Another reason why scratchy blankets are better!

Better Sex Under And Over The Covers

Study confirms that scratchy blankets provide better sex.

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By Bob Souris

Posted Friday, March 30, 2015 at 05:14pm EDT

Keywords: sex,neural science, ubc

A recent study conducted by Dr foo of the department of neural psychology at the University of British Columbia confirms that scratchy blankets make better sex.

The 4 year study was conducted with over 2000 subjects and compared couples having sex in fleece, cotton and wool blankets.

The subject’s brains were scanned as they were having sex. The results were undeniable says Dr. Foo “the scratchier the blanket the better the sex”.  

“We don’t know exactly how it works but the results were significant; the coitus level in both our male and female participants was significantly higher when they were using scratchy blankets”.

According to Dr. Foo the scratchy wool stimulates through the skin a region of the brain associated with the intensity of orgasms. The process is called scratchyacheama were millions of scratchy wool particles stimulate the skin and apparently improve sex.

The inspiration for the study began when a group of scientist observing chimpanzees at the San Diego zoo noticed that the ones sleeping on wool blankets were more tactile and sexual then the ones sleeping on other types of blankets.

This discovery may well one day replace drugs such as Sildenafil Citrate or Tadalafil better known as viagra or cialis. I can see a time in the not too distant future when people will surround themselves with scratchy wool blankets or wear scratchy wool pijamas during sex says Dr. Foo. The discovery is now used in many zoos to promote reproduction among mammals.

As to where they purchased those too good to be true blankets for their study Dr Foo was hesitant to reveal his source but eventually yielded; “We found the scratchiest blankets at Le Marché St George here in Vancouver, they manufacture the scratchiest blankets we could find and it did the job”.

The study will appear in the next edition of the New England Journal of Medicine.

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This year we were inspired by the amazing and forgotten Hacienda Jaral de Berrio in Mexico, the epitome of faded glory. Campesino brings to mind the stillness of hot summer days, the whirring of overhead fans, light linens and simple dinners that last long into the night. We'll be posting sneak peeks of what's in store over the next couple weeks. Also, the online shop will be updated to reflect the transition to summer. Look foreword to seeing you all!

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Steel Cut oats (follow the cooking directions on package)

2 pears | cut in half and cored

cinnamon (enough to give the pears a little tan)

brown sugar

dollop of un-salted butter in each "bowl" of the pear

poppy seeds

Cook oats as directed on package

Peel Pears but leave the stem on because they are beautiful 

Place dollop of butter where the core was and sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon

roast in a pan, cookie sheet or pie plate, cut side up at 350 until soft and the sugar is carmelized

If you find your pears are drying out, you can spray them with a bit of water or cover them with foil.

Serve with maple syrup, fresh milk and poppy seeds, or whichever seeds and nuts you have on hand.

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Somos
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