As the cold winter weather sets in, many people are worried about their sperm health. Sperm are sensitive to temperature changes, and can be damaged or killed by exposure to low temperatures. Here are some tips on how to keep your sperm healthy during winter.
1. The importance of sperm health
Sperm health is very important, as it is responsible for fertilizing the egg and producing a healthy baby. Sperm can be adversely affected by the cold winter weather, so it is important to take steps to protect them.
2. How sperm are affected by the cold
Sperm are very sensitive to temperature changes, and can be damaged or killed by exposure to low temperatures. When the body is exposed to cold weather, the blood vessels in the penis constrict, which can cause the sperm to become sluggish and less active. In extreme cases, exposure to cold can lead to sperm death.
3. Tips for keeping sperm healthy during winter
There are several things you can do to keep your sperm healthy during winter:
- Wear warm clothing: Wearing warm clothing will help keep your body temperature stable and will protect your sperm from the cold.
- Avoid going outside when it’s too cold: If it’s too cold outside, stay inside where it’s warm. Exposure to extreme cold can damage your sperm.
- Use a heat pad: If you have to go outside in cold weather, use a heat pad to keep your penis warm. This will help protect your sperm from the cold air.
- Drink warm fluids: Drinking warm fluids such as hot chocolate or tea will help keep your body temperature elevated and will protect your sperm from the cold weather. In a previous article, I gave an overview of all the products that help keep sperm healthy!
4. Additional resources (studies) on sperm health and winter weather
In a recent study published in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, researchers found that if there is an annual pattern to male infertility treatments then knowledge about it may be “of paramount importance” for couples struggling with failed efforts at pregnancy.
For their research Professor Eliahu Levitas and his colleagues from Ben-Gurion University collected 6455 semen samples taken between January 2006 – July 2009 which were analyzed using standard techniques so they could assess whether any seasonal patterns exist among males seeking help abroad due mainly because Israel does not offer medical assistance without charge or preconditioned loans like other countries do.
The researchers found that men with normal sperm production had the healthiest imaginary samples in winter. The average male fertility levels were lowest during summer and highest come December, January or February (the cold season).
In total 4 960 out 5 021 males presented an above-average count compared to other times throughout their respective year; 1 494 however suffered from low counts such as less than 16 millions per millilitre which is considered categorically problematic for couples trying actively build families through unprotected sexual intercourse because it can lead not only towards infertility but also potential lifelong complications like cancer.
It’s a good thing that men produce a normal range of 15-200 million per milliliter (mL) is considered average but anything less than this can cause problems in both fatherhood as well as reproductive function later on down the line with wife or girlfriend depending how long they’ve been dating!
The best time for fertility is also when they are most active, which occurs between December and March. However even if you’re not able to get pregnant right away after having sex your chances improve greatly if he has fast-swimming sperm – meaning there will be less chance at failure in fertilization!
It has been found that the quantity and quality of a man’s sperm changes throughout his life. In order for men to have healthy sperm, they need an average range between 66 million per millilitre in springtime up until just before they’re going on holiday (68). However according those who produce less than 3% fast-moving “normal” swimmers can experience problems too!
The researchers found that the sperm quality improved with time of year and ranged from 52% to 58%. The autumn was when most men had normal-shaped sperm, while spring saw 7 percent more motile cells.
“The hard part of this is really sorting out what factor has caused these results”, said Dr. Sabanegh, the chairman of urology at Ohio’s Cleveland Clinic
“We need more data and longer-term studies to figure it all out for sure but our initial analysis shows that there may be something special about how you react when your testosterone levels go up or down”.
The change in sperm production and fertility that occurs with seasonal changes has been linked to factors such as temperature, length of daylight exposure or hormone variations.
The think that sperm counts around the world are falling is a big deal. No one knows for sure why, but theories range from chemicals in our environment to an increase of hours spent sitting at desks or on information technology (IT) devices like smartphones and laptops throughout life—and this has been linked with lower fertility rates as well!
“We would continue to encourage them [men with low sperm counts] try regardless of the season, and they may benefit from interventions or treatments,” said Dr Sabanegh.
Experts have named women delaying motherhood and the obesity epidemic as likely contributors to rising infertility. The two most common reasons for this trend are being overweight, which can interfere with ovulation or male sperm quality; plus there’s research showing that wider waistlines may reduce chances of getting pregnant due soon-to think about having children later in life when you’re older than usual!
The study showed for the first time that falling sperm quality is linked to lower levels of physical activity. As you get older, your body naturally starts preferring less intense exercise and instead opts into more sedentary lifestyle patterns which can lead not only towards low testosterone production but also poor reproductive health such as small temporal size or even erectile dysfunction.
The Harvard University study found that men who are mostly sedentary lose out to those with a moderate level of activity. Experts believe this could be due in part because they do not exercise or have too much time spent sitting down, which overworks your testicles and reduces their sperm count- even if you’re eating healthy foods like vegetables!
Males losing faith as reported by The Danish Medical Association report indicates there has been an increase among Danes aged 15-44 years old asking questions about medically assisted suicide; however these renders may just need some help though getting started on making life better vs end it all right away.
Conclusion
There are a few key ways to keep your sperm healthy during winter:
1. Avoid exposure to extreme cold temperatures. This means keeping your testicles warm, either by wearing appropriate clothing or by using heat packs.
2. Don’t take hot baths or showers. The heat can damage sperm cells.
3. Get regular exercise. Exercise helps to improve blood circulation, which can keep your testicles from getting too cold.
4. Eat a healthy diet. A healthy diet provides the nutrients that are necessary for sperm health.
5. Quit smoking. Smoking damages sperm cells and decreases fertility.
6. Limit alcohol consumption. Alcohol can damage sperm cells and reduce fertility.
7. Practice safe sex. Use condoms to protect against sexually transmitted infections, which can damage sperm cells.
Following these tips can help to improve your sperm health and increase your chances of fathering a child.
