This is the truth about whether resting your laptop on your lap affects your fertility

Unless you’re at work or maybe on a train, the chances are pretty high that you use your computer by resting it on your lap. But have you ever wondered what impact this might be having on your between-me-down-theres? My computer is pretty old and it feels like it gets as hot as the sun… and what about radiation? Is that an issue?

Now, a panel of experts have spoken to The Verge about everything you could ever want to know on the topic.

Essentially, it’s pretty good news. There is no credible evidence that using a laptop on your lap will damage your genitals or have any real effect on your fertility.
Dr John Emory, an endocrinologist at the University of Washington Medical Centre, said: “The good news is that laptop use shouldn’t have any negative impact on fertility.”

Dr Sarah Vaugh, an infertility fellow at Stanford University, agreed that there are not enough studies on the issue to prove that this is a major problem. And the reason that we don’t really need to be worried is that laptops don’t get hot enough to cause any real damage. It’s true that testicles need to remain cool – that’s why they’re on the outside of the body – but laptop heat just isn’t high enough to affect sperm production.

However, the experts agreed that if you are concerned about your fertility you might want to stick to a desk just in case. And they also agreed that radiation from a laptop is so tiny you really don’t need to worry – it’s the same amount of radiation as going on a plane or even walking around outside. The doctors, however, did have some advice about other things you should avoid to make sure your fertility isn’t damaged:

- Prolonged time spent in very hot hot-tubs
- Marijuana
- Opiates
- Alcoholism
And, according to the NHS, if you or your partner has been diagnosed with a low sperm count, there are several options available. You can help maximise your chances of conceiving by:
- Having sex every two or three days
- Moderating your alcohol consumption and stopping smoking
- Staying in good shape, exercising regularly and having a healthy, balanced diet


https://www.shortlist.com/tech/laptop-lap-fertility-health-heat-radiation/355171

Ok nice! You're not cooking it na fry you de fry am... But its much better to use your laptops on the desk, tables etc.

Ftc

The guy above me reminds me of ferrytales

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Hmmm.. anyways ist to commento�

Virgohills:
Ftc

try harder

Ok

Bontia:
The guy above me reminds me of ferrytales

Total dreamer

God Bless the mode that push this to front page.

Mod thank you jare. My laptop is literally on my laps 24 hours a day. I've got no choice for now until I think I've said goodbye to poverty for life.

owk but what if d laptop is connected online either by WiFi,modem or others? Won't d radiation be maximised to detrimental levels?

Good to know.. i use to think it had adverse effect

On the front page, the topic says "we am not cooking your genitals"

Except you rest your lappy over your jewels, I have always observed that the heat from its vents aren't that much. Certainly not enough to "fry" your balls.
When I need to keep them on my laps, I usually place my laptop closer to the knees than my groin. That way, there's some space in between my balls and the machine for ventilation.
Also, I suggest you get laptops that has the cooling vents located by the sides, not the bottom.

Virgohills:
Ftc

Wake Up Sir

That is a terrible choice of words for something so sensitive. Imagine the tobacco industry declaring that their products will not smoke your lungs.

I don't place my PC on my laps at all, I work long hours on my PC and placing it on my laps is not convenient

Tabs are more convenient

Interesting

not convinced enough.

guess op meant that its not cooking bt its boiling slowly

Lol.....

I dey fear you Mr Laptop and Mr Phone too!

waw nice
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The researchers seem even not convinced if it's cooked or not.
Best practice wub be to avoid placing laptops on d lap, at least until d report is confirmed or discarded.

Coneheads got no problem with this,them no get laptop

callydon:
The researchers seem even not convinced if it's cooked or not.
Best practice wub be to avoid placing laptops on d lap, at least until d report is confirmed or discarded.

Why don't you use yourself as a case study

The radiations from laptops like most electronic devices are way too small.