Environmental toxins are ubiquitous these days – in the news and in reality – and they pose a significant threat to male fertility. Exposure to certain chemicals can negatively impact sperm quality, count, and motility, making it harder to conceive. Here are some strategies for avoiding environmental toxins to combat male infertility.

The importance of sleep in reducing male infertility cannot be overstated. Quality sleep is essential for hormone regulation, sperm production, and overall reproductive health. Here are a few ways improving sleep can enhance male fertility.

A well-balanced diet plays a significant role in male fertility. Consuming the right nutrients can enhance sperm quality, count, and motility, making it easier to conceive. So here are some key ingredients to improve male fertility (and see our extensive list of great and easy fertility recipes for some ideas on how to start taking better care of yourself today).

Testosterone, or as you may know it, ‘the manly hormone.’   It’s true that we tend to associate testosterone with manliness...conjuring up images of hairy cavemen gnawing on meat. But there’s a scientific reason behind this!  Although testosterone is a hormone present in both men and women, it plays a more significant role for men. It affects bone and muscle mass, the way fat is stored in the body, and even red blood cell production. A low level of testosterone can result in a loss in libido and low sperm production, which are of course essential for conception. A man’s testosterone levels...

Ah, veganism...the endless debate.   Is it good for you or is it not? The world loves to discuss this ethical diet and how it can help or hinder your health. With so many contradictory articles out there, it can be distressing and confusing to form an answer.  I’ve experimented with veganism for the past few years, so I understand the speculation around this plant–based diet. If done incorrectly, this ethical lifestyle can really affect your health. Trust me, I’ve been there!  Now, we know that a healthy body is paramount for conception, so if you’re vegan or considering adopting this...

Fasting seems to be buzzing everywhere. Whether it’s the 5:2 or 16:8 method...or whether you're simply skipping breakfast every-day, intermittent fasting is the one craze the world loves to love. Everyone from celebrities to athletes, are raving about it’s benefits. Claiming they lose weight, have better skin, sleep, mental focus and overall improved health.   But don’t clean out your fridge just yet guys!  Intermittent fasting involves eating during very controlled windows of time so that the body can enter, ‘Autophagy,’ which literally means ‘self-devouring.’ This the state where the body goes into ‘starvation mode’ and eats itself as a means of obtaining...

Having low testosterone can be a sensitive subject for us guys...It’s as if it deducts from our manliness in some way, which is ridiculous! This is a common problem that affects 1 in 4 men over 30, worldwide.   So, the guy you sit next to at work, or your tennis buddy, probably has low testosterone too.  Not sure if this is you? Here’s a list of common signs:   Low Sex Drive  Difficulty with erection  Fatigue  Hair Loss  Sleep disturbance  Affected memory  Mood swings  Decrease in muscle mass  Increase in body fat  If any of these apply to you, you may...

Ok guys, let’s talk about Yoga...  Yes, yoga...that thing you see soccer moms jabbering about, as they sip their green juice in their stretchy lycra pants. But in all seriousness, Yoga isn’t just something that your girlfriend or sister can do.   Men do Yoga too!  In fact, Yoga has been used to aid male fertility throughout history, with Yogic practices such as Kundalini yoga reported to increase sperm count. Now I’m not saying you have to quit your job and become a Yogi in order to conceive...but since the studies show this helps your chances, then why not give it a go!  ...

  Let’s talk about superfoods!  Over recent years, the world has become obsessed with superfoods. Goji berries, cacao beans, green tea, you name it, we’ve found it...But what actually makes a superfood, super? And how can these foods help your chances of conception.   Well, first of all, superfoods earn their ‘super’ title because of their impressively high levels of nutrients and vitamins in comparison to more mundane foods like pasta or rice. This is what gives them their ‘power’, as it were.  A multitude of studies has shown that highly dosed nutrients have potentially significant impact on overall sperm quality.    Below...

In the UK, men are far more likely than women to die young – 40 per cent of males die before the age of 75 compared with 26 per cent of females. Indeed, one man in five doesn’t make retirement, dying before he is 65.