Does having sex every day improve sperm quality?

For couples who are preparing for pregnancy, frequent sex is one of the most common phenomena in order to increase the chance of conception. However, some people are worried that having sex every day will affect the quality of sperm, which will not only affect the probability of conception, but will also directly affect the quality of the embryo. In fact, having sex every day is not good for sperm. Below, I will introduce you to some knowledge about sperm!

1. Will having sex every day affect sperm quality?

A recent foreign survey found that frequent sex can improve sperm quality, but some doctors have a different view. They believe that "sperm production is regular, and if it is released too frequently, it will reduce its overall strength and be detrimental to conception."

The study was conducted by an IVF service in Sydney, Australia, after investigating 42 men with defective sperm. The researchers conducted two tests: first, the men were asked to abstain from sex for three days, and then their sperm status was tested. Secondly, they are required to have sex every day within a week and have their sperm status tested. The results showed that after 3 days of abstinence, the sperm defective level of these people was 30.8%, and after frequent sexual intercourse, the number of defective sperm in the semen dropped significantly. Among them, 37 men had sperm defective levels reduced by 12.8%. Alan Pacey, an andrology expert at the University of Sheffield in the UK and secretary-general of the British Reproductive Society, pointed out: "If you have sex every day, sperm will not stay in the male body for too long, which also means that they will be more novel."

But some experts believe that this study is not sufficient. "It takes about three months for sperm to mature. If it is released every day, the shape may be better. But because it stays in the reproductive tract for a short time, the sperm's activity is bound to be low, and its maturity and quality are low. How can it complete such a complicated task as conception?" Experts emphasize that men who plan to have children should abstain from sex for two or three days to improve sperm quality. Otherwise, immature sperm will find it difficult to combine with the egg and may also lead to miscarriage.

2. How to improve sperm survival rate

1. Exercise more. Studies have shown that excessive obesity in men can cause the temperature in the groin to rise, which can damage the growth of sperm and lead to infertility. Keeping weight within a standard range can improve sperm quality.

2. Go to saunas and steam rooms less often. High-temperature steam baths directly damage sperm and inhibit sperm production.

3. Eat more green vegetables. Green vegetables contain vitamin C, vitamin E, zinc, selenium and other ingredients that are beneficial to sperm growth. Nuts and fish are rich in omega-3 fatty acids and should also be eaten more to promote sperm cell growth.

4. Go to the clinic for regular checkups. Bacterial infection is also an important factor in male infertility. You should go to the doctor regularly to receive related examinations for chlamydia and prostate.

5. Relax your mind. Excessive mental stress also has a negative impact on the growth of sperm. So men should do something to relax themselves, such as taking a walk, taking a bath, etc., and then enjoy sex.

3. Notes

Detection of sperm in a man's semen does not necessarily mean that he can have children. Low sperm survival rate will reduce sperm penetration rate. Even if the sperm can combine with the egg, due to the functional defects of the sperm, there will be many deficiencies in the development process, nutrients cannot be absorbed, and the standards of eugenics cannot be met.