JohnRich 4 #1 May 27, 2005 News: (This is not a joke.) Study Links Plastics to Small Genitals "A manmade ingredient of many plastics, cosmetics and other consumer products may be interfering with prenatal male sexual development, new research suggests. "A study of 85 infant boys found a correlation between increased exposure to some forms of the chemical phthalate and smaller penis size and incomplete testicular descent. "It is the first time phthalate has been shown to influence the sexual development of human males..." Fox News: Full Story Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #2 May 27, 2005 I thought it was cold swimming pools that did that. Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #3 May 27, 2005 Does this compound, phthalate, come from expensive sports cars?? Because that would explain that whole correlation thing right there. Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christelsabine 1 #4 May 27, 2005 QuoteDoes this compound, phthalate, come from expensive sports cars?? Because that would explain that whole correlation thing right there. EDIT BY REMSTER: no personal attacks, even ones you think are inteligent and hidden. 1 warning. dudeist skydiver # 3105 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kaerock 1 #5 May 27, 2005 I remember hearing or reading about this many many moons ago. Something in certain plastics (probably this phthalate) simulates a sort of estrogen or what the body thinks is estrogen...which in developing males could cause little weeenors. This is not new information, I believe. :/ -R QuoteNews: (This is not a joke.) Study Links Plastics to Small Genitals "A manmade ingredient of many plastics, cosmetics and other consumer products may be interfering with prenatal male sexual development, new research suggests. "A study of 85 infant boys found a correlation between increased exposure to some forms of the chemical phthalate and smaller penis size and incomplete testicular descent. "It is the first time phthalate has been shown to influence the sexual development of human males..." Fox News: Full Story You be the king and I'll overthrow your government. --KRS-ONE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hipwrddude 0 #6 May 29, 2005 Talk about the bizarre, I read something awhile back about the treatment for this condition, which is pretty serious--it has major consequences for self-esteem, relationships, pro-creation, etc. The science has evolved to where they can reconstruct Mr. Johnson, with impressive results. You're always the starter in your own life! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,106 #7 May 29, 2005 Bad News: unfortunately various phthalate derivatives are used in many consumer products, and the stuff is NOT incorporated in the polymer molecule itself, so it can easily be leached out. The products using it include plastic food and beverage containers. Good News: fortunately it wasn't in use when I was in the womb. ... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #8 May 30, 2005 QuoteGood News: fortunately it wasn't in use when I was in the womb. -Just had to add that in there, didn't ya? ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #9 May 30, 2005 Quote-Just had to add that in there, didn't ya? Then you've got to wonder what his excuse is... --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
