05-28-2004, 01:41 PM
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Study says condoms contain cancer-causing substance
http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tm...many_condoms_dc
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BERLIN (Reuters) - Most condoms contain a cancer-causing chemical and their manufacture should be subject to greater quality control, a German scientific research institute said Friday.
The Chemical and Veterinary Investigation Institute in Stuttgart, Germany, said it found the carcinogen N-Nitrosamine present in 29 of 32 types of condoms it tested in simulated conditions.
"N-Nitrosamine is one of the most carcinogenic substances," the study's authors said. "There is a pressing need for manufacturers to tackle this problem."
The carcinogen is thought to be present in a substance used to improve condom elasticity. When the rubber material comes in contact with human bodily fluids, it can release traces of N-Nitrosamine, the study said.
Local government officials said condom users should not stop using rubber contraceptives based on results of the study because N-Nitrosamine does not present an immediate health danger.
But Germany's Federal Institute for Risk Assessment said that daily condom use exposed users to N-Nitrosamine levels up to three times higher than levels naturally present in food.
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05-28-2004, 02:01 PM
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Until we know more and there is other options...
PLEASE USE THEM ANYWAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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05-28-2004, 02:13 PM
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Is there anything that doesn't cause cancer anymore? Seems like everytime you turn around, there's something new that puts you at a higher risk
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05-28-2004, 02:21 PM
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naughtyangel that post just increased your risk of cancer  |
05-28-2004, 02:27 PM
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Darn it all, Lilith.....if you hadn't said that I would've been happy in my little cancer-causing-oblivious world! Now I'm gonna have to quit posting!
Or, would it work like cigarettes? Maybe cutting back would also cut back my risk? :dizzy:
I'm gonna have to go find that pixie-anon thread...
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05-28-2004, 02:33 PM
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NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
The only cure is to inundate your body with more. Like how radiation therapy helps cure some cancers |
05-29-2004, 01:50 AM
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But I sure loveeee the way a ribbed condom feels... and i dont even need them (you know he hates when i want him to wear one just for me to feel good)
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05-30-2004, 05:58 AM
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Oh Boy! The red thong is back ^^^^^. 
Sorry, the devil made me say it. |
05-30-2004, 11:58 AM
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gurly gurl
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Quote:
Originally posted by dicksbro
Oh Boy! The red thong is back ^^^^^.
Sorry, the devil made me say it.
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It's ok, second time I've heard that...didn't realize it was missed so much...... wish I could find something similar to it tho for a change.
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05-31-2004, 12:02 AM
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Would you rather get pregnant or cancer?
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05-31-2004, 05:23 AM
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As Lilith says there is practically nothing in this world that doesn't increase your risk of cancer - the health risks involved with getting pregnant or catching a STD increase the chance of your death/illness much more than using a condom. Plus the benefit of sex to your mental and physical health greatly outweigh the risk of cancer!
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06-04-2004, 07:38 AM
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i suppose breathing increases my risk of cancer too but i am not going to stop that for a while i hope LOL
and imaginewithme I love the red thong as well can't imagineyouwithout  |
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