Jim calls in to work early one morning, sounding absolutely miserable.

“Hey, boss,” he says weakly, “I not come work today. I really sick. I got headache, stomach ache, and my legs hurt. I not come work.”

His boss sighs, because it’s already a busy day and he really needs everyone there.

“Jim, listen,” the boss says. “I understand you feel bad, but I really need you today. We have deliveries, customers waiting, and nobody else can cover your shift.”

Jim groans.

“Boss, I tell you, I feel terrible.”

The boss thinks for a moment, then says, “You know, Jim, when I feel like that, I go to my wife and tell her to give me sex. Makes everything better. Headache goes away, stress goes away, body feels good again, and then I can go to work.”

Jim is silent for a second.

“You sure, boss?”

“Yes,” says the boss. “You try. Then call me back.”

Two hours later, the phone rings again.

It’s Jim, sounding cheerful and full of energy.

“Boss! I do what you say and I feel great. Headache gone, stomach good, legs not hurt anymore. I be at work soon.”

The boss smiles.

“See? I told you it works.”

Jim replies:

“You got nice house.”