Better than Viagra

No kidding.

According to a recent research study conducted by the US' Texas Fruit and Vegetable Improvement Centre, eating watermelon has a similar effect on the body to Viagra, because watermelon has a chemical called citrulline which affects human blood vessles in the same way as the sex enhancement drug.

"Watermelon may not be as organ specific as Viagra," said Dr Bhimu Patil, leader of the research. "But it's a great way to relax blood vessels without any drug side-effects."

That should certainly spare men's blushes. They would much rather buy a watermelon from the supermarket than whisper to the man at the counter of the drugstore that he'd like to have some sex enhancement pills.