Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ linked to low birth weight, reduced sperm counts and infertility

Several brands of condoms and lubricants contain alarming levels of toxic PFAS “forever chemicals”, including styles of Trojan and K-Y Jelly, new research finds.

The testing conducted by the Mamavation consumer advocacy blog comes just as researchers found human skin absorbs the chemicals at much higher levels than previously thought.

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, Linda Birnbaum, a science adviser for Mamavation who previously ran the Environmental Protection Agency’s toxicology program, wrote in the report.

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    2 months ago

    Got it. Use copious amounts of organic coconut oil. Understood.

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      2 months ago

      While coconut oil doesn’t cover all bases - iffin’ you’re in a space where you’re just looking for lubricant it’s a 10/10 choice =)

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        2 months ago

        It is also edible, so you can “revisit” places if so desired without having a mouth full of nasty tasting chemicals.