What should men pay attention to during pregnancy preparation?

Many people think that only female friends need to prepare for pregnancy, but in fact, preparing for pregnancy is a matter for both husband and wife, especially male friends should pay more attention to many details, so that the effect will be better. Try not to do strenuous exercise during this period, and don't ride a bicycle too much, these will reduce the quality of your sperm and affect conception.

1. Avoid hot tubs, saunas, and tight clothing. Testicles function best when they are kept cool. The optimum temperature is a few degrees below body temperature. Steam saunas, tight jeans, panties, and bikini underwear can overheat your testicles and inhibit fertility. To protect your testicles, wear loose pants and baggy shorts (in fact, baggy shorts look better).

2. Bicycle seats. One surprising and unexpected side effect of regular biking is impotence. A study from the University of Southern California School of Medicine found that the constant pressure of a bicycle seat on the groin area can damage the arteries and nerves there. There are saddles designed by ergonomics to relieve this pressure. Raising the seat higher after riding long distances can also help. If you experience numbness or pain after biking, or if you have erectile dysfunction, then you need to see a doctor.

3. Rough sports, such as football, hockey, tennis, horse riding and even rough sex. Rough sports may cause damage to your reproductive organs and affect your ability to produce sperm or ejaculate. If you engage in contact sports, you must wear protective clothing. When you make love with your wife, you must remember: if your goal is to conceive a baby, gentleness is the best method.

4. Stress. Research from the Department of Physiology at Ohio Medical College shows that even a small amount of stress can lead to a decrease in male testosterone levels and sperm count. Reducing stress can improve your sexual ability.

5. Hazards in the workplace. Research from McGill University in Montreal says that exposure to radiation and chemicals can damage sperm, reduce sperm count, and cause genetic defects in babies. If you are exposed to any harmful substances at work, ask for a temporary job change.

6. Certain medications. Ask your doctor if any prescription medications you are taking have side effects on sexual performance. Many medications can cause a decrease in fertility and sperm count, including medications for high blood pressure, ulcers, cancer, heart disease, enteritis, and even viral infections.

6. Stop smoking. Do you need more reasons to quit smoking? Consider this: Recent studies have determined that men who smoke have lower sperm counts. Moreover, quitting smoking will also help your family stay away from smoking. Passive smoking is more harmful to your wife and unborn child.