For the relief of nasal congestion

Originally found on Boing Boing, I thought I would share this with whoever reads my crap here.

Apparently, there is a study out there that proposes the ejaculation in males could help relieve nasal congestion.

Screw the sudafed: When your nose ain't great, masturbate!

The emission phase of ejaculation is under the control of the sympathetic nervous system, which of course has lots of adrenergic receptors. The author reasons that ejaculation will stimulation adrenergic receptors in the refractory period immediately afterward, and stimulation of your adrenergic receptors will give you relief from your cold.

The author proposes that, with proper scheduling of masturbation and/or sexual intercourse a guy could keep his nose clear for the rest of his life!

I have actually read reports and stuff about something similar to this. For the most part, I thought it was the increased blood flow and endorphins released that eased the sick feeling. Apparently, there may be more scientific reason.