Men, you must develop this habit for the sake of your family.

The quality of sperm is very important. High-quality sperm produces high-quality offspring. How to have high-quality sperm? Here are 5 small habits to have good sperm.

Habit 1: Wear pants carefully

Not only "future fathers" need to pay attention, but also boys in the fast-growing adolescent period should not be ignored. Don't wear too tight trousers, and of course don't wear too tight underwear. Tight pants, synthetic materials and high temperatures have all been proven to affect male reproductive ability. So find a loose cotton boxer shorts! In addition, men should not wear pure cotton underwear often to keep the baby "cool".

Andrologists explain that during the evolutionary stage of men, the reason why the testicles were placed in the scrotum and "suspended overseas" is that it allows the temperature of the testicles to be lower than the body's temperature so that the testicles can function normally.

Under normal circumstances, the temperature of the scrotal area is 33℃, 4℃ lower than body temperature! This temperature is the most suitable for the growth and development of the testicles, and is also the best environment for the growth of "tadpoles". Remember, whether at work, at home or in the driver's seat, sitting for a long time will increase the temperature of the scrotum, thereby affecting the production of sperm. If you have a job that requires long periods of sitting, take a break frequently, and try to choose activities that do not require sitting when you are free. Especially for office clerks, drivers and other professions, you should pay more attention.

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Habit 2: Say no to saunas and hot tubs

Men's experts remind: The best temperature for male testicles to produce sperm is around 36°C. If this temperature is reached or exceeded, the production of spermatocytes will be inhibited, and the vitality of the sperm already produced will decrease. For men who often take hot baths, especially those who take hot baths above 40°C, the quality of sperm will decrease to varying degrees.

Saunas, steam rooms, and hot water baths will increase the temperature of the male scrotum, causing the testicles to be in a high temperature state for a long time. When the testicular temperature is higher than 40℃ for a long time, sperm motility will be greatly reduced. Especially for men who have not given birth, they should pay attention to reducing the number and time of hot water baths and change from sitting baths to showers.

Habit 3: Don’t drink too much

Alcohol has a strong stimulating effect on spermatogenic cells, can damage sperm and affect the development of embryos. Long-term heavy drinking can cause male fertility to decline. It has been proven that alcohol can slow down the synthesis of testosterone and affect the normal metabolism of testosterone, causing hypogonadism and affecting sperm production and semen quality.

Some people in Western countries like to drink excessively and often get drunk on Sundays. Babies born after having sex at night are called "Sunday babies". These babies are often weak, underdeveloped, or even deformed or mentally retarded. Therefore, it is best for men to drink less or even no alcohol two or three months before planning to conceive to ensure the quality of sperm. Excessive drinking for a long time may also cause impotence or sexual dysfunction.

Habit 4: Don’t take medicine randomly

Modern medicine is developing day by day, and the application of drugs is very common. While drugs are used to treat diseases, they also produce some adverse effects. According to clinical observations, many drugs have adverse effects on sperm production and male sexual function. The extent of the effects depends on many factors, such as the dosage of the drug, the length of time of taking the drug, etc. Among them, individual sensitivity is also an important reason.

According to current clinical research, the following types of drugs have a greater impact on male fertility.

1) Chemotherapy for tumor treatment: Clinical observations have confirmed that the vast majority of chemotherapy drugs have the side effect of causing male infertility. For example, cyclophosphamide can destroy testicular spermatogenic cells and reduce testicular spermatogenic function. If used during puberty or adolescence, it can cause testicular atrophy.

2) Antihypertensive drugs: The main side effect of this type of drug is to reduce the patient's sexual desire, which can lead to difficulty in ejaculation or even no ejaculation. For example, methyldopa and guanethidine can cause symptoms such as impotence and difficulty in ejaculation.

3) Sedatives: After using barbiturates, symptoms such as decreased libido and impotence may occur.

4) Anesthetics: Studies on drug addicts have found that taking opium or heroin can significantly inhibit sexual function, sperm production, and delayed or absent ejaculation. This phenomenon is more pronounced after taking heroin.

5) Androgens and estrogens: Androgens are widely used in the treatment of many male diseases, but long-term and excessive use of androgens will inhibit the hypothalamus-pituitary-testicular axis and reduce sperm production, leading to infertility. In addition, when using estrogen for treatment, long-term and large-scale use can also cause a rapid decline in male sexual desire, and eventually lead to impotence and affect fertility.

6) Anti-gastric acid drugs: The most commonly used ones are cimetidine (trade name Tagamet), ranitidine, etc.

7) Traditional Chinese medicine: Tripterygium wilfordii, camphor, musk, etc.