It's often referred to as one of life's most painful experiences - and now men can put themselves through (a simulation) of the agony of childbirth too
Central European News - Pain barrier: A Chinese man has a go at the agonising simualtion. (CEN)
Half
of the world’s parents insist it’s one of life’s most physically
painful experiences - and now men have been given the chance to endure
the agony of childbirth themselves.
A hospital in China has produced an electronic device which simulates the experience of having a baby - and men are queueing up to have a go.
Technicians at the hospital use the device to stimulate muscles in the male abdomen with electric shocks to make it contract and at the same time simulate the pain endured by mothers during childbirth.
Although some male partners seemed reluctant, clearly only being dragged there by wives or girlfriends, others have been quite enthusiastic about undergoing the ordeal.
Father to be Guang Liao, 29, said: 'My wife is expecting a baby in three months and we had a row when I told not to make such a fuss. When she found out about this project she told me that I had to sign up for it so I also know what it was all about.
A hospital in China has produced an electronic device which simulates the experience of having a baby - and men are queueing up to have a go.
Technicians at the hospital use the device to stimulate muscles in the male abdomen with electric shocks to make it contract and at the same time simulate the pain endured by mothers during childbirth.
Although some male partners seemed reluctant, clearly only being dragged there by wives or girlfriends, others have been quite enthusiastic about undergoing the ordeal.
Father to be Guang Liao, 29, said: 'My wife is expecting a baby in three months and we had a row when I told not to make such a fuss. When she found out about this project she told me that I had to sign up for it so I also know what it was all about.
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| Another willing participants has a go at the unique experience. (CEN) |
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'I must admit I was curious and if what I experienced is really what she goes through, then I have to say I have changed my attitude. It was really incredibly painful and I only had it for a few minutes. If it went on for hours I don't know if I'd be able to bear it.'
Technicians at the hospital managed to work out a way to stimulate muscles in the men's abdomen with electric shocks to make it contract and at the same time simulate the pain endured by mothers during childbirth.
Source : Yahoonews