Your Underwear is Causing Testicular Hyperthermia

Did you know that for every degree that scrotal temperatures increase, sperm count drops by 40%? Did you know that similar effects happen for testosterone production? Did you elevated scrotal temperatures are also correlated with testicular atrophy (shrinkage)? Your testicles have enzymes that only function at lower temperatures. High temperatures literally halt proper testicular function. 

Testicular hyperthermia signs & symptoms:
  • Infertiltiy
  • Lowered testosterone
  • Testicular atrophy
  • Testicular pain
Also, did you know that varicocele which is the number one cause of male infertility actually effects the main heat exchange mechanism of the testicles? It's true. The pampiniform plexus veins of the spermatic cord are responsible for observing heat from the arterial blood that's going to the testicles. The result? The arterial blood going to the testicles is left cooler, and the blood in the pampiniform plexus which returns to the body is hotter.  This is the main cooling mechanism of the testicles and is assisted by scrotal sagging. But the problem is that varicocele pools blood in these veins, so that the heat from the arterial blood just pools in the testicles. This is a major cause of varicocele symptoms.

Boxer Briefs: The Testicle & Penis Ball

When you wear boxer briefs, you are physically compressing your testicles and penis together into a ball. How can the heat leave the testicles like this? It can't, and doesn't. So, if you wear boxer briefs, they are likely contributing to and worsening your varicocele symptoms. Avoid them at all costs!

Boxers: The Scrotal Sag

Now, boxers are likely better than boxer briefs, but the real concern with boxers is the scrotal sag. You do want some testicular support. You don't just want your scrotum to be continually pulled down and stretched by gravity. Excessive sagging is also a real concern. It contributes to varicocele swelling size and just doesn't look good. Moreover, boxers typically have excessive material and trap a lot of heat. I would recommend staying away from them too.
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