euchrid Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 As Mr Spock would say, with eyebrow raised - "Fascinating" http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/7225828.stm This is both the 'most read' and the 'most e-mailed' story on the BBC News website today. What we need now of course is a story about how wearing high-heels is beneficial to the male prostate Always High-Heel Responsibly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bootking Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Touche! Talk about the worm turning.... It's all about the heel! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirted-UK Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 This is the article in full. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/7225828.stm High heels 'may improve sex life' Wearing higher heels - although perhaps not stilettos - may improve your pelvic floor muscles and in doing so boost your sex life, a study suggests. An Italian urologist and self-professed lover of the sexy shoe set out to prove that high heels were not as bad for women's health as some suggest. The shoe has been linked to a range of problems - from corns to schizophrenia. But in a letter to European Urology, Dr Maria Cerruto said her research showed it was time to stand up for the heel. She said her study of 66 women under 50 found that those who held their foot at a 15 degree angle to the ground - the equivalent of a two inch heel - had as good posture as those who wore flat shoes, and crucially showed less electrical activity in their pelvic muscles. This suggested the muscles were at an optimum position, which could well improve their strength and ability to contract. The pelvic floor muscles are an essential component of the female body. As well as assisting sexual performance and satisfaction, they provide vital support to the pelvic organs, which include the bladder, bowels and uterus. But they often weaken after pregnancy and childbirth, and as the woman gets older. There are exercises to strengthen them, but Dr Cerruto hopes her findings may eliminate the need for these. "Women often have difficulty in carrying out the right exercises for the pelvic zone and wearing heels could be the solution," she said. "Like many women, I like high-heeled shoes," she added. "It's good to know they have potential health benefits." Gill Brook, a women's health physiotherapist in Bradford, stressed the findings did not suggest that stilettos were a good thing for those keen on improving their pelvic floor function. "But for women who like a slightly higher heel, these are reassuring findings - although we haven't yet done away with the need for regular exercises to maintain what is such an important part of the female body." "You can check out anytime you like, but you can never leave ! " The Eagles, "Hotel California" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elegant Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Heck, and I thought that they'd write something about the fetishistic appeal of heels... What is good for a goose, can be good for any gender! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puffer Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 The same topic was dealt with a little more thoroughly in the Daily Mail on 4 Feb. You can read it (and readers' predictable responses) at http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/femail/article.html?in_article_id=512065&in_page_id=1879 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firefox Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 As Mr Spock would say, with eyebrow raised - "Fascinating" http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/7225828.stm This is both the 'most read' and the 'most e-mailed' story on the BBC News website today. What we need now of course is a story about how wearing high-heels is beneficial to the male prostate Well, look no further than this: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/3036188.stm It doesn't mention the prostrate specifically, but there are certain other areas which benefit including the sex life. If women achieve their pelvic floor exercise via heels, I think men can too That's quite a legitimate excuse for wearing them. Not that I need one personally, but I'm sure some people will find it useful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedesigner Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 no excuse needed here, but i now say i wear heels for health reasons...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magickman Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 High heels have improved my sex life, if only because when I am in high heels, more women want to have sex with me. What's more, the higher the heels, the more pronounced is the effect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Shoe Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 It always works for me... both ways! Graduate footwear designer able to advise and assist on modification and shoe making projects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnieheel Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 Well, look no further than this: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/3036188.stm It doesn't mention the prostrate specifically, but there are certain other areas which benefit including the sex life. If women achieve their pelvic floor exercise via heels, I think men can too That's quite a legitimate excuse for wearing them. Not that I need one personally, but I'm sure some people will find it useful! This has been known for ages. Exerciseing the kegel muscle is not recent news. Same as eating things your body can use and exercise can add years to your life has been around for ages. Doctors just don't want you to know to much, kinda like lawyers. On the other note, heels work for me both ways also. Like shoe shopping with my wife is great forplay, and the fact that I'm only 5'6" and my heels raise me up to the exact hight for certain, well I think you all know. Enough said. real men wear heels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roniheels Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 I feel much more invigorated throughout my entire body after going for a walk in high heels. I used to do arobics in high heels and it too was a more intense work out. So the verdict is that high heels are good for your health. OK, they're good for my health. LOL:lmao: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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