My Laptop Hurts My Lap - Solutions & Advice

[sean1234]

I just purchased my first laptop computer about a month ago, and I am noticing some discomfort in my (male) lap. At first I thought perhaps it was due to the heat. But after moving it out of my lap to say a desk, I still noticed discomfort. I am thinking *maybe* it is related to the wireless transceiver, which I can freely turn on and off. Then what is the point of using it with no wireless internet? Obviously since I am feeling some degree of pain I should probably discontinue using this. Anyone else have problems here?

 

[Evo]

Where is the discomfort? I always set my laptop on a desk. Because your wrists will hang off the edge of the laptop, you can buy foam cushions to place in front of the laptop which are the same height as the laptop. This keeps your wrists level.

 

[berkeman]

I just purchased my first laptop computer about a month ago, and I am noticing some discomfort in my (male) lap. At first I thought perhaps it was due to the heat. But after moving it out of my lap to say a desk, I still noticed discomfort. I am thinking *maybe* it is related to the wireless transceiver, which I can freely turn on and off. Then what is the point of using it with no wireless internet? Obviously since I am feeling some degree of pain I should probably discontinue using this. Anyone else have problems here?

The wireless transceiver is not hurting your male lap. Use it on the desk for a few days, and if the pain persists, go see a doctor. It would be coincidence that you got the pain now, not due to the wireless transceiver in the laptop.

 

[WarPhalange]

Your manhood is trying to access the wireless internet. It's normal.

 

[vincentm]

Your manhood is trying to access the wireless internet. It's normal.

I was going to say he needs to do some squats, but this will work.

 

[moose]

I would say coincidence and to see a doctor. Don't want anything bad going on there O.O

 

[Moonbear]

The wireless transceiver is not hurting your male lap. Use it on the desk for a few days, and if the pain persists, go see a doctor. It would be coincidence that you got the pain now, not due to the wireless transceiver in the laptop.

I agree that it's more likely coincidence. Other than heat, which you'd quickly notice was feeling too hot, there's nothing else about a laptop that should be hurting any of your male parts. See a doctor.

 

[Cyrus]

Stop surfing the net for porn, and you'll stop getting those feelings in your pants.

 

[berkeman]

Stop surfing the net for porn, and you'll stop getting those feelings in your pants.

Aha, now we finally have a cause-effect hypothesis. Why didn't I think of that?

 

[mgb_phys]

there's nothing else about a laptop that should be hurting any of your male parts.

Naked + fan ?

 

[Moonbear]

Naked + fan ?

Don't close the CD tray on anything either.

 

[LightbulbSun]

Don't close the CD tray on anything either.

Ouch!

 

[moose]

Don't close the CD tray on anything either.

Let's look at the logistics of this situation:
http://www.laptopworldwide.com/Images/RI/laptop-cd-drive2.jpg

Ummmmmmmmmm... Its annoying, because whenever I want to use the cd tray as a cup holder, I can't! Stupid laptops.

 

[Cyrus]

You people disgust me with this kind of humor.

 

[Integral]

I frequently use my laptop while sitting/ laying in bed, it is on my mid section or lap, I frequently notice the heat but have never encountered any other sort of pain.. and yes I am using the wireless. Not at all sure what pain you are feeling.

 

[Dale]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/2503291.stm" Don't use a laptop on top of your lap.

 

[Moonbear]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/2503291.stm" Don't use a laptop on top of your lap.

How do you keep a laptop on your lap long enough to blister the skin if it's that hot? Doesn't sound like that guy is quite all put together to have not noticed the heat and discomfort sooner.

 

[WarPhalange]

I've heard of defective batteries or just burning really hot.

 

[amereglance]

I realize this post is oldish, but I'm online because my "female lap" hurts when I have my laptop on my lap. I don't understand it, but it can effect my legs, my lap, and even my abdomen, and the pain can last a while. I keep asking myself why I keep putting it on my lap! I've had two laptops (differing brands), it happens with both. I put a fan under my computer, and even a 3-inch binder between me and the computer - same thing... very interesting. Anyhow, just wanted to say it's a good question. Let me know if you learned anything new about what causes it.

 

[Jimmy Snyder]

Patient: It hurts whenever I do this.
Doctor: Then don't do that.

Seriously, your problem is called local warming. Here are some details:

 

[berkeman]

I realize this post is oldish, but I'm online because my "female lap" hurts when I have my laptop on my lap. I don't understand it, but it can effect my legs, my lap, and even my abdomen, and the pain can last a while. I keep asking myself why I keep putting it on my lap! I've had two laptops (differing brands), it happens with both. I put a fan under my computer, and even a 3-inch binder between me and the computer - same thing... very interesting. Anyhow, just wanted to say it's a good question. Let me know if you learned anything new about what causes it.

As Jimmy sayd, maybe local warming. But it could also be poor ergonomics. The 3-inch binder experiment would tend to point away from local warming, and more toward poor ergos.

Try sitting normally in a chair, with the laptop basically in a position close to where it is in your lap, but on a table instead. It may take some experimenting with an adjustable chair. See if not having the weight in your lap causes you to relax your muscles more, or have a different posture. If you can find a position that is comfortable without the weight in your lap, then you may have some clues as to what you are doing with posture or muscle tension when it is in your lap. Good luck!

 

[amereglance]

Thank you. I hadn't thought about muscle tension. Definitely worth a try.