Introduction: Does sleeping posture affect health? For men, it may even adversely impact sexual function. So, what are the unhealthy sleeping postures? Let's take a look together.
According to an American study, many men like to sleep on their stomachs. This sleeping habit can easily cause internal organ compression, making breathing less smooth, and may even have adverse effects on the reproductive system.
Typically, those who prefer sleeping on their stomachs are individuals in the sensitive phase of adolescence, where such movement isn't ideal for vigorous activity. However, according to an American study, many men enjoy sleeping face down. This sleeping posture not only causes internal organ compression and disrupts breathing but can also negatively affect the reproductive system. Long-term prone sleeping compresses the scrotum and stimulates the penis, which inevitably leads to frequent nocturnal emissions. The consequences of this include dizziness, back pain, and fatigue. Sleeping face down also raises the temperature of the scrotum, reducing heat dissipation, which can damage sperm. Think about the difference between corn and popcorn — do you still dare to continue sleeping face down?
For men, there are several healthy sleeping positions: side-lying, semi-side lying, and supine are all good options. Especially when semi-side lying with slightly bent legs, it allows the entire body to rest fully, does not compress internal organs, and provides good restorative benefits for the reproductive system.
Further reading:
Sleep is the time for the body to rest and relax. To ensure a correct sleeping posture, the following points should be noted:
1. Spinal Support:
The effective support of the spine is one of the main factors affecting sleep quality. A good set of bed equipment and the right sleeping posture allow muscles to relax, enabling intervertebral discs (cartilage) to absorb water, ensuring the spine functions effectively during the day.
2. Local Blood Circulation:
When part of the body is pressed against the mattress, metabolic substances that stimulate nerve lines are produced. The body automatically changes sleeping posture before these areas become painful. In patients who need long-term bed rest and cannot move conveniently, poor local blood circulation often leads to bedsores.
Therefore, a person typically changes their sleeping posture about twenty times a night. A mattress that adequately supports the body without being too hard or too soft helps reduce the frequency of changing sleep positions, thereby improving sleep quality.