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IFeelGood · 11-16-2009, 07:00 PM

Here's an excerpt from the BBC News article and link. I found it quite disturbing but not surprising since it has been happening in our animal populations all over.

Chemicals in plastics alter the brains of baby boys, making them "more feminine", say US researchers.
Males exposed to high doses in the womb went on to be less likely to play with boys' toys like cars or to join in rough and tumble games, they found.

The University of Rochester team's latest work adds to concerns about the safety of phthalates, found in vinyl flooring and PVC shower curtains.

BBC NEWS | Health | Plastic chemicals 'feminise boys'

ProjectX · 11-16-2009, 07:35 PM

Then what happens to the females then?

Virtue121 · 11-16-2009, 09:46 PM

Surely such chemicals should be banned asap?

Curtis2011 · 11-17-2009, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by IFeelGood

Chemicals in plastics alter the brains of baby boys, making them "more feminine", say US researchers.

BBC NEWS | Health | Plastic chemicals 'feminise boys'

I read awhile back that the males in America of today an average of 30% more estrogen (feminine hormone) in their bodies than the men of the 1950's.

They said it was likely due to the hormones injected into animals and dairy cows and such.

Just another reason to become a vegan: It makes you manlier!

Johnny Skosnik · 11-17-2009, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Curtis2011

...Just another reason to become a vegan: It makes you manlier!

Well said. Technological blog slashdot has some interesting comments.

Beuford · 11-17-2009, 03:07 AM

All of us manly men sitting around eating our tofu burgers.

ginkgo · 11-17-2009, 03:19 AM

I think that this is also caused by eating meats that contain the female growth hormone that are designed to fatten the animals. The male hormones causes people to have more muscle and less fat.

There is no mention of what both the above do to women. It has caused it so girls go into puberty around 8 or 9 years old instead of around 16 years old like decades ago or recently with women in China. Note that puberty is the body making it so that a girl becomes a women and can bear children.

IFeelGood · 11-17-2009, 04:45 AM

Plastics are harming males and females, and quite possibly, the future of the human race:

Here is another article that sheds light...
It seems that glass is where its at these days...

Concerns Over Bisphenol A Continue To Grow / Science News

ginkgo · 11-17-2009, 01:50 PM

The reason that plastic is used is because it is cheaper to make and ship than glass. "Money cannot buy happiness" but "money makes the world go round."
YouTube - "Money" - Liza Minnelli, Joel Grey

James81 · 11-17-2009, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Curtis2011

Just another reason to become a vegan: It makes you manlier!

That made me laugh out loud. "Manly" and "vegan" don't belong in the same sentence.

(I'm kidding peeps)

Seriously, though, you could return to ULTRA manliness by just hunting and killing your own food. Also, growing your own food is good, hard work and it's good for your soul.

Aiden · 11-18-2009, 02:53 PM

Hmm maybe this is why I'm gay.

Angela · 11-18-2009, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Aiden

Hmm maybe this is why I'm gay.

You mean because you're vegan, or because you just saw James' gorgeous photo?

aelle · 11-18-2009, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Angela

You mean because you're vegan, or because you just saw James' gorgeous photo?

I KNOW! I'd totally go gay for James!

Oh wait.

Aiden · 11-18-2009, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Angela

You mean because you're vegan, or because you just saw James' gorgeous photo?

Oh I meant the plastic chemicals. But James is a good looking guy, don't get me wrong.

James81 · 11-18-2009, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by aelle

I KNOW! I'd totally go gay for James!

Oh wait.

And I've always wanted to be with a cartoon. It's like we're made for each other.

Angela · 11-18-2009, 05:17 PM

Plus have you noticed how schmoopy and cuddly James is since he posted his photo? He's as irresistible as Bugs Bunny.

Dharma · 11-18-2009, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by IFeelGood

Chemicals in plastics alter the brains of baby boys, making them "more feminine", say US researchers.
Males exposed to high doses in the womb went on to be less likely to play with boys' toys like cars or to join in rough and tumble games, they found.

A better question for them to ask is what's happening within to produce the world without (outside)? Boys could be making a shift all on their own towards a slightly more feminine way of being, but our desire to use cause and effect, errr, our intense craving to throw some denial in the way, creates the need for a cause... it MUST be the plastic!

If boys/men showed this behavior change without a cause, well, they must be gay or future metrosexuals or something.

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Originally Posted by some ego somewhere

I will not have my status quo updated... ever. Men are men and it better stay that way or else I'll blame it on TV, the gay population, or better yet, plastic!

Evolution of consciousness?! Pfft! Give me PVC!

11-16-2009, 07:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
IFeelGood Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 267	Plastic chemicals 'feminise boys' Here's an excerpt from the BBC News article and link. I found it quite disturbing but not surprising since it has been happening in our animal populations all over. Chemicals in plastics alter the brains of baby boys, making them "more feminine", say US researchers. Males exposed to high doses in the womb went on to be less likely to play with boys' toys like cars or to join in rough and tumble games, they found. The University of Rochester team's latest work adds to concerns about the safety of phthalates, found in vinyl flooring and PVC shower curtains. BBC NEWS \| Health \| Plastic chemicals 'feminise boys' Last edited by IFeelGood; 11-16-2009 at 07:20 PM.

11-17-2009, 04:45 AM	#8 (permalink)
IFeelGood Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 267	Plastics are harming males and females, and quite possibly, the future of the human race: Here is another article that sheds light... It seems that glass is where its at these days... Concerns Over Bisphenol A Continue To Grow / Science News Last edited by IFeelGood; 11-17-2009 at 05:17 AM.

11-17-2009, 01:50 PM	#9 (permalink)
ginkgo Banned Join Date: May 2007 Location: Philadelphia, PA, USA Posts: 3,747	The reason that plastic is used is because it is cheaper to make and ship than glass. "Money cannot buy happiness" but "money makes the world go round." YouTube - "Money" - Liza Minnelli, Joel Grey Last edited by ginkgo; 11-17-2009 at 01:54 PM.

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ginkgo Banned Join Date: May 2007 Location: Philadelphia, PA, USA Posts: 3,747	I think that this is also caused by eating meats that contain the female growth hormone that are designed to fatten the animals. The male hormones causes people to have more muscle and less fat. There is no mention of what both the above do to women. It has caused it so girls go into puberty around 8 or 9 years old instead of around 16 years old like decades ago or recently with women in China. Note that puberty is the body making it so that a girl becomes a women and can bear children.

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