Bathing with hot water is good but men bathing frequently with hot water is something to reconsider. it expose their testicles to heat and it reduces their sperm count. “Sperm cells are made to best survive in temperature of around 20-25 degrees Celsius, which is lower than normal body temperature.
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According to Dr Peter Atangwho, the Chief Executive Officer of TeleMed Online Clinic, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), that using hot water to bathe constantly may be good for other skins but not the testis.
“Bathing with hot water frequently or men who use Saunas often, expose their testicles to heat and it reduce their sperm count.
“Sperm cells are made to best survive in temperature of around 20-25 degrees Celsius, which is lower than normal body temperature (which is around 37 degrees Celsius).
“That is why male testicles hang down away from the body. In fact, if you are worried about infertility, it is best to bath with cold water, avoid hot water baths, ” he said.
Why Men Should Avoid Bathing With Hot Water
1. low sperm production and a poor sperm motility rate
Sperm cells are made to best survive in temperature of around 20-25 degrees Celsius, which is lower than normal body temperature (which is around 37 degrees Celsius).
Taking a hot water bath for much more than 30 mins can affect one’s ability to reproduce. The constant exposure to ‘moist heat,’ according to University of California researchers, can damage your fertility.
The study involved a group of guys who were accustomed to bathing in hot tubs or taking hot water baths on a regular basis. Over the course of a week, they were exposed to water at a greater temperature for at least 30 minutes. In comparison to those who were not exposed to this type of heat, their sperm samples revealed low sperm production and a poor sperm motility rate.
2. dry skin
Hot showers can dry out and irritate your skin. Schaffer says the hot water causes damage to the keratin cells that are located on the most outer layer of our skin — the epidermis. By disrupting these cells, it creates dry skin and prevents the cells from locking in moisture.
According to Schaffer, hot water causes damage to the keratin cells that are located on the most outer layer of our skin — the epidermis. By disrupting these cells, it creates dry skin and prevents the cells from locking in moisture.
3. It can cause the skin to age more quickly
Hot water strips the body of its essential oil and nutrients, causing early wrinkling and ageing. Repeated use of water causes excess dryness, which makes the skin more vulnerable to cracking and infections. … It is not healthy for the skin as well as lungs.
4. It can become addictive
aking a bath in hot water can become addictive, and your body may crave hot water even on hot days. So, instead of taking a bath, pour two cups of cold water; not only will you have a more energetic day, but your skin and hair will also seem years younger.
Note: Hot water can’t cause hair loss However, boiling water could result in hair loss, by burning or scalding your scalp. But this shouldn’t be of much concern.
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