What's a varicocele, and how can it cause male infertility?
A varicocele is a condition that affects an estimated 15% of men – and 40% of men experiencing infertility. A varicocele is essentially an enlargement of the veins within the scrotum, similar to varicose veins that occur in the legs. This condition can lead to increased scrotal temperature, which is one of the biggest causes of male infertility. When combined with external heat exposure, the effects of a varicocele can be even more pronounced, making it a double threat to male reproductive health.
What's a varicocele, and how can it cause male infertility?
Snowballs Underwear Scientifically Proven to Keep You Cooler for Fertility
We worked with fertility doctors and the UK’s Channel4 to test the cooling power of Snowballs against boxers and regular briefs. Three men spent a day wearing each type of underwear, and then an infrared thermometer was aimed at their hot zones.