Thirdhand smoke is made up of the residual smoke pollutants. It includes nicotine as well as cancer-causing substances such as formaldehyde, naphthalene, and others.
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Will the toxins from cigarettes be passed on to partners during sex?
Query: Hi doctor, I am really concerned to let a 50 year old guy who smokes cigarettes and marijuana, and drinks every day be sexually intimate with me. He touches me, pokes me with his hands and fingers, puts his tongue in my mouth, ejaculates over me on my skin, etc. If he does all these to me, could h... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Cigarette smoke contains over 4,000 chemicals, including nicotine, tar, and carbon monoxide, as well as formaldehyde, ammonia, hydrogen cyanide, arsenic, and DDT. There is a chance of transmission of these toxins to you ... Read Full »
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