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When families kept their wealth in the form of jewels (there were no banks), loss of the family jewels could spell the ruin of the family.
If man's testicles have been damaged so that he cannot have children, his family is also ended as he cannot participate in extending it.
So the term family jewels came to be a euphemism for testicles in polite society where even mention of a "leg" rather than a "limb" was considered to be vulgar.
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What are the family jewels?
The "family jewels" are a man's testicles, also called "balls."
What male structure is homologous to the labia majora?
The scrotum. Not the testicles, just the sack that the family jewels hang in.
How do you protect the family jewels from these bullies?
In cricked there is a devise known as a box which is designed to cover the penis and testicles in order to protect them from the ball . Just go to a sports shop.
Is a Gonad reproductive organ?
Yes, a gonad is a reproductive organ. It's in the male reproductive system and they're also called testicles, balls, nuts, family jewels, and 'the boys'.
What is the duration of Gene Simmons Family Jewels?
The duration of Gene Simmons Family Jewels is 1380.0 seconds.
When was Gene Simmons Family Jewels created?
Gene Simmons Family Jewels was created on 2006-08-07.
Who is the physiatrist on gene simmons family jewels?
The psychiatrist on Gene Simmons Family Jewels is Dr Ann Wexler.
Where did the phrase family jewels originate?
The phrase family jewels is a Victorian era euphemism for testicles, or more generally for the male's ability to procreate.In the late Victorian period it was vulgar and offensive even to refer to the leg of a table, let alone to the leg of a person. The word "limb" was used for both leg and arm to avoid such unsuitable language. In this environment something more delicate was needed to refer to war wounds and other injuries that made a man unable to procreate, or perhaps uninterested in sex.Because family wealth was often held as jewels, and their loss could ruin a family, the term was a favored choice in literature to describe the loss of a man's ability to create or continue a family line. ("He lost the family jewels.")
What happened to the romanov jewels?
The Royal Romanov family sewed jewels into their clothing, which protected them briefly from the executioners bullets. What happened to the jewels?
What are the ratings and certificates for Gene Simmons Family Jewels - 2006?
Gene Simmons Family Jewels - 2006 is rated/received certificates of: Australia:M
Does Gene Simmons Family Jewels have a script?
no.
Has gene simmons family jewels been cancelled?
No, more episodes are coming in July http://www.aetv.com/gene-simmons-family-jewels/index.jsp
