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Shanna Swan has been investigating the impact of chemicals on human fertility for decades

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[โ€“] Cinner 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

We don't. And bisphenols are in a TON of plastic (including the plastic food and drink comes in and is kept in) which lower testosterone and raise estrogen levels.

[โ€“] Transcendant 3 points 1 year ago

Funny you should say that... I bought a bottle of water on the way up to my dads (usually try to avoid doing that but was stuck on a very hot train for several hours longer than intended). I've been filling it with tap water to take on walks, today I noticed it was tasting quite 'plastic-y' which I found quite disturbing so chucked it in the recycling. Your comment has reminded me to invest in a metal-lined reusable bottle, cheers.