know that have given birth without some kind of drugs to numb pain?

How many people take similar drugs when passing a kidney stone?[/quote]

Well, I’m one woman who has given birth without any drugs, and my second son was over ten pounds. Actually, I know quite a few women who have chosen to bring their babies into the world drug-free. I don’t think most men could tolerate the pain of labor.[/quote]

Some men have been shot, cut, amputated, blown up, beaten and still kept going.
Why would the pain of giving birth be somehow too much?[/quote]

The difference is that we choose to do it, knowing it’s going to be painful. Most men I have known who watched their wives labor drug-free have said there is no way in hell they would do it.

Anyway, my comment was in response to the poster who asked how many women have been through labor without drugs.

Women have also been shot, cut, amputated, passed kidney stones, gotten horrible painful illnesses that no one would wish on their worst enemy, etc. When that happens, people take drugs, regardless of their sex. Does that mean one sex is stronger than the other? I don’t think so.

I always laugh when someone refers to a weak man as a “pussy.” A pussy is one of the toughest, most resilient things in the natural world. It can regularly take a beating, expand to 100 times its normal size and snap right back, ready to go again. OTOH, one well placed smack to the testicles can drop the entire man.

This whole “which sex is stronger” debate is utterly ridiculous anyway. It always reeks of total insecurity. Each sex is dependent upon the other for survival, so why is all this superiority complex necessary to begin with?[/quote]
Fact is:
-Women have more nerves all over the body, where comparisons are available. Consequently, women’s pain is stronger. The childbirth thing is unfalsifiable and thus does not count as evidence. A woman’s body takes several months to prepare for the childbirth, inducing numerous little hormonal changes, just like it takes a man a lot of time to prepare his body for a 600 pound deadlift. It does not just happen; that explains why unwanted penetration of the vagina by the penis can cause severe pain and injury.
-Men go to the doctor a lot less though their health is much worse than women’s.
-Testosterone has been shown to affect pain tolerance for the better
-Experimental studies show men take pain better
-Women are more prone to tears, fear, anxiety during times of crisis. That’s why men worry about the women and children rather than the other way around.
-90% of mortalities and injuries causes by dangerous, unncessary stunts (for laughs or fame) as well as general acts of death mocking heroism are committed by males.

The difference is men will often agree to a smack in the testicles for a few cheap laughs even though it can cause life long damage while women will complain about a broken nail. The women who argue against this look at the evidence very selectively, trying to pin their case on a flimsy detail.[/quote]

I concede for two reasons. This [quote]Testosterone has been shown to affect pain tolerance for the better[/quote] and this [quote] men will often agree to a smack in the testicles for a few cheap laughs even though it can cause life long damage while women will complain about a broken nail.[/quote]

I eat a lot of beef and lift a lot of really heavy things. I probably have a good bit more testosterone in my system than the average woman. And I really, really hate prissy bitches who whine over a broken fingernail.

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Fuckin thread sucks.

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[quote]PB Andy wrote:
I suck.[/quote]

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[quote]Grneyes wrote:

[quote]XanderBuilt wrote:

[quote]Grneyes wrote:

[quote]countingbeans wrote:

[quote]Magicpunch wrote:

And when it comes to happiness, women again appear to have the upper hand
[/quote]

Any married man can tell you this is total bullshit.

Neither are happy.[/quote]

Seriously? You’re not happy being married?[/quote]

I’m sure (I hope) Beans is saying this in jest. Because I’m married and I laughed at his statement even though I love my wife dearly :slight_smile:

Also Grneyes, you’re recently married? The sentiments are different then, they are very lovely. But a marriage grows over time and needs daily nurturing.

Lately my wife has been embarking on more spiritual courses and I can feel she’s getting stronger mentally and spiritually than when we first met or over teh 6 years we’ve been married. A few recent incidents affecting my job, my health and her family issues have shown me how incredibly strong she is.

Back to topic, I don’t really care who the stronger sex is, just perform your duty and act responsibly when it’s your turn to step up.[/quote]

Yes, recently married, in September. Been a housewife since June because it’s been hard to find a job. I wanted a job before I moved here, but that didn’t happen. I didn’t think it would take this long to find a job either. My husband (Imhungry) has been very patient and encouraging and positive through the whole thing. It’s hard going from being totally self-sufficient to dependent on someone for food and money and basic essentials. I don’t know how people can live that way.[/quote]

Congratulations to you both. I didn’t get a chance to wish you properly, I think there was a thread about it. :slight_smile:

I think working together you’ll find the right job to keep you interested, happy, well paid and with enough time to be with your family and for yourself. Don’t rush perfection :slight_smile:

I reflected this week on what I had before my wife, and what I have now and beyond the physical, material and financial stability that I have now I’m far more centered, focused and in all senses more of a “man”.

This is just a funny anecdote - but my wife is Chinese, I’m Indian but lived in Australia most of my life - somehow over the last 2 to 3 years she’s the one who’s gone spiritual, picked up yoga and knows a lot about my own religion. I on the other hand can speak Mandarin Chinese better than most and get along very well with the Chinese community - life’s amazing like that.

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[quote]PB Andy wrote:
Fuckin thread sucks.[/quote]

Seriously, what a bunch of pussies, to use the parlance of our times. :stuck_out_tongue:

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That’s all I have to say about that.