Infertility

Hot tubs - are they bad for men?
Yes. High temperatures can kill sperm. That is why the scrotum is located outside the body -- to act as a kind of "refrigerator" to keep the sperm cool.

So, it is a good idea to avoid hot tubs, saunas, and steam rooms. Wear loose pants and underwear.

Source: This information is used with permission and courtesy of RESOLVE, the National Infertility Association.





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