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Some condom and lubricant brands contain alarming levels of PFAS – study

• ggm 2y ago
  > Penis and vagina skin is thin and the organs have a high level of blood vessels, which makes them particularly dangerous organs to expose to PFAS. “Because condoms are an exposure to the most sensitive areas on the human body for both men and women, I would strongly recommend the industry identify and remove these chemicals immediately,” [Linda] Birnbaum wrote.*
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• Jimmc414 2y ago
  ggm's comment must have been mistakenly flagged since they are directly quoting the article
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• meristohm 2y ago
  Lets try adding this quote that doesn't include words for human genitals (the point there was that these areas of our bodies are highly vascular and more-readily absorb chemicals): "PFAS are a class of about 15,000 chemicals often used to make products resistant to water, stains and heat. They are called “forever chemicals” because they do not naturally break down, and are linked to cancer, liver problems, thyroid issues, birth defects, kidney disease, decreased immunity and other serious health problems. PFAS are also considered to be reproductive toxicants and endocrine disruptors linked to low birth weight, reduced sperm counts, pregnancy-induced high blood pressure, infertility and shorter duration of breastfeeding."