The reproductive health issues of women are way more addressed than men’s, mostly when studies demonstrate alarmingly that men fail to look after their reproductive health.
It is already a known reality that overweight men have greatly lower sperm counts than average and healthy men. In general men’s overall health impacts fertility and sperm quality.
The reproductive health of women is often discussed frequently but men often fail to know how to take care of their reproductive health. As there are misconceptions related to this topic, we got a doctor on board to share some fitness tips for millennial men to take care of their reproductive health.
Spermageddon
In today’s busy lifestyle, stress is the number one factor affecting one’s inability to think about reproductive health. To add to that an erratic lifestyle and a lack of physical activity result in poor reproductive health mostly among millennial men. The direct impact of stress on mental, emotional and physical health has an immediate influence on low sexual desire, ejaculation disorders, erectile dysfunction, genital ulcers, sexually transmitted diseases (STIs), testicular disorders, prostate cancer, and infertility owing to which marital conflict can emerge. All of those may decrease testosterone levels and sperm production, such as glucocorticoids.
1. Regular STD screening: There should never be enough awareness among men regarding sexually transmitted diseases like Syphilis, Chlamydia and Herpes.
2. Quit smoking: Smoking impacts sperm quality.
3. Good hygiene: Avoid using any chemical products down south. Try to wear undergarments that are made with breathable fabric like cotton and not too tight.
4. Eat a well-balanced diet: Opt for a diet that contains vital nutrients. Protein and vitamin E, improve sperm motility and sperm count and protect them from oxidative stress. antioxidants like berries help to have a good sperm count. Spinach promotes sperm production. Nuts with a high amount of omega
3 fatty acids tend to improve the motility of your sperm.
5. Regular exercise: This can help to increase the sperm count. The best ones are swimming, cycling, gymming, yoga, aerobics or jogging.
