What else can you do?

Avoid alcohol & tobacco:

Smoking, including passive smoking and excessive alcohol consumption have been shown to lower sperm health.^14,15

Have regular sex at the right time:

Sex every 2 to 3 days optimises the chances of pregnancy.¹⁴

If a man ejaculates too frequently (8 times a week or more), sperm health will be poorer, so it's important to maintain a gap of two days between ejaculations.¹⁴

It's also important to know when the female partner is ovulating. Talk to your doctor about how you can work out when this is.¹⁴ Click here to find out more.

Avoid tight-fitting underwear, hot baths & electric blankets:

These increase testicle temperature and may reduce sperm health.^14,15

Take time to relax and avoid stress:

Stress can affect a couple's relationship and is likely to reduce libido and how often you have sex.^14,15

Ensure adequate nutrition:

A healthy (balanced) diet is essential for general health, which supports reproductive health.

Include foods that contain high levels of antioxidants^16,17

Vegetables, particularly artichokes, broccoli
Beans, particularly kidney and pinto beans
Nuts, particularly hazelnuts, pecans, walnuts
Grains, particularly sorghum
Fruits, particularly cranberries, blueberries, blackberries, red and green apples
Dark chocolate and red wine

Consider a supplement such as Menevit.

Menevit is specifically formulated to support sperm health.¹¹

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