Twelve ways to increase sperm count for men

1. Don’t wear underwear too tight

Don't wear tight pants, and certainly don't wear tight underwear. Tight pants, synthetic materials, and high temperatures have all been shown to affect male fertility. So find a loose cotton boxer shorts! Also, keep your baby cool. The reason why men's testicles are placed in the scrotum is that it can keep the temperature of the testicles lower than the body temperature, so that the testicles can work normally.

Normally, the temperature of the scrotal area should be 4°C lower than the body temperature! Remember, whether you are 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 sedentary job, take frequent breaks and try to choose activities that do not require sitting when you are free.

2. Climate can also affect him

Some experts point out that climate, season, country, region and different years can affect sperm count and male fertility.

3. Say no to hot tubs

A good wife's nagging is a husband's treasure. If he likes to take hot baths frequently, your nagging should come in handy! Frequent hot baths can reduce sperm count. Staying in hot water above 40℃ for more than half an hour will reduce his sperm count. So pull him out of the bathtub and let him take a shower. Of course, saunas, steam rooms and whirlpool hot water baths should also be avoided.

4. Don’t drink too much alcohol

Drinking a lot of alcohol not only harms his liver, but studies have shown that it can also damage sperm, which can reduce his fertility. Drinking a lot of alcohol can lower testosterone levels and reduce the quality and quantity of sperm. If you care about him so much, what are you waiting for?

5. Do not take medicine randomly

Many drugs can affect male fertility, including steroids, cytotoxic drugs used to treat cancer, and opioids. If he is taking a medication long-term, you can ask your doctor about the effect of the medication on fertility to ease your concerns.

6. Environmental factors also need extra attention

There is a lot of conflicting evidence about substances that may cause sperm damage. Radiation is known to cause damage and birth defects. Other substances thought to have harmful effects on sperm include some perfumes containing phthalates, some types of pesticides, organic mercury, polychlorinated biphenyls, and estrogens in tap water. Many of these substances are still being studied.

7. Be determined to quit smoking

You may already know that smoking is closely related to lung cancer, heart disease, etc., and you may already know that secondhand smoke can harm the health of family members. But do you know that smoking can also affect men's reproductive ability and cause erectile dysfunction? Men who smoke 1 to 2 packs of cigarettes a day may have deformed sperm, and their sperm may swim much slower than non-smokers. Smokeless tobacco products also have a negative impact on the quantity and quality of sperm. Studies have shown that the reproductive ability of smokers can be reduced by half compared to non-smokers!

For men who smoke and drink, the damage to their sperm is even greater. Compared with men who have only one of the two habits, men who smoke and drink have significantly lower sperm count and motility.

8. Monitor your weight

Too much or too little fat may disrupt the normal production of sex hormones, which will reduce the number of male sperm and increase the percentage of abnormal sperm. If a man's body mass index (BMI = weight/height squared) is controlled within the normal range (20-25), he will most likely produce a large number of high-quality sperm.

9. You also need to choose the right time to give birth to a baby

Men have the highest sperm count in the morning. So for those of you who want to have a baby, scheduling sex in the morning may be a good choice.

10. How often should you have sex?

Too much ejaculation and long-term abstinence will affect the quality of sperm. Sexual intercourse once every 2 to 3 days may be more ideal.

11. Eating and drinking well is important

For health, it is important to prepare a healthy and balanced diet. You know, only a strong body can produce healthy sperm!