Russell Brand, a skinny jeans man. Photo Reuters
Leg-hugging strides may be the pinnacle in fashion but
skinny jeans are likely to be squeezing male hosts too tight in
a particularly sensitive area, new research shows.
British researchers warn that the garment - made popular by
celebrities including Jude Law and Russell Brand - is
responsible for the occurrence of health problems around the
groin, British newspaper The Daily Telegraph reports.
The skinny jean has been linked to inflictions including
twisted testicles, bladder weakness, urinary tract
infections, low sperm counts, and fungal irritations, the
report said.
"I have seen several cases of men who have twisted their
testicles due to wearing jeans that are far too tight,"
high-profile British GP Hilary Jones told the Telegraph.
"Wearing tight-fitting clothing over a prolonged period of
time can lead to urinary tract infections leading to
overactivity of the bladder."
A study of 2000 British men revealed that one in 10
experienced an unpleasant side effect of wearing skinny
jeans. Half reported groin discomfort, more than a quarter
had bladder troubles, and one in five suffered a twisted
testicle.
The latter condition occurs when tight trousers prevent the
spermatic cord from moving freely, meaning it twists and
possibly cuts off blood, requiring immediate surgery.
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