Is your wardrobe trying to kill you?

Enduring pain in the name of fashion is nothing new – blisters from the latest shoe trends, chafing from stiff collars…the price we pay for fashion, right? But science reveals that clothing can have other, more sinister effects on our health. Here are some unexpected side effects brought on by some common articles of clothing.

Pants Cause Nerve Damage and Erectile Dysfunction

ED doctors have been telling us for years that tight pants can lead to erectile dysfunction, but pants today are approaching record tightness levels, bringing even more health effects with them. In addition to raising the temperature in the scrotum, tight jeans can also cause numbness, paralysis, and serious nerve damage to your legs by cutting off blood circulation.

Health crisis, or hipsters getting what they deserve?

Piercings Cause Back Pain

We already know that piercings can cause infections, tooth damage, and abscesses, but one study found that facial piercings may actually be responsible for mysterious back pain. According to the study, piercings in the face interfere with your body’s alignment process, resulting in back pain. Facial piercings can also interfere with your eye alignment, causing headaches and other seemingly random pains.

Ties Cause Blindness

A study found that ties, especially when worn too tight, can put gentle pressure on the jugular vein, resulting in pressure buildup in the eyes. The study speculated that many men diagnosed with glaucoma are actually just victims of overly tight neckties. Long term, the effect could cause damage to the retina, and increase the risk of blindness. If you’ve been looking for an excuse not to wear a tie to work, tie this on for size.

Ditch the noose.

It turns out women aren’t the only ones who have to navigate through the perils of fashion. Gives new meaning to the phrase, “killer outfit”, huh?