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Phthalates in Sex Toys Do phthalates make sex toys toxic? By Cory Silverberg, About.com Updated June 18, 2009

What are phthalates?

Phthalates -- pronounded "thal-ates" -- are a family of chemicals used to soften hard plastics to make them more flexible. Derived from phthalic acid, and often called a plasticizer for its plastic-softening properties, phthalates have been produced since the 1920s and have been used in everything from perfumes to pesticides and medical instruments to sex toys.

A variety of individuals and research institutions have weighed in and expressed concern ranging from mild to serious. There is a growing body of research that suggests phthalates have a toxic effect, particularly on the male reproductive system. Most organizations (with the notable exception of the chemical industry) agree that phthalates pose some risk to health and reproduction, both directly and indirectly through the impact on the environment.

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Greenpeace issues toxic sex toy warning
Crystal Jelly Double Dong' off the menu
By Lester Haines • Get more from this author
Posted in Biology, 11th September 2006 13:33 GMT

Greenpeace Netherlands has issued a statement warning sex toy lovers not to shove the "Spectra Gel Anal Plug" or the "Crystal Jelly Double Dong" where the sun don't shine, according to an eye-watering report on Expatica.

The reason behind the shock advisory is not the possible risk of ending up in hospital with a dildo stuck firmly up your jacksie and having to endure the humiliating laughter of medical staff who avail themselves of the opportunity of grabbing a few X-rays for later dissemination on the internet, but rather that sex toys apparently contain "extremely high concentrations of phthalate plasticisers which allegedly pose a risk to human health and the environment".

To read the full article go to:http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/09/11/phthalate_warning/

BPA and Phthalates In The News

Phthalates: Are They Safe? Reported by CBS News on Monday, 24 May 2010 Traces of chemicals called phthalates, found in soft plastic products, can be found in everybody. Are they safe or harmful? Lesley Stahl investigates.... Watch the entire CBS "60 Minutes" investigation video here

Study Supports Connection Between BPA and Heart Disease U.S. News & World Report Numerous studies have found that BPA interferes with development and function in a range of tissues. The NHANES link to cardiovascular disease is a third ... See all stories on this topic

FDA misses BPA deadline, again Reno News & Review The chemical is an endocrine disruptor often found in the linings of food and beverage cans (“The myth of the BPA-free diet,” Dec. 3, 2009, RN&R). ... See all stories on this topic

Mother Nature Network (blog) Baby bottle makers ban BPA Mother Nature Network (blog) Last week I wrote about the latest stainless steel baby bottles that have hit the market in response to consumer demand for BPA-free baby products. ... See all stories on this topic

Common, Largely Overlooked Chemical Linked to Liver Damage Attorney at Law Still others also have heard about the tragic health effects of the plastic chemical bisphenol A (BPA), which has been linked to sexual dysfunction and ... See all stories on this topic

Allendale Early Calls: USDA Tightens Beef Production Estimate, Increases Corn ... CattleNetwork.com USDA increased yield to 165.2 bpa. This is the 3rd largest increase in yield on a January report and the production increase was the 2nd largest. ... See all stories on this topic

Mother Nature Network (blog) Daily Briefing: Wed. Mother Nature Network (blog) BPA is widely used in polycarbonate plastics and as an epoxy lining in tin food cans, and can leach into food and drinks when exposed to heat or wear and ... See all stories on this topic

64th Annual SHS Homecoming this weekend Review Messenger Keylee is involved in band, softball, and BPA. She is also employed at the Menahga Bake Shop. Alex Brockpahler is the son of Mark and MaryBeth Brockpahler. ... See all stories on this topic

INSIDERMEDICINE VIDEO: Ticalgrelor Reduces Mortality in Heart Attack Patients ... Insidermedicine And finally, from England - According to a report published in the journal PLoS ONE, new research has confirmed that BPA--or bisphenol A--is linked with an ... See all stories on this topic

Governments urge keeping focus on toy safety Plastics News He acknowledged the science behind BPA is unsettled, but said it was not a debate the retailer wanted to wade into. “Many regulatory agencies are still ... See all stories on this topic

New Report Reveals Chinese Manufacturers Using Very Dangerous Cadmium, After ... WBGH And in November 2009, Schumer announced his new effort to ban BPA from all children's plastic containers and canned foods. See all stories on this topic