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Some condom and lubricant brands contain alarming levels of PFAS – study (www.theguardian.com)
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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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[-] Passerby6497@lemmy.world 5 points 1 month ago

Before I could stop caring about condoms, Skyn was my preferred brand because they were a good non-latex option, and I see they're one of the "better" ones (not detected, but not open about ingredients), so they might be a decent choice for you.

[-] cashmaggot@piefed.social 4 points 1 month ago

When I grabbed condoms for a mr.thevirgintoshytograbhisown that I went to school with - I grabbed Skyn because a) it was at Target and b) it said Latex free and the reviews were good online. They were cheap too. But I didn't say anything on them because I don't know a damn thing about the quality or nothing. Or if they put stuff on them or anything. I just did a favor for a guy.

Also true story, there's nothing embarrassing about buying sex-stuff. Most people do it, and don't worry about it. It's like riding a bike, you might flounder but like - nobody is judging you. Nobody cares!

[-] Passerby6497@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

I used them for years with no complaints, and with multiple partners with various sensitivities, so I generally recommended them without reservations. Haven't bought them in a few years, but the ones I still have do the job when needed.

Also true story, there's nothing embarrassing about buying sex-stuff. Most people do it, and don't worry about it. It's like riding a bike, you might flounder but like - nobody is judging you. Nobody cares!

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[-] HappycamperNZ@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago

Skyn are amazing. Wife on pill so we virtually never use them and it's the closest to what I'm used to.

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