The Surprising Link Between Cold Plunging, Testosterone & Sexual Performance (For Both Men & Women!), With Dr. Thomas P Seager
Ben Greenfield
Jul 10, 2025
Mindsip insights from this episode:
Utilize cold plunging to cure Raynaud's syndrome
Contrary to common advice, cold plunging can resolve Raynaud's syndrome through titrated stress exposure, which retrains the body's feedback loop to cold.
Utilize cold plunge for immediate testosterone boost in women
Unlike men, women don't need to exercise after a cold plunge to get a testosterone boost; they experience it immediately while still in the water.
Take a cold plunge before workouts to boost testosterone
Doing an ice bath before exercise boosts testosterone, whereas doing it after for recovery can suppress it.
Utilize cold plunging to enhance erectile function
Erectile dysfunction is the first clinical sign of insulin resistance, and cold plunging can improve it by restoring mitochondrial function in endothelial cells.
Utilize cold plunging to enhance fertility and combat PCOS
The leading cause of female infertility, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), is linked to mitochondrial dysfunction, which can be improved by therapies like cold plunging.
Supplement magnesium to support bone health during cold plunges
Regular cold plunging can deplete magnesium from your bones to fuel thermogenesis, so it is critical to supplement with it to avoid bone metabolism issues.
Debunk adrenal fatigue myth from cold plunging
The concept of "adrenal fatigue" from cold plunging is a myth, as long-term exposure actually blunts the cortisol response over time.
Understand cold plunging's limits for weight loss
Cold plunging is not a miracle for weight loss because your body compensates by slowing down its metabolism at night to rebuild insulating fat stores.
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