Articles
When Sex Toys Go Green - For Health
Concern about effects of common chemical leads consumers to seek optionsBy Brian Alexander for MSNBC. June 21, 2007
"It is, perhaps, a measure of just how mainstream sex toys have become that there are now budding consumer and environmental awareness campaigns being waged over them. The biggest controversy is about the materials from which many toys are made."
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Naughty by Nature
"Ever thought about the toxins in your sex toys?"By Emily Gertz for The Grist
"Few eco-conscious shoppers consider the chemicals used to create their intimate devices. Yes, those things -- from vibrators resembling long-eared bunny rabbits to sleeves and rings in shapes ranging from faux female to flower power. If these seem like unmentionables, that's part of the problem: while some are made with unsafe materials, it's tough to talk about that like, well, adults. But it's necessary. Unlike other plastic items that humans put to biologically intimate use -- like medical devices or chew-friendly children's toys -- sex toys go largely unregulated and untested. And some in the industry say it's time for that to change."
This excerpt was used with permission from the Author, Emily Gertz. All rights reserved. To read this article in its entirety, follow this link: http://www.grist.org/news/maindish/2005/12/06/gertz
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN
"Ubiquitous Chemical Associated with Abnormal Human Reproductive Development"By Sarah Graham
Researchers have identified a link between exposure in the womb to widely used chemicals known as phthalates and adverse effects on genital development in male babies, according to a new report.
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GREENPEACE
"How Safe is Your Sex Toy?" Is nothing sacred? A report released by the Greenpeace Dutch office reveals that the plastics used to construct a wide range of sex toys contain very high concentrations of hazardous phlalates, toxic chemical softeners used in PVC to make it soft and flexible.
To read this article in its entirety, follow this link: www.greenpeace.org.uk
Sex Toy Materials
"Understanding What Sex Toys Are Made Of"By Cory Siverberg
A review of the different materials used to make sex toys, including silicone rubber, jelly rubber, hard plastic, elastomers, cyberskin and real feel materials, and others. Includes information about sex toy safety, and prolonging the life of your sex toys.
To read this article in its entirety, follow this link: http://sexuality.about.com
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC MAGAZINE
"The Chemicals Within Us"By David Ewing Duncan
National Geographic journalist David Ewing Duncan explores the toxins inside his body, questions their sources, and proposes that we need to know more about the potentially dangerous effects.
To read this article in its entirety, follow this link: http://www7.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/0610/feature4/index.html
