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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Following in from the chafing thread. A few of you suggest talc, which I used to advocate until very recently.
It seems that talc used in close proximity to your vagina can increase risk of cervical cancer by 25%.
I'd never heard of that till recently. |
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By *livia_KWoman
over a year ago
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For fuck sake. Is there anything left that DOESN'T cause cancer these days? Write into the Daily Fail so they can add it to their list of 'Things That Cause Cancer'.
Life is too short to be worrying about these things... |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Yeah apparently working nights increases the chance of breast cancer....so im buggered as i use talk reuse water bottles and work nights....and to top it all off i like a fag |
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By *nnyMan
over a year ago
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"Following in from the chafing thread. A few of you suggest talc, which I used to advocate until very recently.
It seems that talc used in close proximity to your vagina can increase risk of cervical cancer by 25%.
I'd never heard of that till recently. "
Talc was used on babies for years without reports of incidences of cervical cancer in later life.
I'd be more concerned about a willy without a condom in the vagina. |
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Comes from an old study by an American Cancer charity, they looked for links to Ovarian cancer in women.
Very little real proof came from the study, but during the three or four years it took them to compile their data the damage was done and talc sales plummeted due to the scare. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"the scare about talc came out years ago..not sure what it was all about tho "
Yeah, I heard about this years ago too.
I thought it was well known at this stage. |
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By *ezebelWoman
over a year ago
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"Talc is old skool like soap on a rope  "
Awww I used to get soap-on-a-rope every Christmas
I remember one that was particularly phallic actually. Except it was green  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"the scare about talc came out years ago..not sure what it was all about tho
Yeah, I heard about this years ago too.
I thought it was well known at this stage."
Nope. When I researched this it seemed fairly common knowledge. I can hear people in the thread scoffing and yeah yeah but dont shoot the messenger. I thought 25% was a high risk though. At least if you're informed you can decide what's best for you. I'm just a bit surprised that this kind of information is not given at cervical screening sessions. |
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"Apologies it's ovarian cancer. It googles very easily on several reputable websites NHS included. "
Having worked in Pharmacy for some time before changing career I strongly suggest that you take the time to read the Cancer Research UK website, talc was removed from many chemist shelves for a few months in the late 90's but after studies it was proved to be inconclusive and low risk compared to sexual contact etc. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Talc is old skool like soap on a rope
Awww I used to get soap-on-a-rope every Christmas
I remember one that was particularly phallic actually. Except it was green "
I had the same one I love retro stuff but im glad they areno longer around  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Following in from the chafing thread. A few of you suggest talc, which I used to advocate until very recently.
It seems that talc used in close proximity to your vagina can increase risk of cervical cancer by 25%.
I'd never heard of that till recently. "
a large amount of sexual partners increased the risk of CC but hey ho just hopeand pray and use condoms constantly lol |
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By *onghMan
over a year ago
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There was a recent (in the last month or so) article in The Guardian about it so it's still a current topic.
If I recall correctly, the article advised that, if using, use sparingly and apply directly to skin and not to the preferred choice of undergarment. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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The thread is really about awareness. I was until recently not aware myself. Any women who read this can either dismiss, or like myself go and research and decide their own conclusions.
I agree that there are lots of things we use / eat / drink in life that are potentially harmful and given that information you decide what you want to do.
But if you don't know there's a potential risk in the first place ... |
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
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Talc, deodorants, eating, drinking plastic water, breathing, using a towel and putting your arse in the bath all cause cancer. So, hold your breath because everyone will be smelly and live longer.
Seriously, lots of things are a risk. Know what yours are and make an adult choice. I don't use talc because it's dusty and messy. I do use antiperspirant because I don't want to be sweaty and smelly. |
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By *nnyMan
over a year ago
Glasgow |
"Comes from an old study by an American Cancer charity, they looked for links to Ovarian cancer in women.
Very little real proof came from the study, but during the three or four years it took them to compile their data the damage was done and talc sales plummeted due to the scare."
There are a number of (usually smaller) charities in the cancer field which operate on the basis of fear using the 'this should scare you but if you give us lots of money, we can find a cure'. |
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