Post Date December, 03 2023
After a hard day's work, sleeping comfortably in bed at night is the best way to rest. But in what position do you sleep? Whether the sleeping posture is correct or not directly affects health, especially for men. If the sleeping posture is incorrect, it may reduce male fertility!
Different sleeping positions of men have different effects on their health. Does sleeping posture have a "bad effect" on sexual function? The answer is yes. For men, the best sleeping position is to lie on your back with your legs apart; Both prone and lateral positions may have adverse effects on the male reproductive system.
Prone position
Many men will ask, "Isn't sleeping on their stomach good? Sleeping on their stomach can make them sleep soundly!" In fact, men sleeping on their stomach, that is, lying on their backs, not only oppresses the internal organs, resulting in poor breathing, over time, damaging the internal organs' function, but also oppressing the reproductive system.
The biggest disadvantage of sleeping on the stomach is that it oppresses the heart. If the time is too long, or the chest is compressed excessively due to obesity or other reasons, it may affect the circulation of qi and blood around the body, causing cardiac discomfort, breathing difficulties, and other conditions. Traditional Chinese medicine says that heart failure is caused by a lack of qi, so it is important to ensure a good breathing state during sleep.
At the same time, the penis is compressed, hindering blood circulation, easily causing frequent ejaculation, causing symptoms such as dizziness and fatigue in men, affecting normal work and life; "When the scrotum is compressed and the heat cannot be dissipated effectively, it can increase the temperature of the scrotum, adversely affect the spermatogenic function of the testis, and reduce male fertility. Therefore, men who have not yet achieved" paternity "should pay particular attention to not lying prone.". Lying on the left side
Due to the fact that the heart is located on the left side of the body, when a man sleeps in a left lying position, the heart can be oppressed, making people restless and prone to poor sleep quality. Moreover, when the heart is compressed, the blood circulation throughout the male body will slow down, including in the reproductive organs. When the reproductive organs do not receive sufficient blood supply for a long time, it may cause male erectile dysfunction.
Right recumbent
"It's not good to lie prone, nor is it good to lie on the left side. Is it good to lie on the right side?"? "It is true that lying on the right side neither oppresses the heart nor the reproductive organs, making it a better sleeping position, but not every male is suitable for sleeping on the right side.". Medical experts have discovered that whether lying on the left or right side can lead to an unexpected occurrence - testicular torsion.
The testicles "reside" within the scrotum, each connected to the body through a tissue called the spermatic cord. The spermatic cord has blood vessels that provide blood circulation to the testicles. When men sleep in a lateral sleeping position, the testicles and penis are squeezed between their legs, and the pressure they bear is significantly greater than when standing.
Some men, especially teenagers, move around and twist their legs during sleep, which may cause twisting and knotting of the spermatic cord. As the blood vessels that supply nutrients and excrete metabolites to the testis pass through the spermatic cord, once the spermatic cord undergoes torsion, the testis cannot receive nutrients and excrete metabolites. If the torsion lasts for more than 12 hours, the testis may suffer from ischemia and necrosis.
Therefore, lying on the right side is not the best sleeping position for men. If men insist on lying on the right side, they should also pay attention to their "sleeping posture" and avoid moving and twisting.
Curl up to sleep
Experts believe that curling up to sleep is not a good posture and can easily cause damage to your back and neck. Poor sleeping posture is the main cause of back pain or neck pain. "When a person's back is straightened, it feels most comfortable. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that a lack of blood flow can lead to deficiency syndrome.". Therefore, whether sitting, standing, or even lying down, you should adjust your posture to the most comfortable level, and do not always bend your waist.
Supine
"It's not good to lie prone or lie on your side, so which sleeping position is best for men?"? In fact, lying on the back is the most suitable sleeping position for men. Men choose a supine sleep position and naturally separate their legs, which neither compresses the internal organs and reproductive organs, nor prevents scrotal torsion. It can provide sufficient space for the scrotum and penis to move, effectively dissipate heat, promote blood circulation in the reproductive organs, and is most beneficial to the health of the reproductive system and sexual function.
(Intern Editor: Lin Yanjuan)
