Plastic Bottles and Your Sex Life: Unveiling the Hidden Dangers of Microplastics

• News18.com's 'Let’s Talk Sex' column addresses sexual health misinformation with scientific insights.
• Everyday plastic exposure, particularly from water bottles, may interfere with hormonal balance crucial for sexual health.
• Microplastics, tiny plastic particles, leach from bottles and enter the body, acting as endocrine disruptors.
• These chemicals (BPA, phthalates) mimic hormones, potentially altering testosterone and estrogen levels, affecting libido and arousal.
• Reducing exposure by using stainless steel/glass bottles, avoiding heat, and improving lifestyle can mitigate risks.

Why It Matters: Long-term microplastic exposure from plastic bottles can subtly impact hormonal balance and sexual health.