Per an article by Tom Perkins in The Guardian called "Some condom and lubricant brands contain alarming levels of PFAS – study," this is the first I have heard of such type of exposure. Here are a few paragraphs:
"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.
'The vagina and penis are incredibly vascular areas and dermal exposure to these areas are often higher than other places of the body,' (Linda) Birnbaum* said.
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."
Sadly, users will need to do even more homework prior to use of these products. I would hate to see people avoid using safe products, but this study is alarming and should give one pause.
*Note: Linda Birnbaum is a science adviser for Mamavation previously ran the Environmental Protection Agency's toxicology program.
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