The manhood. Many times discussed and misunderstood. However, the concept of “manhood” goes hand in hand with the quality & health of sperm.
Since ancient times until today, this relationship entered the consciousness of every male, resulting when a non-healthy sperm exists or fertility problems are around, the person feels emotionally down, finally suffering a psychological collapse.
This article hosts various views “circulating” about sperm, with some of them based on reality, while others are quite untrue.
Furthermore, a number of sperm health secrets are presented to keep your manhood healthy to the maximum.
NOTE: According to a scientific study / statistical study conducted in 2017 on more than 43,000 men, the number of sperm produced, seems to have decreased significantly over the years. From 1973 until today, there seems to be a steady “decline” in manhood, finally reaching today’s status where a large number of men show fertility problems, sperm quality and other sexual dysfunctions.
So what’s wrong with men nowadays having so many problems with their sperm?
Today’s Sperm Evaluation
Sexual function and fertility are associated with a variety of factors affecting the final performance.
The concept of “good sperm” is somewhat complicated. We need to study various factors and apply many tips in order to have the so-called “good in quality” sperm.
In general, we say that a man’s fertility is related to 3 main factors:
- the QUANTITY of sperm
- the MORPHOLOGY of the sperm
- and finally the MOBILITY of the sperm
By studying these 3 parameters, an expert can evaluate the degree of man’s fertility, and having done so, to evaluate the quality of his sperm.
According to experts, the reduction of fertility among modern men is due to a reduction in quality and quantity of sperm produced.
Certainly, this comes, to a large extent, as a consequence of modern way of life, diet, lack of personal quality time, intense stress, poor quality sleep, various addictions (cigarettes, alcohol, substances, drugs), or even the congested environment due to contamination.
Everything plays a role, big or small, in this declining course of men’s health.
Age is another factor that – as expected – has a negative effect on sperm health. As man grows, his sperm (due to natural laws) decreases both quantitatively and qualitatively.
This is something not to be addressed, unfortunately. Every year the man loses about 1.5 – 2% of his produced sperm.
However, by improving the diet and living conditions of the individual in his daily life, the damage caused by other factors in the production of his sperm may be of lower scale.
Myths & Facts about Sperm (Plus Useful Tips)
No.1: Smoking kills sperm
This is the reality. A true fact. Research from Tottori University in Japan shows that high levels of nicotine in blood of smokers can adversely affect the biosynthesis of male hormone testosterone in the organism of men.
This in turn, affects the development of healthy sperm as well as its motility.
Even children of smokers (from newborns) appear to be at increased risk of developing cancer even in infancy because of their smoking parents.
Furthermore, nicotine seems to be able to cause damage to DNA of a fetus affecting its subsequent development & health.
No.2: The sperm renewal cycle lasts 64 days
Another reality. You may have daily sperm production but in reality the sperm is naturally regenerated (with the natural process called spermatogenesis) every 64 days.
The complete life cycle of the sperm includes the birth of sperm, its maturation and its full development. Every day during spermatogenesis, the testicles can and do produce about 1500 sperm per second. The number is truly incredible. This results in a number of approximately 7-9 billion sperm per cycle of a spermatogenesis lasting 64 days.
No. 3: Sperm perform a “speed race” to ovum
This is a myth. In fact, sperm does not swim straight to ovum, so it is not so much a road race to crown a winner, as an irregular movement of millions of sperm in all directions. In fact, there are sperm with typically slow motility or even completely immobile (inactive).
The course of the moving sperm can be straight or even in circles.
Therefore, this is a combination of many factors, combinations and data on which sperm will be “crowned winner”.
No.4: Fertility depends on sperm density
Another myth. Many people wrongly associate the density of sperm produced during ejaculation with the ability to fertilize.
This is not accurate. A viscous sperm during ejaculation may indeed mean good quantitative sperm, but it may not as well.
Therefore, the texture of sperm is not a sample of how fertile or not a man is.
In fact, a very viscous sperm may indicate a large number of underdeveloped sperm.
No.5: A good sperm depends on its morphology (look)
A fact. Indeed, one of the factors ultimately affecting the effectiveness of sperm is its structure / morphology.
Therefore, a “good” sperm is usually that with a long tail and an oval head that will help the penetration into the ovum eventually.
A man considered as sufficiently fertile, must produce at least 4% of his total sperm with the morphology mentioned above.
No.6: The sperm lives for a very short time
A myth. This is not entirely true. The lifespan of sperm depends on the environment in which is found following ejaculation, meaning that even the surface on which “lands” can change its lifespan.
In general, sperm lives up to about 5 days, tending to live longer on surfaces favoring the growth of fungi, in places more protected & less exposed.
No.7: The Jacuzzi kills the sperm
A fact. The hot water in Jacuzzi, the pressure breaking the water and the various chemicals commonly used, can affect the health of the sperm, according to recent scientific studies and might reduce the degree of fertility for a man.
It is good when the water in Jacuzzi is not at a very high temperature or avoiding its frequent use by men wishing to have children.
No.8: Drivers (professional) are more at risk of infertility
A reality. Many hours spent by professional drivers on the steering wheel exposed to high temperatures, (either due to ambient temperature or due to exposure to artificial heating) can affect the sperm quality.
Surely, drivers are not the only ones of a “high risk” group.
All professions exposing the man to high temperatures (cooks, firefighters, bakers, roasters) or to various electromagnetic waves can be “fatal” for their fertility.
No.9: Baby diapers affect his subsequent sperm production
A reality. Recent studies point to another cause for gradual sperm reduction in modern men.
Baby diapers seem to be another drawback. The reason relates to their quality. The plastic waterproof lining of diapers greatly increases the temperature developing in baby’s testicles, because of which this affects the subsequent production of his sperm.
Research shows that the use of modern baby diapers can lead to a significant reduction in a person’s sperm production as an adult male.
No.10: Overuse of antibiotics affects sperm
Another reality. Excessive use of various antibiotics affects not only the production of sperm (quantitatively) but also the quality of sperm produced (in morphology and motility).
Tip: Lot of new generation supplements can help boosting fertility, libido and semen load.
No.11: Plastic coffee cups hurt sperm
A reality. Consumption of hot drinks from plastic cups blamed for carcinogenesis is ultimately responsible for the infertility of some men.
The reason comes from various substances released due to hot drinks from the plastic utensil. Apart from being carcinogenic, these substances are also severely harmful to sperm.
Many even believe that even microwave ovens can cause similar negative effects on the quality of a man’s sperm (especially when their use is not correct).
No.12: Consumption of pineapple gives a wonderful taste & aroma to sperm
This is a myth. This “nonsense” ‘once made the rounds of internet, making the scientific world to laugh.
Both the taste and the smell of each man’s sperm (as well as his sweat) are determined by various genetic factors, his lifestyle and diet.
No.13: Sperm is nutritionally beneficial
A myth. The truth is that many facts published on the internet have no real explanation and do not make any sense.
Make attention on what you read and try to “filter” the information.
Many people say that sperm is extremely beneficial to consume, as extremely rich in dietary proteins.
First, let us clarify that in order for such a thing to be true, you should consume at least the sperm of 100 healthy ejaculations each time.
