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xud | 12:54 Thu 06th Jul 2006 | Science
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Why do men have nipples?
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Until about the 14th week of human gestation, when the various hormones kick into action, the foetus is not gender-related. However, by that time, the tissue that will become nipples has already started forming. As a result, men as well as women have nipples. Click here for further information.
My apologies...that link doesn't seem to work any more, Xud. Nevertheless, I'm pretty sure the first two sentences of my response above remain correct.
Pretty sure QM? spot on more like. We all start off with female body plans but later in foetal development male hormones modify the female genital structures to male ones leading to non lactating nipples and the ability to read maps (boom boom)

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Dawkins, aye you need to, considering men refuse to ask for directions.
Did i also read somewhere that the clitoris is what wouldv'e turned into a penis had the baby been male?
dam straight. the clitoris elongates into a penis and the lady lips fuse into a ball bag
PMSL, boobesque !!

I always thought you should have been a biology teacher!


(Long time, no speak - hope you're ok.)


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Hmmm....so i used to have a clit?
Because we'd look bloody peculiar without them!

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