We apologize for the inconvenience, but your browser is currently not supported by this website. Please try another browser, or install the latest version of your favorite browser below:. Approximately two million men are diagnosed with infertility each year in the United States. Many men can significantly improve their fertility through simple lifestyle changes. Men should rest assured that fertility issues requiring treatment are highly treatable with great success. Christopher S.
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Sperm cells are some of the most sensitive cells in the body. In fact, sperm are so sensitive to heat that the testicles hang outside of the body to preserve sperm from less than ideal body temperature. Sperm thrive in lower temperatures. This means that even small sources of heat can start to add up and damage your sperm count. While the effects of electromagnetic radiation on sperm cells is still being studied, the effects of the heat will quickly fry your sperm.
The Claim: Regular Use of Hot Tubs Can Hurt Fertility in Men
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You might have heard a lot of questions being asked about the links between hot tubs, male fertility and sperm production. I decided it would be a good idea to try to separate the facts from the fiction and I did a little bit of research into the subject. So is a hot tub safe for sperm? Hot tubs are not safe for sperm. The ideal temperature for producing healthy sperm is