sperm quality and it can damage the DNA too. The number, movement, and shape of sperm may all be worse in smokers than non-smokers–this is likely to make it harder for an egg to be fertilized. If you’re a smoker, make sure to reduce the number of cigarettes per day or don’t smoke at all if you want to improve your fertility.
3. Toss Out The Tight Underwear
Did you know your testicles can overheat? When advising on factors that might be hindering a man’s fertility, it is found that the potential for overheating the testes is the most overlooked. Tight clothing around a man’s testicles can increase the temperature in the region but even small increases can cause problems for sperm quality, as the ideal temperature for sperm production is about 1-2°C lower than body temperature.
The sperm count and shape are most affected by heat exposure. So, it is advised to wear loose boxer shorts as opposed to tight underwear to encourage the best sperm quality. The same applies to any form of heat around the testes, so having your laptop on your lap, sitting at a desk for a long period of time, even a sauna or hot tub should be avoided.
4. Drink Tea!
Yes, teas or drinks that have lemon in them speed up the liver’s removal of oestrogen, which is a hormone that many men may not know they have, as it’s typically associated with female fertility. In men, if levels of oestrogen are excessive it can cause problems for fertility.
To provide an added fertility boost incorporate a lemony drink into your morning routine. Try half a lemon squeezed in hot water as soon as you wake up. Similarly, ginseng tea has been reported to