Many of us work with our computers on our knees, especially since teleworking has become common for many employees. But be careful, as this practice will not be without risk for men. Indeed, the heat emitted by the device at crotch level can cause certain problems.
“When the computer heats up the testicles, there may be a risk of a temporary decrease in fertility”, explained dermatologist Nina Russ, whose comments were relayed by Cnews. As she recalled, genitals are needed “Being at a lower temperature than the rest of the body” to produce good quality sperm”, about two degrees lower. And precisely, using a laptop can raise the temperature by 2.5°C in an hour.
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The threshold is considered dangerous
An earlier study, dating from 2010 and conducted by researchers at New York University, also highlighted similar findings. Specifically, scientists placed temperature sensors on the testicles of 29 men. Then, after 10 to 15 minutes of application on the knee, the recorded temperature reached a threshold considered dangerous for sperm production.
Note that there is another problem associated with using a laptop. “Due to the heat from the computer, purple spots may appear on the contact areas, called heater dermatitis”Nina Russ added that this was due to the skin expression “Effect of heat on blood vessels. It is a form of vasodilation” (Increased diameter of blood vessels, editor’s note). So to avoid such complications, some tips should be followed.
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As the government points out on its website, people who telework must work at a table or work surface with both feet firmly on the ground. It is also recommended to raise your computer so that the top of the screen is at eye level and, if possible, to occasionally connect it to a larger screen. Finally, it is strongly recommended to avoid working on the sofa for long periods of time, which can lead to the appearance of MSDs (musculoskeletal disorders).
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