A viral photo claiming that a bite from a Brazilian spider causes an erection lasting up to four hours is misleading. The photo, widely shared in WhatsApp groups, encouraged those with an erection disorder to try the spider to up their performance. “Most people who find a spider in their bedroom quickly try to get rid of it. A single bite from the Brazilian wandering spider has been shown to have side effects including a four-hour-long erection,” read part of the article. Mungai said penile erection involves neuron stimulation and production of hormones which has nothing to do with a spider bite.

Source: The Star December 11, 2020 16:18 UTC