Gents! The laptop resting on the lap is actually a major source of problems, as revealed recently by some research that emphasized direct heat exposure and EMF radiation exposure as paramount reproductive risks.
Ever considered the warm feeling from the laptop? According to a unique study done in 2005, scientists at SUNY Stony Brook found this heat could greatly increase scrotal temperature, which, as a knock-on effect, hampers spermatogenesis and virginity. Indeed, testicles are sensitive, and that warmth is not helping them any.
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EMFs – there, we said it, and it is not jargon to sweep under the rug. Lower frequency EMFs, emanating from Wi-Fi signals, cause damage to sperm DNA and reduce motility. More studies raise concerns regarding reduced sperm count and mutations.
So, while there is no definitive proof of an association between laptops and infertility, it certainly wouldn’t hurt to err on the side of caution. Perhaps it’s time to start using a desk, or even cooler, a lap desk!