What to do if your testicles feel cold

Men should pay attention to the cold testicles in their daily life, mainly because long-term cold testicles mean that blood is not flowing into the testicles, which can easily cause prostatitis or insufficient testicular sperm secretion. Men need to pay attention to keeping the testicles warm. Let us introduce to men how to deal with cold testicles.

Is it normal for your balls to feel cool to the touch?

The best temperature for testicles is 35℃, while the best temperature for human body is 37℃. It is normal for testicles to feel cooler than hands, because testicles need to be kept in a low temperature environment to protect sperm vitality. However, if the testicle temperature is too low, it may be a manifestation of poor blood circulation. Blood has heat. If the blood circulation is not good, it will accumulate between the testicles and penis, which will easily cause the testicle temperature to drop. Prostatitis can also cause male scrotal moisture, making patients feel that their testicles are cold. Men need to feel and identify it themselves, or register to see a doctor for help.

Too high a temperature can damage the testicles. The testicles can only protect sperm well if they are kept at 35°C, so the scrotum is responsible for regulating the temperature of the testicles. When the temperature of the testicles is too low, the scrotal skin contracts to prevent the loss of heat; when the testicles are overheated, the scrotal skin relaxes to dissipate heat. However, it must be understood that the temperature regulation function of the scrotum has a certain limit. When the temperature change exceeds its regulation range, the physiological function of the testicles will inevitably be damaged.

Laptops can damage testicles. A recent study in the United States shows that men should not put their laptops on their laps, but on a table. If the laptop is not placed in the right position, the heat generated by the laptop and the support of the legs will increase the temperature of the male genital area, which can lead to a series of sperm abnormalities such as oligospermia and necrospermia.

How to take care of your testicles?

Avoid high temperatures: To maintain the normal function of the testicles, the best temperature is 34℃-35℃, so avoid saunas, hot springs, and hot baths to reduce the burden on the testicles. In addition, men should avoid sitting on soft sofas and wear loose and breathable pants to avoid large external forces on the testicles.

Develop good living habits: quit smoking and limit alcohol. Heavy smoking will reduce sperm motility and increase the number of abnormal sperm. Alcohol will also reduce sperm motility and reduce sperm count. Exercise moderately and avoid obesity. Obesity will disrupt the endocrine system and increase the risk of diabetes and hypertension, making sperm more fragile.

Avoid contact with toxic substances and radiation: for example, pesticides, lead, hormone drugs, etc. will affect sperm quality.

Properly increase nutrition: Malnutrition can cause deficiencies in protein, vitamins and trace elements, leading to abnormal sperm production. Cholesterol (higher content in animal viscera), arginine (eat more protein-rich foods), zinc (higher content in egg yolks and beef), vitamins A and E, etc. are all beneficial to sperm production.

Learn to self-check: After showering, the scrotal skin is relatively relaxed, so the inspection is relatively easy and accurate. When inspecting, you can first hold the testicle flat with your hand to feel the weight and texture of the testicle; then use the OK method to inspect, that is, with the thumb in front and the index and middle fingers in the back, carefully feel whether there are lumps, nodules, whether it is smooth, whether it is elastic, etc. Compare the size, shape and texture of both sides. If you feel that the size difference between the two sides is large, there is tenderness, nodules, and the surface is not smooth, you should go to the hospital for inspection in time!