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Study says condoms contain cancer-causing substance

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tm...many_condoms_dc

Quote:

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.

Until we know more and there is other options...

PLEASE USE THEM ANYWAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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

naughtyangel that post just increased your risk of cancer :p

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...

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

The only cure is to inundate your body with more. Like how radiation therapy helps cure some cancers:p

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)

Oh Boy! The red thong is back ^^^^^. :D :D

Sorry, the devil made me say it.

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Originally posted by dicksbro
Oh Boy! The red thong is back ^^^^^. :D :D

Sorry, the devil made me say it.

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.

Would you rather get pregnant or cancer?

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!

Ignore the medical hookum! Enjoy life!:D

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 ;)