Study warns plastics could be shrinking penises

NYPost ^ | July 26, 2018

[SMGFan]

There are lots of reasons not to use plastic – but this one might come as a shock.

Chemicals in everyday items, from household cleaners to food packaging, can damage a man’s penis – and make it smaller.

Phthalates, BPA and parabens are to blame for a rise in the number of baby boys being born with genital defects, experts have warned.

Dr. Andrew Pask and Dr. Mark Green, from the University of Melbourne, said in Australia penis birth defects have doubled in recent years, due to plastic use. To prove the link, they looked at the results when humans and animals were exposed to the chemicals. They were specifically looking for a defect called hypospadia, where the opening of the penis is on the underside rather than the tip, causing problems with function.

The pair identified several chemicals known to cause damage to humans, that we either consume through food or water contamination.

[MPJackal]

“It's called a “Bro””

I thought it was a man-zier?

[Mollypitcher1]

I agree. No plastics allowed in my house with the one exception of garbage bags. Glass and porcelain and old fashioned knives, forks and spoons, even for picnics. Storage in my refrigerator always glass, and parchment paper for sandwiches. I HATE plastic.

[Flaming Conservative]

Planned obsolescence -— a direct result of greed and avarice.

[MomwithHope]

My thought too. Research photos for potential lawsuits.

[Flaming Conservative]

I agree. No plastics allowed in my house with the one exception of garbage bags.

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I’d like to get to that point. I do use plastic wrap, though I know I shouldn’t. And some plastic refrigerator containers. Where can you buy covered glass containers? The antique shops sell them, but I’m concerned about lead in old dishes. I bought a beautiful set of old dishes made in Japan, then had to throw them all away. I washed them in the dishwasher, and the glaze over the painted design wore off, and the paint that was exposed tested positive for lead.

[huldah1776]

NO. There were 4 studies. Only 25% of first time studies are replicated so listen.

[COBOL2Java]

“It's called a “Bro””
I thought it was a man-zier?

Kramer wanted to call it the "Bro", but Frank Costanza decided on the "Manssiere".

[Mollypitcher1]

Where can you buy covered glass containers?
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You can find them in most up scale grocery stores. Publix has them and I’ve picked them up in discount houses like T J Max. They usually have plastic seal tight lids which you can use or not as you wish. All sorts of sizes fit all needs for the refrigerator.

[Flaming Conservative]

Oh, yeah. I have seen the ones with the plastic lids. I think I have a couple. I thought you meant the ones with glass lids. :)

[Mollypitcher1]

Both. The plastic lids are tightly sealed and do not touch the food. Pyrex is the maker of the glass. Ccan’t beat that. I also use Mason jars quite often.