You’ve heard the rumor before, and the logic seems sound, but you can’t decide if it’s true or if someone was simply pulling your leg. You’ve heard it from close friends, distant friends, cousins, enemies; everyone tells you to avoid tighty whitey underwear like your life depends on it, or, at the very least, your ability to last in the bedroom.
The legend is this: When you wear tight underwear, it draws your testicles up closer to the body. There, the testicles are warmed by the natural heat of the body. If you wear tight underwear for years and years, the logic goes, you’ll basically cook your testicles. This will cause your sperm count to get all wonky, which will translate to you finishing quicker during sex.
While this rumor isn’t entirely true, there are some nuggets of truth in it.
Yes, tight underwear can affect your testicles. Yes, the heat of your body can lead to complications with your testicles. But it won’t affect how you long you can do the deed. Instead, this warmth can lead to a lowered sperm count. As time goes on, your body’s heat will warm the testicles, which leads to sperm death. If you opt to wear underoos for years and years, it could eventually lead to infertility.
So while your ability to perform in the bedroom will be safe if you wear tight underwear, the same can’t be said for your sperm count. Do yourself a favor and switch up to boxers.