Microplastics discovered in human penises for the first time — CNN
Scientists have found microplastics in human penises for the first time, as concerns over their proliferation and its potential health effects continue to mount.
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Microplastic discovery in penises raises erectile dysfunction questions
The contaminants have also recently been found in testes and semen, amid concerns about falling male fertility
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Microplastics found in penises for first time, researchers say - raising questions over impact on sexual health
Scientists raise questions about the impact of microplastics on male sexual health in a new study. The size of pollutants varied, but most can come from everyday products.