Castrated Men May Live Longer

American Voices • Opinion • ISSUE 48•39 • Sep 27, 2012

An analysis of Korean imperial court records dating from the 1300s to the early 1900s, found that eunuchs lived 14 to 19 years longer than other men, suggesting that male sex hormones may lower the average man’s life span. What do you think?

“This is great news. Will castration be covered under Obamacare?”
Mario Santoro –
Art Appraiser
“I’m sure if the researchers keep digging into it, they’ll discover some downside to castration, too.”
Lyle DeCrescent –
Unemployed
“Wow! Imagine being able to spend an extra 14 to 19 years wanting your balls back.”
Boone Stone –
Road Laborer

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