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Could The Pain During Electro Stimulation Lead To Sterility?
Hi,
The phrase "curiosity killed the cat" is perfect here. A week ago, I was curious and decided to give electro stimulation a try using a beginner TENS unit. I wasn't thinking logically but I read that putting it on your testicles tingles and feels good so I tried it briefly for 1 minutes tops on a low setting. It didn't really hurt when I was doing it but they still feel a little tender and I think a little harder then what I remember or think I remember how they normally feel.
-I'm wondering if this would be enough exposure to cause me to become sterile, either temporarily or permanently?
-I also applied the 2 pads to my shaft, one at the base and one below the glands, this was tried out for a little longer, maybe 5-10 minutes tops. Do you think this placement would have any effect on my testicles and or sterilization?
About me:
I am a 24, white male in good health
The phrase "curiosity killed the cat" is perfect here. A week ago, I was curious and decided to give electro stimulation a try using a beginner TENS unit. I wasn't thinking logically but I read that putting it on your testicles tingles and feels good so I tried it briefly for 1 minutes tops on a low setting. It didn't really hurt when I was doing it but they still feel a little tender and I think a little harder then what I remember or think I remember how they normally feel.
-I'm wondering if this would be enough exposure to cause me to become sterile, either temporarily or permanently?
-I also applied the 2 pads to my shaft, one at the base and one below the glands, this was tried out for a little longer, maybe 5-10 minutes tops. Do you think this placement would have any effect on my testicles and or sterilization?
About me:
I am a 24, white male in good health
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Dear
Welcome to HCM
We understand your concerns
I went through your details. There are no concrete evidences which suggests electro stimulation can lead to sterility. You may feel so if you are obsessed with those thoughts. I suggest you to read articles and research reports available on the internet and satisfy yourself. Upon satisfying, please set aside the worries about the sterility.
If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute detail possible.
Hope this answers your query. Further clarifications are welcome.
Good luck. Take care.
Welcome to HCM
We understand your concerns
I went through your details. There are no concrete evidences which suggests electro stimulation can lead to sterility. You may feel so if you are obsessed with those thoughts. I suggest you to read articles and research reports available on the internet and satisfy yourself. Upon satisfying, please set aside the worries about the sterility.
If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute detail possible.
Hope this answers your query. Further clarifications are welcome.
Good luck. Take care.
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