These 3 behaviors will "accidentally injure" the testicles, so don't do them again!

When it comes to male reproductive organs, the first thing that comes to mind is the testicles. As the most fragile and easily injured organ of men, the testicles hang outside the body. So do you have any idea about the temperature of the testicles? Now here is a question for everyone to do together.

Q: What is the temperature of a man's testicles?

A: Same as body temperature, 36~37℃

B: Slightly lower than body temperature, 35~36℃

I think everyone has chosen the answer in their minds. Generally speaking, the best temperature for male testicles is 35℃. The correct answer is option B. Did everyone choose the right one?

The best temperature for testicles: 35°C

The testicles are commonly known as "balls". Their two main functions are to produce sperm and secrete androgens to maintain secondary sexual characteristics and normal sexual function.

In order to keep cool, the testicles hang outside the body, 2~4℃ lower than body temperature. The most comfortable temperature is around 35℃. No wonder many men say it feels cool to the touch.

The scrotum is the outer covering of the testicles. Although it looks wrinkled, it acts like a temperature regulator:

Shrinks to keep warm

When the temperature is too low, the scrotal skin contracts and thickens, bringing the testicles closer to the body and raising the temperature of the environment around the testicles, achieving a warming effect.

Relaxation can dissipate heat

When the temperature is too high, the scrotal skin becomes loose and thinner, and the testicles droop, moving away from the body surface, making it easier to dissipate heat, keeping the temperature inside the scrotum stable at 32~33℃.

Sweating can cool you down

There are a lot of sweat glands in the scrotum skin, and when the testicles are hot, they will secrete sweat to lower the local temperature. If you often feel that your scrotum is "wet", it means that your testicles are a little hot. Pay attention to local cleaning and wear loose pants.

Note: ** When the testicles are in a high temperature environment, it is easy to affect the spermatogenesis and androgen secretion functions, ** which may lead to infertility, decreased libido, sexual dysfunction, etc.

Don’t do these behaviors!

1. Sitting for a long time

Sitting for a long time will make the perineum in a state of congestion for a long time, which will affect the microcirculation of blood in the perineum, resulting in the inability to discharge harmful substances in the testicles smoothly, and in severe cases, testicular necrosis will occur. It is recommended that you get up and walk around after sitting for a while to keep your body in better condition.

2. Pants are too tight

In hot weather, some people like to wear jeans, which may cause difficulty in heat dissipation in the testicles. You can choose slightly loose, pure cotton underwear, which will be more breathable and conducive to local heat dissipation.

3. The water temperature is too high

When taking a bath, the water temperature should be close to or slightly higher than body temperature, preferably 37~40℃ , so as to avoid accidental injury to the testicles due to excessive water temperature.

**The testicles are an important but often neglected organ of the male reproductive system. Middle-aged men should pay more attention to the maintenance of the testicles. **Generally speaking, if one testicle is larger than the other, and one is higher than the other (usually the right one is higher than the left one), there is no problem as long as the difference is not too big.

However, if the gap between the two testicles is too large, you should pay attention. If you feel unusual pain when massaging the testicles, it may be orchitis or epididymitis, so please go for a check-up in time.

How to take care of your testicles

**1. Men should have regular physical examinations to ensure early prevention and early treatment.

**2. Eat more foods containing vitamin C, **because vitamin C can help us resist bacteria, resist inflammation, and improve our immunity. Carrots, green vegetables, apples, oranges, grapes and other fresh vegetables and fruits contain high levels of vitamin C and can be eaten often.

**3. Eat less spicy and irritating foods. **These foods will increase the inflammatory secretion of the inflamed area, thereby further infiltrating, spreading and aggravating orchitis, and finally affect the normal physiological function of the testicles.

**4. Try not to smoke or drink alcohol. **Smoking is not only harmful to the lungs, but also to the testicles.

**5. Do not stand or sit for too long, **as this will compress the testicular nerves and cause congestion of the blood vessels in the testicular appendages.