While fatherhood might be far from the minds of most young men, behavior patterns they establish early on may impact their ability to become a dad later in life. Excessive laptop use tops this list of liabilities, according to one reproductive specialist at Loyola University Health System (LUHS).

“Laptops are becoming increasingly common among young men wired into to the latest technology,” said Suzanne Kavic, MD… “However, the heat generated from laptops can impact sperm production and development making it difficult to conceive down the road.”

Kavic recommends placing laptops on desktops to prevent damaging sperm and decreasing counts and motility. Other tips to protect male fertility include:

* Avoiding hot tubs

* Using boxers over briefs

* Refraining from ejaculating too frequently (the recommendation is to only engage in sexual intercourse every other day around ovulation)

* Avoiding exercise that can generate heat or trauma to the genital area

* Staying hydrated and limiting caffeine to no more than two cups per day

* Avoiding drugs and excessive alcohol use

RTFA to see all of her suggestions.

Just remember – follow all of them, who’d want to have children with someone as dull as you?