Phthalates may impair fertility in female mice

A phthalate found in many plastic and personal care products may decrease fertility in female mice, a new study found. Researchers found that giving female mice oral doses of the phthalate DiNP for 10 days disrupted their estrus cycles, decreasing their ability to become pregnant for up to nine months afterward.

Check Out This 2020 Toyota Supra Dune Buggy 4×4

The first Toyota Supra in decades was recently unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show, and the automotive world went wild. 

Leave it to Rain Prisk to make the resurrected model ever even more awesome. Just as the Estonian artist did with this beastly Bugatti Chiron concept, he re-imagined the beloved Japanese sports car as an aggro off-roader. 

Naturally, the fantasy 4×4 has giant knobby tires and trimmed wheel wells. Prisk rendered the body in a light blue with a winch in front and side steps to access the lifted cockpit. Compare it to the real-life production model below: 

As Motor 1 notes, the passenger-side snorkel probably wouldn’t adequately aspirate the Supra’s 335-horsepower turbocharged straight six when submerged, but we’re just nitpicking. 

The actual 2020 Supra will have a base price of $50,000 when it goes on sale this year. Toyota’s pinball-themed ad for the forthcoming coupe—fittingly set to The Who’s “Pinball Wizard”—was a standout commercial from the Super Bowl LIII broadcast.  

Hopefully the right custom shop can make Prisk’s beefy Supra concept a reality. 

Inside The ‘Maxim Big Game Experience’

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For the 19th straight year, Maxim returned to the biggest weekend in sports with the ultimate pre-Super Bowl bash: the Maxim Big Game Experience. 

This year, Future, Jamie Foxx and Diplo headlined the musical set with additional performances by Zaytoven, Yo Gotti, DJ Ruckus, DJ Rootsqueen, Ariana Gavrilis and Barachi on Feb. 2 across 19,000 square feet of event space at The Fairmont in Atlanta. 

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This iconic evening paid homage to Atlanta royalty with unique activations and A-list talent  less than four miles from Mercedes-Benz Stadium where the Patriots triumphed over the Rams. 

Model Camille Kostek hosted the red-hot red carpet, greeting everyone from chart-topping musicians to supermodels and NFL stars who were on the guest list, including Future (multi-platinum hip-hop artist), Jamie Foxx (actor and artist), Diplo (Grammy Award-winning artist), Zaytoven (super producer and celebrity DJ), Yo Gotti (multi-platinum rapper), DJ Ruckus, Kevin Hart (actor and comedian), Odell Beckham, Jr. (Giants All-Pro WR), Patrick Mahomes (Chiefs All-Pro QB and NFL MVP), Deshaun Watson (Texans Pro Bowl QB).

APEX Social Club of the recently renovated PALMS Casino Resort took over the ultra-exclusive celebrity-packed balcony at the event. Guests in the APEX lounge included Saquon Barkley (Giants Pro Bowl RB and NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year), Travis Kelce (Kansas City Chiefs All-Pro TE), Flo Rida (Grammy-nominated artist), Draya Michelle (actress), Zoey Deutch (actress), Teyana Taylor (singer and actress), Sterling Shepard (Giants WR) and wife Chanel Iman (model), Sheree Whitfield (Bravo’s Real Housewives of Atlanta and actress), Sharna Burgess (Dancing with the Stars), Rachel Lindsay (ABC’s The Bachelorette), Todd Tucker (Bravo’s Real Housewives of Atlanta), Scheana Shay (Bravo’s Vanderpump Rules), and Jessica White (model). 

Other notable celebrities in attendance included Gary Vaynerchuck (entrepreneur), Don Benjamin (actor and artist), Benjamin Patterson (actor), Jerome Bettis (NFL Hall of Famer and Super Bowl Champion), Melvin Gordon (Chargers Pro Bowl RB), Dez Bryant (NFL All-Pro WR), Jameis Winston (Buccaneers Pro Bowl QB), TJ Ward (Buccaneers Pro Bowl S and Super Bowl Champion), Casanova (rapper), Donovan Carter (actor, BALLERS), Camille Kostek (model), Denise Bidot (model), Akbar Gbajabiamila (host of NBC’s American Ninja Warrior), Taylor Rooks (media personality).

Adrian Peterson (Redskins All-Pro RB), Antonio Gates (Chargers Pro Bowl TE), Marcedes Lewis (Packers Pro Bowl TE), Shiggy (rapper), Jeanette Jenkins (fitness personality), Whitney Reign (singer/songwriter), Nick Chubb (Cleveland Browns RB), Andrew Sendejo (Vikings S), Stefon Diggs (Minnesota Vikings WR), Luke Willson (Lions TE and Super Bowl Champion), Charles Tillman (NFL Legend), Calvin Ridley (Falcons WR), Jordan Poyer (Bills S), Jamal Adams (Jets Pro Bowl S), Avery Williamson (Titans LB) and Keith Smith (Raiders FB) also rolled through the hottest party of Big Game Weekend. 

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The event’s activations included Zaytoven’s Basement Studio, presented by AKG, which incorporated all aspects of the multi-platinum legend’s original Mama’s Basement studio, home to chart-topping tracks from the likes of Gucci Mane, Future, Migos and Usher. The all-immersive experience showcased AKG’s flagship product – the N700NC Wireless headphones – in a unique consumer listening activation that took guests on a journey with soulful sound, wall-to-wall memorabilia featuring classic “So Icy” Zaytoven jerseys, iconic mixtape covers and exclusive studio footage from Momma’s Basement, courtesy of Familiar Territory Records.

Guests also enjoyed an open bar featuring Pernod Ricard’s Chivas Regal® Scotch Whisky and additional premium lines in their diverse portfolio and light bites throughout the evening courtesy of Georgia-based Waffle House® restaurants, which served a variety of savory and sweet menu items inside the venue and via a full-service food truck directly outside of the venue, exclusively at The Maxim Big Game Experience.

Guests had access to a flavor lounge courtesy of blu, a pioneer of electronic cigarettes. Amuze, an online flashsale website that features designer pieces with discounts up to 70 percent, showcased a preview of what you will see at their warehouse pop-up shops. Guests were gifted by Boom Cups, Liquid IV and Som Sleep with Gentil Bandit making custom bags for celebrity attendees.

The Maxim Experiences are a joint venture between Maxim and global marketing agency Lagardère Sports and Entertainment. In the Know Experiences is the event’s exclusive hospitality partner and oversaw all VIP operations and experiences. The event was supported by 1Iota Productions, Ashley Avery Agency and Atlanta-based sports agency SportsTrust, who had a dedicated VIP section.

For more information on this and future events including sponsorship opportunities, tickets and tables, please visit www.MaximExperiences.com and follow on Instagram (@MaximExperiences), Facebook (@MaximExperiences) and Twitter (@MaximExperience).

New Pill Could Help Men with Premature Ejaculation Last 4 Times Longer

For guys who want to last longer in bed, there are numerous options to employ, such as thinking about some seriously un-sexy things, using a numbing spray, and trying certain sexual positions.

Alternatively, researchers have been working on developing pharmaceutical pills to treat premature ejaculation, and one of them seems to be very promising, according to a new study from Tulane University School of Medicine.

The drug, called Cligosiban, is an oxytocin antagonist and works by preventing oxytocin, a.k.a. the love hormone, from binding to cells, thereby delaying orgasm. 

In the six-week study, 88 participants with premature ejaculation were split into two groups and were given either a placebo or Cligosiban.

At the beginning of the study, the average time it took the men to orgasm was 33 seconds, and by the end of the trial, that had increased 3.8-fold for the participants who took the actual drug. 

Considering the success of the study, the trial is currently being repeated at 29 centers across the U.S. with 220 participants. 

A separate study on the effectiveness of Cligosiban published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine found that it’s “rapidly absorbed under fasting conditions with peak concentrations generally occurring within 1–2 hours post-dose,” meaning it works pretty fast and should be taken about an hour or two before sex for maximum benefits.

Scientists believe oxytocin antagonists are effective at delaying orgasm because the hormone is not only released after orgasm, but is a big part of arousal and triggers climaxes as well. 

So, by blocking oxytocin from binding to cells, you can keep your orgasm at bay for a little while longer and it won’t sneak up on you before you’re ready for it. 

However, with that being said, antagonizing the oxytocin receptor in the brain and spinal cord helps you last longer, but just might make your orgasms less intense in the process. 

A German study published in the journal Hormones and Behavior revealed that people who used a nasal spray containing the hormone had more intense orgasms, which may mean that by doing the opposite and blocking the hormone, orgasms will be less mind-blowing.

While Cligosiban is still in the trial phase and not on the market just yet, it definitely seems promising, but more research is needed to determine any and all side effects and full uses.

But in the meantime, here are 10 heinous things to think about to hopefully buy yourself a few more precious minutes in bed. 

This Limited Edition Version of the 1,480 HP Bugatti Chiron Sport Is Even More Extreme

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110 years ago, industrial designer Ettore Bugatti founded his own automobile brand in Molsheim, France. Today, they make the most extreme hyper-luxury sports cars in the world, and to celebrate that landmark anniversary, the marque is offering 20 examples of a special edition carbon fiber “110 Ans Bugatti” Chiron Sport. 

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The ultra-exclusive ride is painted matte Steel Blue in a special process that gives it “a sheen like hot-rolled steel” along with exposed carbon fiber also tinted blue with red, white and blue detailing echoing the colors of the French flag, most notably on the underside of the rear spoiler and outer casing of the side mirrors. 

The 8.0-litre W16 engine with four turbochargers delivers a neck-snapping 1,480 hp rocketing it from 0–62 mph in less than 2.4 seconds with a top speed of 260 mph, making it one of the most powerful cars ever built.

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Bugatti President Stephan Winkelmann calls it “the most powerful, highest-quality, fastest and most comfortable grand [tourer] in existence – a blend of elegance, quality, unique character and power.” 

The car’s massive alloy wheels are painted “Nocturne” matte black with French racing blue brake calipers. It also has an enormous Sky View roof consisting of two fixed glass panels above the driver’s and passenger’s seats.

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The French tricolor theme also extends to the lavish interior. The two headrests and the back rests of the leather sport seats are embroidered with the French flag in a vertical position along with a 110 Ans Bugatti logo, as is the 12 o’clock mark on the leather and carbon fiber steering wheel. 

The interior is upholstered in Deep Blue leather with door trims, sides and seat inserts covered in Alcantara, contrasting with French Racing Blue elements on the contours of the seats, stowage compartments, belt trims and leather window buttons. 

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Topping it off is a specially crafted medallion in the central console stowage space, made of solid silver with enamel inserts, commemorating the special edition. 

And while the price of the car hasn’t been announced we can safely say it’ll be stratospheric.