Underdog's Guide to Make Better Sperm

The Sperm Diet: Micronutrients and Supplements to Boost Sperm Count, Sperm Motility, and Sperm Morphology

The Sperm Diet: Micronutrients and Supplements to Boost Sperm Count, Sperm Motility, and Sperm Morphology
How do Micronutrients Affect my Sperm Health? Micronutrients are the vitamins and minerals required by your body's various organ systems, includin...

Is Coffee or Tea Bad for Sperm?

Is Coffee or Tea Bad for Sperm?
In short, maybe. A new study from the US National Institutes of Health surprisingly found men with moderate coffee or tea intake (2 cups/day) are ...

How Much Exercise is Optimal for Sperm?

How Much Exercise is Optimal for Sperm?
We know that exercise can boost sperm parameters. But how much exercise is optimal? A 2017 randomized controlled trial (Maleki et al) split 280 he...

How To Sleep Better for Sperm

How To Sleep Better for Sperm
(image by PlayTheTunes) DID YOU KNOW? Sleep deprivation is prevalent and increasing in the developed world. But if you're willing to experiment ...

Folic Acid Supplement for Male Fertility?

Folic Acid Supplement for Male Fertility?
It's well-know that folate (a.k.a. folic acid) in the mother is essential for proper embryonic development.  And a recent study has found that ...

The Sperm Diet

The Sperm Diet
The Sperm Diet How to improve your diet for better fertility. Fish DHA, a key active ingredient in fish oil, has been shown to reduce sperm DNA fr...

Boost Testosterone Naturally

Boost Testosterone Naturally
Testosterone is a critical hormone for sperm production, and low levels of testosterone are correlated with infertility in some men. Here’s how yo...

Painkillers and Male Fertility

Painkillers and Male Fertility
Did you know that several commonly used painkillers are known to affect male fertility? Acetaminophen A recent study in mice showed both short- an...

A Little Older, A Little Wiser

A Little Older, A Little Wiser
Compared to our ancestors, many couples are delaying parenthood for a variety of reasons. Modern life is complicated! It takes longer than ever to...

How to Improve Your Swimmers

It's not always her issue. 15% of couples face fertility challenges and a male factor is involved half of the time. When trying to conceive, make s...

How Dad's Stresses are Passed Along to Offspring

Man stressed infertility
You may be passing on more than your DNA. New research suggests a father's stress levels are translating to offspring via sperm-attached particles...

Male Approaches to Dealing with Infertility

Male Approaches to Dealing with Infertility
Men and women may have different thought and emotional patterns when faced with adversity such as sub-optimal fertility.  Men may not outwardly sh...