Hot tub effects

Lex4158 · 04-14-2009, 12:55 AM

Hey guys, I recently got my hot tub back and running for the first time in a few years. It feels great, I have been going in it at about 2 hours before bed time for about 10-15 mins the past few days. Its very relaxing. The temp is set at the maximum 104. I know that there are some positive effects of hottubin, but I am wondering about the negative ones. I read somewhere that sitting in a hot tub too often can cause male fertility?

Swellin · 04-14-2009, 09:05 AM

INfertility.

One 30 minute session in the hot tub can throw off sperm production for up to 3 months. I just went through all this madness because my wife wanted another kid. One of the things we did was to drain the hot tub. It's fantastic immediately following a grueling workout, but it certainly can interfere with fertility. In most cases, the damage done is reversible. But it will likely take at least 3 months (eliminating all other interfering variables) to get back to normal.

That is not to say that hot tub use will keep you from knocking up the old lady, but it certainly can play a large role in keeping that from happening.

Joe · 04-14-2009, 11:24 AM

^^haha mike, lex is a teen let's hope he's not knockin up his old (or young) lady!!!

Very interesting about the hot tub... i never knew this.

president_fad · 04-14-2009, 11:27 AM

I didnt either, i sit in that thing frequentley! What if you only do it 15 min?

Slater · 04-14-2009, 11:37 AM

oh man thats fucked, who needs condoms when you got a hot tub

Lex4158 · 04-14-2009, 12:02 PM

Haha wow man. My parents are going to be mad that I'm not going to be using it often anymore. I am almost 20 now, If i use it a few times a week for the next ten years say goodbye to offspring.

**slyfox115** · 04-14-2009, 12:07 PM

Swellin...you got any info you can point us to?

Rafter · 04-14-2009, 12:21 PM

It is true. You have to watch yourself in your epsom salt baths too. Too hot of water for too long can cause issues as well.

Pale Rider · 04-14-2009, 01:32 PM

I'll bet it's good for the muscles.

I would love to sit in one but I avoid chlorine as much as possible, in me or on me.

Tominator · 04-14-2009, 01:36 PM

Guys,

This isn't about hot tubs. It is about heat. Sperm are very frail, and if you do anything (occupational or leisure) that exposes your testicles to excessive heat, or even doesn't allow for normal heat dispersal, it will affect male fertility. Hot tubs/jacuzzis, using a laptop too much (specifically on your lap), serious cyclists (testicles compressed on the seat without good heat diffusion), a variety of job-related activities, etc. Info and references easily found on any search engine.

04-14-2009, 12:55 AM	#1
Lex4158 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Marin County, CA Posts: 165	Hot tub effects Hey guys, I recently got my hot tub back and running for the first time in a few years. It feels great, I have been going in it at about 2 hours before bed time for about 10-15 mins the past few days. Its very relaxing. The temp is set at the maximum 104. I know that there are some positive effects of hottubin, but I am wondering about the negative ones. I read somewhere that sitting in a hot tub too often can cause male fertility? Last edited by Lex4158; 04-14-2009 at 01:14 AM.

04-14-2009, 09:05 AM	#2
Swellin Retired Mod Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,205	INfertility. One 30 minute session in the hot tub can throw off sperm production for up to 3 months. I just went through all this madness because my wife wanted another kid. One of the things we did was to drain the hot tub. It's fantastic immediately following a grueling workout, but it certainly can interfere with fertility. In most cases, the damage done is reversible. But it will likely take at least 3 months (eliminating all other interfering variables) to get back to normal. That is not to say that hot tub use will keep you from knocking up the old lady, but it certainly can play a large role in keeping that from happening. __________________ Never be different just to be different. Be different to be better. ~SB

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04-14-2009, 11:24 AM	#3
Joe Banned Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 8,759	^^haha mike, lex is a teen let's hope he's not knockin up his old (or young) lady!!! Very interesting about the hot tub... i never knew this.

04-14-2009, 11:27 AM	#4
president_fad Strength Verified Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,574	I didnt either, i sit in that thing frequentley! What if you only do it 15 min?

04-14-2009, 11:37 AM	#5
Slater Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 453	oh man thats fucked, who needs condoms when you got a hot tub

04-14-2009, 12:02 PM	#6
Lex4158 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Marin County, CA Posts: 165	Haha wow man. My parents are going to be mad that I'm not going to be using it often anymore. I am almost 20 now, If i use it a few times a week for the next ten years say goodbye to offspring.

04-14-2009, 12:21 PM	#8
Rafter IA Verified Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,043	It is true. You have to watch yourself in your epsom salt baths too. Too hot of water for too long can cause issues as well.

04-14-2009, 01:32 PM	#9
Pale Rider Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,697	I'll bet it's good for the muscles. I would love to sit in one but I avoid chlorine as much as possible, in me or on me.

04-14-2009, 01:36 PM	#10
Tominator IA Verified Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: San Diego Posts: 435	Guys, This isn't about hot tubs. It is about heat. Sperm are very frail, and if you do anything (occupational or leisure) that exposes your testicles to excessive heat, or even doesn't allow for normal heat dispersal, it will affect male fertility. Hot tubs/jacuzzis, using a laptop too much (specifically on your lap), serious cyclists (testicles compressed on the seat without good heat diffusion), a variety of job-related activities, etc. Info and references easily found on any search engine.

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