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Man flu 'not a myth' say scientists
Women laugh about "man flu" but the condition is no myth, scientists have learned.
A study found work stress increased the likelihood of men - but not women - complaining of sore throats and sniffles.
One explanation given for the finding was that men tended to "overrate" the severity of cold and flu symptoms. Women, on the other hand, were more likely to adopt a "stoical" attitude and soldier on in silence. |
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By *umourCouple
over a year ago
Rushden |
I think it would be a great idea for women to have man flu as well, it would stop probably at least 50% of infections and probably more…
At the moment, Boots are running an advert taking the piss cos a guy is in bed with a cold. The women are out shopping and they have coughs and sneezes going on, spreading it to everyone they come into contact with and those that touch surfaces after they have left.
One is taking her kids swimming and is going to give it to other kids and the other is doing a presentation the next day so it will be rife in the company!!
Now, you tell me who is the responsible one, the guy who stays in bed and doesn't spread it about or the women who are martyrs to the cause and spread germs around to all and sundry? Just think, if women got man flu too, perhaps germs wouldn’t spread so much!
Anyhoo… I have to go now and I can’t be contacted for any reason for the next few years….
(Runs and hides under the bed!)
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When a man has a cold, he will go to bed and his poor better half will pander to his every need.
If a woman went to bed with a cold, she would have to make her own hot drinks, make meals, etc etc etc,cos thats her job (well according to her man)
Can I join you when I run away |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"All men are the same and ALL women are the same?...  
And your point?"
My point is...it's ridiculous to suggest that there are universal characteristics that can be attributed to everyone based only on gender.  |
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By *orestersCouple
over a year ago
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"When a man has a cold, he will go to bed and his poor better half will pander to his every need.
If a woman went to bed with a cold, she would have to make her own hot drinks, make meals, etc etc etc,cos thats her job (well according to her man)
Can I join you when I run away"
Sexual stereotyping doesn't really help anybody. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I've got flu at the moment. It is a misery.
To anyone else who has it best stay away from work, wrap up under a quilt, make sure you eat well, sleep a lot an get better soon.
We all care for loved ones when they are ill, nowt wrong with that. |
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Flu is awful. I was always told if you had flu there could be a fifty pound not on the bedroom floor and you wouldn't give a damn and it's true.
My post above was very tongue in cheek, seems as some people have no sense of humour, shame it wasn't taken in the same light hearted way as the posting of the person following the OP was |
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By *ruitWoman
over a year ago
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I think alot of men Will take to their beds when they have man flu and couldnt.possibly still having to get their own medicine and cold water and everthing else they may need.
I dont think many of men.would be worried that unless they do put the washing on even tho they have man flu that the kids wont have any fresh school uniform for tomorrow or their swim kit together.
Basically a large amount of men Will only think of themselves when in bed feeling unwell. A large amount of women Will still be trying to carry on with the other stuff that still needs to be done.
I think it is to do with the ability to carry on with it. If men had babies for example they would need to have a week alone in bed with no responsibility or to still have to care for the baby.
Women are.different and still get on with it in my experience and after talking to other ladies.
After having my youngest an the night after we got back from hospital i had had so little sleep and the husband at the time. My cousin came to take our new baby and my oldest child to the swings allowing us to have a sleep. He droppest off to sleep within mins and i laid there trying to mothercare thinly of the washing that needed to be done.etc. When everyone arrived back i heard rhen door alarm go off and woke.up and the ex up too. I laid there trying to get my eyes open and soon realised that my husband Wasnt rushing to go greet the kids.to allow me a.bit.more sleep but was only focused.on himself so i got up after having a quater of the sleep he got.
By the way he iant the ex husband now lol.
but yes in my experience more men Will only think of themselves when ill and women dont do that. |
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By *eppersCouple
over a year ago
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Well said _etillante, since christmas there seems to be alot of threads ruined y people who seem tio have no sense of humour, is it a January thing, it seems to happen on other swinger sites too,
Do people really get that anally retentive in the new year or as usual it must be me missing the point. |
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By *orestersCouple
over a year ago
The Forest |
"I think alot of men Will take to their beds when they have man flu and couldnt.possibly still having to get their own medicine and cold water and everthing else they may need.
I dont think many of men.would be worried that unless they do put the washing on even tho they have man flu that the kids wont have any fresh school uniform for tomorrow or their swim kit together.
Basically a large amount of men Will only think of themselves when in bed feeling unwell. A large amount of women Will still be trying to carry on with the other stuff that still needs to be done.
I think it is to do with the ability to carry on with it. If men had babies for example they would need to have a week alone in bed with no responsibility or to still have to care for the baby.
Women are.different and still get on with it in my experience and after talking to other ladies.
After having my youngest an the night after we got back from hospital i had had so little sleep and the husband at the time. My cousin came to take our new baby and my oldest child to the swings allowing us to have a sleep. He droppest off to sleep within mins and i laid there trying to mothercare thinly of the washing that needed to be done.etc. When everyone arrived back i heard rhen door alarm go off and woke.up and the ex up too. I laid there trying to get my eyes open and soon realised that my husband Wasnt rushing to go greet the kids.to allow me a.bit.more sleep but was only focused.on himself so i got up after having a quater of the sleep he got.
By the way he iant the ex husband now lol.
but yes in my experience more men Will only think of themselves when ill and women dont do that."
I take it that this post is a tongue-in-cheek joke, rather than the overtly sexist drivel it appears to be? |
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"Well said _etillante, since christmas there seems to be alot of threads ruined y people who seem tio have no sense of humour, is it a January thing, it seems to happen on other swinger sites too,
Do people really get that anally retentive in the new year or as usual it must be me missing the point."
Think a supply of Ex-Lax is required  |
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I have woman flu at the moment, it's like man flu except when you have woman flu you can still manage to shop, cook, wash up, hoover......
As opposed to man flu where you are confined to the couch, expect people to slave after you, and moan about your 'condition' all day long. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Master did have man flu recently.. I begged him to stay in bed, I pleaded with him to let me look after him..
But he couldnt, as the peasents would have had a revolt at work.. So he went in every day.. and even had time to set me my Tasks..
But yes Man flu does exsist.. its to do with mens recovery system.
I would happily go to bed if I had flu..and if Master wasnt at work I know I would be sent there.. as its not in his interest to have me sick for longer.
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"I have woman flu at the moment, it's like man flu except when you have woman flu you can still manage to shop, cook, wash up, hoover......
As opposed to man flu where you are confined to the couch, expect people to slave after you, and moan about your 'condition' all day long."
I take it that this post is a tongue-in-cheek joke, rather than the overtly sexist drivel it appears to be? |
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"I have woman flu at the moment, it's like man flu except when you have woman flu you can still manage to shop, cook, wash up, hoover......
As opposed to man flu where you are confined to the couch, expect people to slave after you, and moan about your 'condition' all day long.
I take it that this post is a tongue-in-cheek joke, rather than the overtly sexist drivel it appears to be? "
Who pulled your chain?
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"I have woman flu at the moment, it's like man flu except when you have woman flu you can still manage to shop, cook, wash up, hoover......
As opposed to man flu where you are confined to the couch, expect people to slave after you, and moan about your 'condition' all day long.
I take it that this post is a tongue-in-cheek joke, rather than the overtly sexist drivel it appears to be?
Who pulled your chain?
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Sorry this really was meant tongue in cheeks was referring to a previous post.
my loo doesn't have a chain by the way, all mod cons here |
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"I have woman flu at the moment, it's like man flu except when you have woman flu you can still manage to shop, cook, wash up, hoover......
As opposed to man flu where you are confined to the couch, expect people to slave after you, and moan about your 'condition' all day long.
I take it that this post is a tongue-in-cheek joke, rather than the overtly sexist drivel it appears to be?
Who pulled your chain?
Sorry this really was meant tongue in cheeks was referring to a previous post.
my loo doesn't have a chain by the way, all mod cons here "
It's ok, I know what you were referring to....just busting your balls.
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"I have woman flu at the moment, it's like man flu except when you have woman flu you can still manage to shop, cook, wash up, hoover......
As opposed to man flu where you are confined to the couch, expect people to slave after you, and moan about your 'condition' all day long.
I take it that this post is a tongue-in-cheek joke, rather than the overtly sexist drivel it appears to be?
Who pulled your chain?
Sorry this really was meant tongue in cheeks was referring to a previous post.
my loo doesn't have a chain by the way, all mod cons here
It's ok, I know what you were referring to....just busting your balls.
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Ok who's been bloody talking lol |
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"Yes there is sorry to rain on your parade but it's called bird flu. lololol no men can get that too ... not just us birds, lol "
and you know why men call women 'birds', cos of all the worms we pick up |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Yes there is sorry to rain on your parade but it's called bird flu. lololol no men can get that too ... not just us birds, lol
and you know why men call women 'birds', cos of all the worms we pick up"
well i go for alot of the big ones ,, lol |
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"They only call you birds just how upset would you be if you where called slugs, you sen the mess they make lmfao,
its a good job you knows it only joking he says running for cover."
Come back you worm and take your punishment like a man |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"They only call you birds just how upset would you be if you where called slugs, you sen the mess they make lmfao,
its a good job you knows it only joking he says running for cover.
Come back you worm and take your punishment like a man "
ooo you can be so forceful |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Love a woman who tells we what to do . and spanks me till i get it right,
Someone else been talking? "
lolol god help them ,, you look like your in control here x |
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"Love a woman who tells we what to do . and spanks me till i get it right,
Someone else been talking?lolol god help them ,, you look like your in control here x"
We women are always in control or so I was told yesterday lol |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Wrong address I said M54 not M56, you women and directions
Well at least we'll ask for them, directions that is"
i think you have pulled thay are gagging for you , lol xxx |
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By *eppersCouple
over a year ago
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Don't start me there lol, I think there are as many good women drivers as there are good men drivers and equally the same bad in both, you aint gonna get me into trouble there, phew that was close. |
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"Don't start me there lol, I think there are as many good women drivers as there are good men drivers and equally the same bad in both, you aint gonna get me into trouble there, phew that was close."
I was thinking of other directions
WAKE UP |
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well it started off as a "comment" in the news then became as usual a bit out of hand lol.
Flu can be very nasty indeed whoever gets it.. there has always been the age old saying "man flu" now scientists are trying to prove that it really does exist.. |
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