New Delhi, March 4 -- Things men do in love! A man in China had to undergo surgery to remove part of his small intestine after participating in a three-hour childbirth simulation at his girlfriend's request. The woman, from Henan province, wanted him to experience the pain of labour before they got married, the South China Morning Post reported.

The girlfriend's mother and sister supported the idea, believing it would make him more understanding towards his future wife.

Initially, the boyfriend refused, but he eventually agreed. The simulation involved electric currents stimulating the skin and muscles to mimic labour contractions. According to SCMP, the pain level was gradually increased for the first 90 minutes, then held at maximum i...