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I Knew There Was a Reason I wasn't a Big Cell Phone User
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Tuesday, October 24, 2006
3:37:00 PM EDT
Hearing Don't Fear the Reaper -- Retromotive
Hey guys, want kids? Then put down that cell phone:
Men who use mobile phones could be risking their fertility, warn researchers.
A new study shows a worrying link between poor sperm and the number of hours a day that a man uses his mobile phone. Those who made calls on a mobile phone for more than four hours a day had the worst sperm counts and the poorest quality sperm, according to results released yest at the American Society for Reproductive Medicine annual meeting in New Orleans.
Doctors believe the damage could be caused by the electromagnetic radiation emitted by handsets or the heat they generate.
I can see the first of these reasons, but I think the second of these only works if you're answering your phone with your crotch, and of course, that presents all sorts of issues (not to mention disturbing images) in itself.
Also, and as a side note, what sort of guy talks on his cell phone for more than four hours a day? I was a big fan of the phone when I was younger -- on it a whole lot, talking to friends, and girls -- but I have to say I can't remember racking up four hours of use a day. That much phone chat impinges on one's actual life. However, it seems the "four hour" bit also include text messaging and otherwise fiddling with one's cell phone, which makes a little more sense.
Regardless, if you wish to be fruitful and multiply, try backing off the cell phone action.
So, how much do you talk on your cell phone each day?
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3:37:00 PM EDT
Hearing Don't Fear the Reaper -- Retromotive
I Knew There Was a Reason I wasn't a Big Cell Phone User
Hey guys, want kids? Then put down that cell phone:
Men who use mobile phones could be risking their fertility, warn researchers.
A new study shows a worrying link between poor sperm and the number of hours a day that a man uses his mobile phone. Those who made calls on a mobile phone for more than four hours a day had the worst sperm counts and the poorest quality sperm, according to results released yest at the American Society for Reproductive Medicine annual meeting in New Orleans.
Doctors believe the damage could be caused by the electromagnetic radiation emitted by handsets or the heat they generate.
I can see the first of these reasons, but I think the second of these only works if you're answering your phone with your crotch, and of course, that presents all sorts of issues (not to mention disturbing images) in itself.
Also, and as a side note, what sort of guy talks on his cell phone for more than four hours a day? I was a big fan of the phone when I was younger -- on it a whole lot, talking to friends, and girls -- but I have to say I can't remember racking up four hours of use a day. That much phone chat impinges on one's actual life. However, it seems the "four hour" bit also include text messaging and otherwise fiddling with one's cell phone, which makes a little more sense.
Regardless, if you wish to be fruitful and multiply, try backing off the cell phone action.
So, how much do you talk on your cell phone each day?
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On my cell phone? I average..like 2 minutes a day if that. I use it to keep contact with my kids, husband, and mom.. That is about it! This is way my phone is a "pay as you go" Virgin Mobile phone.. I love it!! Julie :)
10/24/06 4:36 PM