Excessive foot therapy or kidney damage due to sperm damage; high temperature in hot spring sauna affects testicles

At the end of the year, people's work and life have become busier, and there are many people who choose to soak in hot springs and do foot therapy to relax their body and mind. However, many men may not have thought that these pleasant pleasures may have a negative impact on sexual health.

Foot massage is a branch of massage that can promote blood circulation, dredge meridians and qi, and relax the whole body. However, Zhang Rui, deputy chief physician of the Department of Andrology at the Second Affiliated Hospital of Heilongjiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, pointed out that prolonged foot therapy, improper manipulation, and excessive frequency can cause persistent excitement in the cerebral cortex, possibly leading to spermatorrhea. American neuroscientists have also found that the area responsible for controlling the feet in the brain is just adjacent to the area responsible for controlling the genitals, and there is a neural connection between the two. Therefore, long-term foot massage can cause excessive stimulation to the brain, affecting sensation. According to traditional Chinese medicine theory, abnormal ejaculation can consume sperm and damage the kidneys, which is detrimental to male health. Therefore, it is recommended that men should not take too long for each foot treatment, try to choose a regular foot treatment technician, and do not do foot treatment within 1 hour after meals.

Soaking in hot springs and sauna are good places to relax in winter, but men who are exposed to high temperatures for a long time are vulnerable to testicular damage. The testicle is an important male reproductive organ responsible for producing sperm and male hormones. Its optimal working temperature is 35.5 ℃ to 36 ℃. If the ambient temperature is too high, it will affect the normal function of the testicles, affecting sperm quality and fertility. Therefore, when men are soaking in hot springs, they should control the water temperature within 40 ℃ for about 15 minutes. For men who are planning to have children, try not to soak in hot springs or saunas.

(Intern Editor: Wu Weijie)