Micro plastics and ED

[Wilsonmill]

Interesting read, especially for you younger fellas.


https://www.thecooldown.com/green-tech/microplastics-in-penises-male-fertility-erectile-dysfunction/

[bentoboy]

Thanks for sharing!

Saw a similar article here https://www.theguardian.com/environment/article/2024/may/20/microplastics-human-testicles-study-sperm-counts?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/article/2024/jun/19/microplastic-discovery-in-penises-raises-erectile-dysfunction-questions?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

[Mikel7]

I've read the plastic study and it is very interesting and does promote some thought. I do know of the reality of estrogens in a mans body and how the excess can affect our sexuality/hormone balance. We are bombarded on all sides from the food we eat and the products we use etc... This is not surprising for finding micro plastics inside of a penis. As to how much damage if any is under question but I am not surprised by the findings.

[Pfract]

Thanks for sharing. Unfortunately with so many risk factors for ED, this won't receive much attention. Not to mention how hard it is to avoid, if one really wants to try and do something.

[Wilsonmill]

Just throwing it out there to the younger fellas as the birth rate in the US is decreasing, some say sperm counts are lower than they use to be, also ED seems to be on the rise.   In the article they talk about the spongy material in your penis getting clogged up which would prevent the blood flow for an erection.  I use to heat meals up in the microwave in the plastic bowls or containers for I guess 40+ yrs, no more, even though I have an implant.  Just something to think about as our world continually changes.  

[olowshinenine]

I filter my bottled water to reduce micro plastic exposure. I also only drink out of glass and as.