Her new book, : How Our Modern World Is Threatening Sperm Counts, Altering Male and Female Reproductive Development, and Imperiling the Future of the Human Race, dives into the links between common industrial chemicals and decreased fertility, low sperm counts, erectile dysfunction, genital birth defects, and, yes, smaller penises.





Jeremy McCarthy, the director of spa operations for Starwood Hotels and Resorts, said all of his hotels provide jogging routes and are starting to lend running gear to guests.



Her research even found exposure to phthalates at the end of the first trimester led to male babies born with a shorter anogenital distance (AGD), or perineum—essentially the distance between the genitals and the anus.

'It will be all about health and wellness,' Ellis said of the brand, which will revolve around fitness and includes quirky touches such as coat racks that morph into pull-up bars and a luggage rack that doubles as a workout bench.



She points to numerous pollutants including BPA, parabens, and atrazine, with a particular focus on phthalates, which are used to give products more flexibility, transparency and durability.





The InterContinental Hotels Group plans to open a wellness-focused brand hotel called EVEN in New York next year, with 100 more to follow within five years.

While gyms, pools and spas are standard at many hotels, it said that international chains and boutique hotels will be offering customized services such as in-room workouts,