After it emerged that scientists had developed methods for growing synthetic sperm, we ran a list of 101 other uses for men. From pigeon fancying to catching spiders, we detailed men's qualities, and prompted hundreds of readers to get in touch to make their suggestions. Here, the list continues with 50 extra reader entries.

102. Just to love me as I am
Carol Lee , Newington CT, US

103. Hugs! We're very good at hugs! Those warm, strong comfortable ones that we totally wrap you up in and assure you that you're completely safe and sound and though the world might not appreciate you as it should, we do.
Daniel Sullivan, Limerick, Ireland

104. Taking the bins out

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105. Drilling holes in walls to put pictures etc up.

106. Taking out the raw plugs and filling the holes in then when she changes her mind.
Teg, Dubai, UAE

107. Cleaning bathroom drains of long hair (mine). I think that's man's main function.

108. Standing in freezing water teaching kids to swim.

109. Running double-bent behind a kid who's trying to learn to cycle.
Charlotte, Sunderland

110. Being there when you need them, even though they don't give a damn about the problem.
PM (female), Tilburg, Netherlands

111. Doing tasks properly, one at a time, that women have done incorrectly while thinking they can multi-task.
John, Manchester, England

112. Worshipping the household Goddesses that make a man's life worthwhile.
Mike of Epworth, Epworth, UK

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