Sitting on a sofa for extended periods of time can affect reproductive function

It is understood that male infertility is on the rise year by year, mainly due to their unhealthy lifestyle habits.

The testicles of males are located in the scrotum, and the temperature of the scrotum at room temperature is about 3 degrees lower than body temperature. Physiologically speaking, a scrotal temperature lower than body temperature is beneficial for the testicles to "produce" high-quality sperm and ensure that there are enough healthy and lively sperm to fertilize the egg.

In addition, with the development of the economy, men's living habits have undergone fundamental changes. Some people say that while living a prosperous life, coupled with the accelerated pace of social activities, men are also finding reasons to relax and become more and more able to enjoy themselves. They occasionally go to take a sauna, sit on a soft sofa at home, hold a remote control in hand, and watch TV for several hours. Little do they know that men sitting on the soft sofa watching TV for a long time will increase the temperature of the scrotum, which will naturally affect their sperm production function.

As we all know, the original sitting posture of humans is supported by the two nodules on the ischium of the buttocks, with the scrotum easily hanging between the legs.

If you sit on a soft sofa, the original support point will sink, and the entire buttocks will sink into the sofa. The filling and surface materials of the sofa will surround and compress the scrotum.

When the scrotum is compressed for too long, there may be poor venous return, obstruction of blood vessels near the testicles, and severe congestion, which can lead to varicocele and even affect male sexual function and development. Because when varicocele occurs, harmful substances produced by testicular metabolism cannot be eliminated in a timely manner, and sufficient nutrition cannot be obtained, which will damage the normal secretion of testosterone by the testes and reduce testosterone. Testosterone is the driving force for maintaining male sexual function and producing sperm. Once lacking, it will inevitably lead to male sexual dysfunction and male infertility.

Furthermore, sperm production requires an appropriate temperature. The scrotum hangs on the surface of the body and adjusts the temperature through automatic contraction and relaxation to ensure normal sperm production. Sitting on a soft sofa for too long, the scrotum is surrounded and compressed, making it difficult to regulate the temperature properly, resulting in an increase in testicular temperature.

Of course, let's not talk about the color change caused by "sand". There are many reasons for male infertility, and sitting on the sofa for a long time is just one of them. As long as we arrange our daily routine and improve our unhealthy habits, this inducement will no longer exist.

In addition, for newlywed men like Xiao Li, the author suggests that it is best to place a hard cushion on the sofa to improve the temperature regulation and blood circulation of the scrotum and testicles, thereby protecting men's sexual and reproductive functions. After all, nowadays most couples only have one child, so it is better to pay attention.