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Saunas and ice baths unlikely to boost male fertility
A large 2024 study of over 15,000 Chinese men found that exposure to extreme temperatures was linked to lower sperm concentration, total count and motility, Hindustan Times reports. An Italian study on…
The Story in Brief
A large 2024 study of over 15,000 Chinese men found that exposure to extreme temperatures was linked to lower sperm concentration, total count and motility, Hindustan Times reports. An Italian study on saunas showed that two 15-minute sessions a week at 80-90°C for three months reduced sperm count and motility, though levels recovered within six months of stopping. Cold water immersion, despite its popularity as a testosterone booster, has no evidence of improving sperm quality or pregnancy rates according to a 2025 Australian review. The article warns that taking testosterone supplements can suppress sperm production, and that online advice often blurs the line between general wellbeing and actual fertility.
The Indian Opinion
Wellness influencers constantly conflate testosterone with fertility, but the evidence shows heat impairs sperm and cold does not help. The real distortion is promising couples a quick fix while ignoring that occasional sauna or ice bath is unlikely to determine conception for healthy men. The question to ask: if these trends really worked, why do studies consistently find no fertility benefit from cold plunges?
Source: hindustantimes.com
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