Khaberni - Dr. Andrei Kondrakhin, a teacher in the Department of Pharmacology at the Institute of Pharmacy and Medical Chemistry at Pirogov University, reported that car seat heating harms men's health.
According to the doctor, seat heating may affect the quality of sperm and increase the exacerbation of chronic diseases, especially in men.
He explained that the testicles are located outside the body, therefore, the increased temperature resulting from sitting on heated seats can affect the formation and quality of sperm.
He added that seat heating is beneficial for warming the pelvic organs and lower back, which may help avoid some diseases, but it can cause issues for hemorrhoids as the blood flow increases in the blood vessels and leads to the exacerbation of the condition. Additionally, people suffering from chronic nephritis and kidney or prostate and bladder diseases might experience worsening infections due to the warmth.
The doctor indicated that seat heating can be used for short periods only, with it being turned off intermittently, to avoid negative effects, continuing the journey without constant reliance on the heat.
