The three sleeping positions that are most damaging to a man's kidneys

We spend one-third of our lives sleeping. Therefore, sleeping is definitely a big thing in life, especially for male friends, because sleeping posture not only affects physical health, but if you sleep incorrectly it will also affect your sexual function and even lead to infertility. Let's take a look at the impact of men's sleeping position on their sexual function. Experts suggest that the best sleeping position for men is lying on your back with your legs naturally apart; this will not compress the internal organs and reproductive organs, but also avoid scrotal torsion. It can give the scrotum and penis sufficient space to move, effectively dissipate heat, and promote blood circulation in the reproductive organs, which is most beneficial to the health of the reproductive system and sexual function. Both prone and side sleeping may have adverse effects on the male reproductive system.

Prone

Many men will ask, "Is it bad to sleep on my stomach? Can I sleep soundly on my stomach?" In fact, sleeping on my stomach, that is, lying on my stomach, not only compresses the internal organs, causing breathing problems and damaging the functions of the internal organs over time, but also compresses the reproductive system: the penis is compressed, which hinders blood circulation and can easily cause frequent nocturnal emissions, causing symptoms such as dizziness and fatigue in men, affecting their normal work and life; the scrotum is compressed, and the heat cannot be effectively dissipated, which will increase the temperature of the scrotum, have an adverse effect on the spermatogenesis function of the testicles, and reduce male fertility. Therefore, men who have not yet achieved "fatherhood" should pay special attention and must not lie on their stomachs.

Left side lying

Since the heart is located on the left side of the body, when men sleep on their left side, their heart will be compressed, causing them to toss and turn and sleep uneasily, which can easily lead to poor sleep quality. Moreover, when the heart is under pressure, the blood circulation of the male body will slow down, including the blood circulation of the reproductive organs. When the reproductive organs do not get sufficient blood supply for a long time, it may cause male erectile dysfunction.

Right side lying

Sleeping on your stomach is not good, and lying on your left side is not good either, so is lying on your right side good? Indeed, lying on the right side will neither compress the heart nor the reproductive organs, and it is considered a better sleeping position, but not every man is suitable for lying on the right side. Medical experts have found that whether you sleep on your left side or right side, it may lead to an accident - testicular torsion.

The testicles "live" in the scrotum and are connected to the body on each side by a tissue called the spermatic cord. The spermatic cord has blood vessels that provide blood circulation to the testicles. When men sleep in a side-lying position, the testicles and penis are squeezed between their legs, and the pressure they bear is much more obvious than when they stand. Some men, especially teenagers, move around in their sleep and twist their legs, which may "twist" the spermatic cord into a ball, causing twisting and "knotting". Since the blood vessels that supply nutrients to the testicles and excrete metabolites pass through the spermatic cord, once the spermatic cord is twisted, the testicles will not receive nutrients and metabolites cannot be excreted. If the twisting time exceeds 12 hours, the testicles may suffer from ischemia and necrosis.

Therefore, sleeping on the right side is not the best sleeping position for men. If men insist on sleeping on the right side, they should also pay attention to their "sleeping posture" and avoid moving or twisting.

How can men sleep healthily?

Step 1: Develop a good habit of going to bed and waking up on time

First of all, we must develop good habits of going to bed and getting up on time, and follow the objective law of alternating sleep and wakefulness. In this way, sleep can be stabilized and excessive fatigue of cerebral cortical cells can be avoided. As we all know, a strict work and rest schedule is not only a guarantee for creative work, but also of great significance to physiological processes such as sleep and wakefulness. Strictly adhering to a schedule can make our sleep and wakefulness processes more natural and profound - perhaps even like conditioned reflexes.

Health reminder: Research finds that men who sleep less than 5 hours for 7 consecutive days have a significant decrease in sexual desire

A study in the United States found that if a man sleeps less than 5 hours for 7 consecutive days, his testosterone level will drop significantly and his sexual desire will be greatly reduced.

The study recruited 10 men from the University of Chicago campus who were 24 years old on average and in good health. The experts first tested their testosterone levels, and then asked the volunteers to sleep for a fixed amount of time each day, ranging from 10 hours, 8 hours, to 5 hours, and then drew blood to measure their testosterone levels again. The results showed that when they slept only 5 hours, their testosterone levels dropped by 10% to 15%. Researchers point out that testosterone is the most important male hormone in the human body. Testosterone deficiency can cause loss of libido, inattention, fatigue, and can also affect muscle strength.

Step 2: Don’t do intense mental work before going to bed

Avoid strenuous exercise or physical or mental labor. Instead, you should take a walk outdoors and minimize subjective stimulation. Men who are easily excitable should not give exciting speeches before going to bed, read exciting books or magazines, or watch unforgettable movies or dramas. Don't eat dinner too late and don't eat too much.

Step 3: It is best to sleep naked. Tight clothing can also affect sexual function.

For men, sleeping naked also has many benefits. It can prevent male sexual dysfunction. Therefore, it is best for men not to wear tight underwear when sleeping, as that will not be good for sexual function. From the perspective of preventing sexual dysfunction, sleeping with clothes on, especially wearing some fashionable tight underwear, may affect the circulation of qi and blood, suppress the yang energy, and is of no benefit to sexual function. At the same time, if the underwear is too tight, it will increase the temperature of the scrotum, leading to sperm production and development disorders, and reducing male sexual ability;

In addition, tight underwear will also cause strong friction and pressure on the genitals, leading to abnormal erectile dysfunction, frequent nocturnal emission, and affecting blood circulation and normal ejaculation. Sleeping with clothes off is beneficial to the circulation of qi and blood, making the yang energy in the body stretch and flow smoothly. Sleeping naked can also lower the temperature of the testicles, making sperm more active and naturally enhancing sexual desire.

Warm reminder: Many male friends take sleeping as a trivial matter, and do not pay attention to what sleeping posture to adopt and what sleeping method is truly healthy. It will be too late to regret when it affects your sexual function, and you can only go to the hospital for help. Therefore, men should also pay attention to sleep and live a refined life.