Many dildos and other sex toys such as vibrators and anal plugs contain a high amount of phthalates, other carcinogenic plasticizers and toxic substances, according to a paper of the German Green Party. The substances, which enter the body through mucous membranes, can lead to infertility, hormone imbalances, diabetes and obesity. The chemicals can also cause hormone disturbances in unborn babies. Phthalates and other plastic softening agents are being officially phased out of products in many developed nations.
A study by consumer magazine, called Öko-Test found that sex toys contain high quantities of the chemicals. Plasticizers comprised up to 58 percent of materials used in such products, the magazine wrote. More than half of the vibrators examined by Öko-Test contained so many toxic substances that they failed the test entirely, it said.
The Danish Environment Ministry already put out a warning against unhealthy sex toys last year. It urges users of vibrators, artificial vaginas and other such items to first cover them with condoms and to avoid models made of PVC.
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