Cold showers - how cold, how long? Do they increase testosterone?

2ndHalfRed · 2018-07-10T19:18:37+00:00

I go full cold, as in faucet as far as it can go without turning off the water. I started with just 5 seconds at the end of a normal shower, and increased by as much as possible each subsequent session. Usually it was a few additional seconds each time.

For me, once I'd worked up to about a minute, I could go pretty indefinitely after that. I usually stop after about 3 minutes.

Dunno about T, but I know they help a lot with my sleep if I do one before bed.

Losingsteamfast · 2018-07-10T19:36:15+00:00

Cold showers have no magical properties. They dont change your physiology or increase testosterone levels.

It's about willingly subjecting yourself to a high degree of discomfort and not giving in to your impulse to gravitate toward whatever feels good now. It's part of the process of learning to control your actions. Learning to force yourself to work out with intensity even when it hurts - to eat healthy even when a big box of donuts is sitting 3 feet from you - to work hard even if you have a difficult or boring task.

lookoutitscaleb · 2018-07-10T21:23:14+00:00

I only take cold showers, as cold as it can go, only as long as I need to be in to clean myself. No warm water ever. It has helped me to breathe and stay calm. Its better for your hair and skin as well.

I meditate on the feeling of discomfort until it becomes comfortable. I started doing Wim Hof breathing technique and cold showers go in line with that very nicely. Usually do it after bare foot running and meditating in the morning. Helps to wake me up.

I used to take very warm showers and would stay in them for a long time. Depressed people do that because the warmth simulates the feeling of another human body. I started cold showers to push myself out of that funk and stop cheating myself. Kind of the concept behind nofap being that your testosterone and sex drive will build up and subconsciously you will be more sexual in your behavior because your dick wants to be touched. I figure if I do that with the cold water may help. I haven't seen any negatives yet.

I've never heard of heart attacks happening. People in russia run around in the snow in their underwear and splash themselves with cold water. It boosts their immune system. When I lived in very cold climates I would sit outside in my boxers and focus on my breath. I would recommend slowly adjusting though, like a few seconds, then minutes, then the whole thing. The shock could be a bit much for your body.

There is a monk who came up with what is called Box Breathing. He could control the temperature of his body doing it. My friends and I practice this technique before triathlons to prepare our bodies for the cold water. Anyway the monk would meditate under ice cold water falls. Other monks would wet towels and wrap him in them. There are videos of this and you see steam rising off the dude and the towels eventually are dry. Obviously this is extreme just like the kids in Russia but it made me think and I use bits of these ideas in my day to day life.

TLDR: For me personally I like it, I feel like I have more energy, .

[deleted] · 2018-07-10T20:43:13+00:00

they do shrink your dick for a while

mrHappyPotatoe · 2018-07-10T22:37:02+00:00

Yes like previous commentators said. The thing is... on this planet theres only one species that can defy their primary drive. Its men. And not even women. Men. Thanks to this same ability that only we posses we made everything in this world you can see today. Literally everything around us is made by us. And its cause exactly by this ability that we can use it to wake up in the morning and take cold shower. No other species will do themself harm to get something good out of it in long term.

Embrace being a man.

Not really answering your question but here, take my opinion.

W_O_M_B_A_T · 2018-07-10T19:42:42+00:00

The way to max your testosterone is to eat meat and green vegetables (folic acid derivatives), get plenty of sleep, lift and exercise, and minimize life stress. There's aren't any gimmicks or tricks. Abusing anabolic steroids has serious negative side effects.

Common symptoms of hypogonadism include:

Reduced libido.
Reduced facial and body hair.
Difficulty with erections and orgasm (but this can be caused by several other health conditions including psychological)
Irritability.
Frequent fatigue.
Insomnia.
Hot flashes.
Depression + Apathy.
Loss of upper body strength and increased central fat. ("dad bod")

Also note that many of these symptoms can be caused by low thyroid hormones, Type 2 diabetes, or other hormonal issues.

If you have several of these symptoms, get a blood panel done to check for hormonal issues.

The__Tren__Train · 2018-07-11T00:26:21+00:00

yeah cold showers grow your testosterone super big bro

xNightly · 2018-07-10T20:00:05+00:00

I don't know if they have any impact on testosterone or not but I'll give you my personal view on cold showers.

I absolutely love them, the first minute in the shower is incredibly uncomfortable but then your body adapts and it becomes quite pleasant. I feel super refreshed and energetic after cold showers and that alone is why I purely take cold showers.

[deleted] · 2018-07-10T20:40:36+00:00

Cold showers do not increase testosterone. However, they have good mood effects for some people, and they don't make much of a difference for others. Trying it for a week or two and just seeing how it does for you is about the best that you can do.

JamesP2018 · 2018-07-10T20:59:06+00:00

Cold water to the face activates the mammalian dive reflex. It'll slow your heart rate down.

Edit. As far as dangerous, you hear of anyone dying from jumping into a lake recently?

Trip-trader · 2018-07-10T21:06:35+00:00

I do a normal hot shower and when I’m finished I put it on full cold for about 45-60 seconds. To distract myself from the cold and hit myself with positive affirmations I do this one by Toby Robbins. You won’t need coffee after a cold shower wake up.

https://youtu.be/oCp25c333oo “Now I am the voice”

Fapisluv · 2018-07-10T21:25:17+00:00

The only reason to do cold showers is for your skin and as part of after workout rehabilitation.

mallardcove · 2018-07-10T22:46:05+00:00

Cold showers are retarded.

Iwannachokekatie · 2018-07-10T23:19:10+00:00

They don't raise T.

Black_m0ngoose · 2018-07-11T03:17:49+00:00

Thermogenesis. Consistency will beat out intensity. Everything in moderation, including moderation itself. Treat it like weight lifting. Look up the Wim Hof method.

Falling1337 · 2018-07-11T03:54:53+00:00

Cold showers were tough at first but like anything, repitition makes it easier over time... I can stand in there for an hour if I wanted.

I start my days off with a cold shower for 3 or so minutes followed by meditation and journaling. The cold showers help to wake me up, meditation to clear my mind, and journaling to set intentions for the day, what I am lagging in/doing well at, goals LT/ST, how I am feeling, etc.

I don't congratulate myself for keeping these habits up. It's just IMO, a beneficial and effective way to utilize the most of your time productively.

abudun79 · 2018-07-11T08:18:35+00:00

You want to raise your T again today? Or is this your trans gender friend using your reddit account again, hoping to transform back into a man?

To answer your question: As cold as possible, every time and as long as it takes to shower. It has some benefits, but it won't change your testosterone. Just like everything else you hope is not working. But it might contribute to finally grow some balls.

resnine · 2018-07-11T17:19:30+00:00

Also helps with penis growth too.

HeilArminius · 2018-07-10T19:38:34+00:00

do you guys go as cold as you can and how many minutes?

As cold as the shower allows it. As short as I can because I'm usually busy (2-5 minutes max), but I like staying a little longer after a very intense/long workout.

is heart attack or something bad possible?

Yes. Trust your gut but don't be a fag. Don't go in will a full a stomach or right after a workout (because of high body temperature, wait, calm down and do it. Nothing better than a cold shower after a workout). If you are a little careful nothing will ever happen.

ENTPunisher · 2018-07-10T22:15:25+00:00

Lukewarm showers are where it's at

Title	Cold showers - how cold, how long? Do they increase testosterone?
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