5 Ways the Polar Plunge Can Help Your Penis (and More!)

Unless you live somewhere like Santa Monica or Miami Beach, winters can be brutal. The last thing we want to do after a day of trekking through sleet and snow or shredding on the slopes is take a cold shower! We want to warm up with a near-scalding bath. Or so one would think…

You may have heard of the Polar Plunge, a charitable event where participants willingly jump into freezing water during winter. Usually, people do this once annually—sometimes to ring in the New Year. But here’s the kicker: cold exposure therapy, including cold showers, ice baths, and cold water immersion therapy, has some serious perks for your health. And yes, that includes your sexual health.

That’s right! Popstar is here with the tips (and not just the tip) on how cold water therapy can do wonders for your stiffy—and much more.

If you’re a Popstar follower, you know that we aren’t just experts on busting nuts—we also bust myths. And today, we’re debunking the cold shower sex myth. There’s an old wives’ tale that cold showers reduce arousal, hosing you down when you’re hot and bothered. Well, consider this myth Popstar-level busted.

Studies show that cold water exposure can actually increase testosterone levels, which can enhance libido. For those of us who aren’t familiar with the word libido, it is just a fancy word for sex drive. Check out our blog post to learn more about your libido and the factors that affect it. 

A study from the University of Tokyo found that a single 10-minute session of cold water immersion therapy boosted testosterone levels by up to 15%. And the longer the soak, the higher the levels. More testosterone means better sexual function, including combating erectile dysfunction.

Translation? A frigid soak can fire up your sex drive and get things flowing down south.

Winter brings all the festive cheer—Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, New Year’s, and Valentine’s Day—but also colds, flu, and a delightful array of viruses. Magic is in the air, but so are germs. You will want to make sure your immune system is in tip-top shape. That’s where ice bath benefits come into play.

Cold water immersion therapy can stimulate the production of white blood cells, which help fight off infections. A study from the Netherlands found that people who took cold showers (30, 60, or 90 seconds long) for 90 days called out of work almost 30% less than those who didn’t. A cold shower a day could keep the common cold at bay, keeping you healthy and ready for action—both in and out of the bedroom.

Cold plunging forces your body to work overtime to maintain its core temperature. That process stimulates blood circulation, ensuring that freshly oxygenated blood reaches all the vital areas—including, you guessed it, your penis.

Better circulation means faster muscle recovery, improved energy levels, and potentially better erectile function. So if you’re looking for another way to keep things standing strong, cold plunge therapy might be worth the shiver.

There’s a reason professional athletes swear by cold water immersion and cryotherapy advantages. Cold exposure causes blood vessels to constrict, redirecting blood flow to vital organs. Once you warm up, blood rushes back, flushing out inflammation and reducing muscle soreness.

Translation: If you overdid it at the gym, a cold water bath can help you recover faster. And if you’re feeling a little sore from extracurricular activities, well…you know what to do.

Did you know that shivering burns calories? Your body works overtime to keep warm in cold conditions, increasing your metabolism in the process. While a cold plunge won’t replace your gym routine, it can give your metabolism an extra push—especially during the holiday season when cookies and cocktails are in full force.

So if you’re looking for an extra way to keep your waistline in check while still enjoying those festive treats, the benefits of cold showers might be the chilly hack you need.

Embrace your inner Elsa this winter and prove that the cold never bothered you anyway! Whether it’s a Polar Plunge, a cold shower, or full-on cold water immersion therapy, your body (and your penis) will thank you.

And while you’re at it, make sure your sexual health is at its peak with  Popstar Supplement —because why stop at cold plunging when you can give your boys an extra boost?