Hot Tubs and Conception – Stay Away

Relaxation is key to conceiving, and although hot tubs and the like can aid in de-stressing, you might want to seek out an alternative relaxation method. You see, once your baby is on board, it is important to steer clear of hot tubs, saunas, tanning beds, and other over-heated environments. Because these environments can also impede your chances of getting pregnant and because you will never know the exact moment when the sperm fertilizes the egg, it might be best to play it safe and to also avoid these environments when trying to conceive.

For future dads out there, it is equally important for you to also stay away from hot tubs. Male fertility decreases with the use of hot tubs and the like because when the testicles become overheated, sperm production becomes impaired. Relaxation options like hot tubs, steam rooms, saunas, tanning beds, or even excessive exercise can raise your core body temperature, and should be off limits until conception is achieved.