Men, be careful where you put your laptop

United States
January 22, 2016 10:29am CST
We've heard stories about how hot laptops get and the worst place to use a laptop is actually on your lap. I would worry about fire, which is why I wouldn't use one on my lap or on a bed or any other flammable material. But, I'm speaking to the men out there now. Do you put your laptop on your lap? There was a study done that shows if you use your laptop on your lap you may be doing serious damage to the family jewels. If your significant other wants a baby, and you expose your sperm makers to a laptop for even 15 minutes, you can be killing off your future kids before you have the fun of creating them. I have provided a link so you can read more about this.
Due to electromagnetic frequencies emitted by laptops, the usage of these devices, especially when used as intended, is enough to compromise your health.
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24 responses
@LadyDuck (467179)
• Switzerland
22 Jan 16
This can be a useful hint also for those who DO NOT want babies. Just sit there with your laptop on your lap.
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• United States
22 Jan 16
@LadyDuck, yes, a hot method of birth control for sure!
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• United States
22 Jan 16
@AbbyGreenhill @JolietJake - more women should tell me to keep it in their pants.
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@cacay1 (83320)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
23 Jan 16
@KristenH (33373)
• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
22 Jan 16
That's interesting. I used to, when I first started. Nowadays it's a table, a laptop tray (if I had one) and my desk. It should be cushioned underneath.
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• United States
22 Jan 16
I would never put my laptop on my lap- I have a 19 inch and it's big and a little too uncomfortable for laps
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• United States
22 Jan 16
@KristenH I much rather prefer sitting at a desk, it is more comfy I think.
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@KristenH (33373)
• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
22 Jan 16
@AbbyGreenhill Good for you. Yikes! That's got to be hot and heavy on your lap.
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@celticeagle (164045)
• Boise, Idaho
22 Jan 16
My goodness. Glad those days are over for me. Good info for those that need it.Thanks for sharing.
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@celticeagle (164045)
• Boise, Idaho
22 Jan 16
@AbbyGreenhill ....True. I wonder how many out there hadn't even thought about it.
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• United States
22 Jan 16
@celticeagle Good question, I hope some are aware of it now and pass it on.
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• United States
22 Jan 16
I thought it was worth talking about - especially if I were a man!
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@aju007 (1460)
• Thiruvananthapuram, India
22 Jan 16
Lol, I never use my 'lap'top on my lap. I always put it on a table while working on it. I hope thats safe
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• United States
22 Jan 16
Yes, that is safe in many regards!
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@LeaPea2417 (37339)
• Toccoa, Georgia
22 Jan 16
I have heard that before.
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• United States
22 Jan 16
I thought I had also, but I looked it up just to be sure.
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@boiboing (13153)
• Northampton, England
22 Jan 16
So not a good idea to cook your tadpoles then.
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• United States
22 Jan 16
Nope it isn't LOL!
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• United States
22 Jan 16
Probably why my boyfriend never owns laptops, lol. He prefers his iPad or iMac. Great content! Is it dangerous for women to put laptops on their lap too?
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@amadeo (111940)
• United States
22 Jan 16
I do not have a lap top.Gave this up for years.The table is great. That is the same with cell phone in your pants you become sterile.Are they serious.Have this been proven. I heard about this.How long will it take for a man to become sterile. Family jewels.I have to think about that.
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@Tampa_girl7 (49864)
• United States
22 Jan 16
Fortunately we don't want anymore children and my husband only uses a desktop .
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• United States
22 Jan 16
Then he can use his on his lap - at least until it gets too hot.
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@gr8nana6 (6614)
• Conyers, Georgia
22 Jan 16
Oh wow I never heard of that before.
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• United States
22 Jan 16
That's OK, you don't have to worry about it!
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@cacay1 (83320)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
23 Jan 16
I never used my lap top on my lap .I feel uncomfortable.
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• United States
23 Jan 16
I never use mine like that either - I prefer sitting at a desk (or table)
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• United States
23 Jan 16
@cacay1 If I want to sit in a comfy chair i leave the computer behind and go to a different room!
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@cacay1 (83320)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
23 Jan 16
@AbbyGreenhill Me too like what I am doing now, hehehe.
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@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
23 Jan 16
That makes perfectly good sense to me @AbbyGreenhill . People don't consider what modern technology can do that is on the bad side of things. I remember a study done about the constant use of the cell phone causing ear problems because of frequency and head phones while jogging. Maybe that explains why people have gotten so weird. Frequency changes in the brain.
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• United States
23 Jan 16
I think many years down the road people will be 'paying' for having that cell phone pressed up against their brains 24/7.
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@anggelia (146)
• Indonesia
23 Jan 16
Yes, it's true. My doctor told me same as your writing.
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@Daljinder (23236)
• Bangalore, India
23 Jan 16
I have read about this before. I guess men have to be careful if they wish to have kids. Not that anything goes through their thick heads.
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• United States
23 Jan 16
LOL, that's the best comment I've read today! Thanks.
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• United States
23 Jan 16
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@Daljinder (23236)
• Bangalore, India
23 Jan 16
@AbbyGreenhill The pleasure is all mine.
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
23 Jan 16
At 66 years old it is certainly not likely to be a problem that I need to worry about a great deal.
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
23 Jan 16
@AbbyGreenhill Most certainly not at this stage of life.
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• United States
23 Jan 16
@Asylum Ha Ha, you still don't want to set your lap on fire whether kids aside!
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• United States
23 Jan 16
Don't you want to be a 'late in life' daddy?
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@Jessicalynnt (50525)
• Centralia, Missouri
23 Jan 16
yeah something about the heat? I think I read this once, I wonder if there is truth to it. also not good for the laptop, not without one of those lapdesks with the build in fan/vents
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• Philippines
23 Jan 16
Whoa. I'll be careful from now on. I put my laptop on my lap when I am drinking coffee at the lounge and I never even considered of the negative effects of doing so. Thanks for link, I want to have children in the future.
• United States
23 Jan 16
I hope all is well and that one day you will be a great father!
@JudyEv (334404)
• Rockingham, Australia
16 Feb 16
Well, that's news! Something to think about for the young men out there.
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• United States
16 Feb 16
LOL it sure is.
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• India
23 Jan 16
It's really serious issue young men should be aware of. This post is a quite useful one.
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@vkm778 (52)
• India
23 Jan 16
mobile phone's vibration also kill the sperms..
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• United States
23 Jan 16
Another good reason to be careful.
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