Him | Her | Sex & Conception
Meet the Male Reproductive Health Initiative (MRHI), a global consortium fighting to get sperm the attention they need.
Male reproductive health is in crisis. Recent evidence of declining sperm counts and increasing male reproductive-system abnormalities reveals that this is a global problem that is rapidly worsening. In many [...]
Examining Fertility Rates Around the World
One of the most important measures of a nation’s economic health is its Total Fertility Rate (TFR). Societies need to main a health birth rate level in order to sustainably [...]
Why Supplements Can Boost Men’s Health and Fertility
Proper nutrition is critical to our health in so many ways. Our bodies need the proper amount of certain vitamins and minerals to effectively perform their processes, as well as [...]
Are Poor Sleep Habits Lowering Your Sperm Count?
Low sperm count has been an issue for men for years, but it’s becoming a more and more common reality in recent years. While many different factors contribute to low [...]
How semen is made
High quality educational resources about semen are few and far between. I would venture to say that most of us learn about it either from self-experimentation, talking to friends or [...]
Erections and Sperm counts are both on the decline, but are they linked?
Two trends that have been identified but have yet to be linked is the increasing number of reported cases of erectile dysfunction in young men and the plummeting sperm count [...]
Yes, sperm counts are plummeting
You have likely seen the news: A new study in the journal Human Reproduction Update provides further evidence that men’s sperm counts are in a deep, global decline. The researchers found that [...]
What is the Prostate? A quick primer on prostate health
Sometimes bigger isn’t better. Enlarged prostate is one of the most common health issues facing men today. But the prostate is also one of the most important parts of a man’s reproductive system. To understand what can go wrong and what to look out for, let’s first understand what the prostate does and why you want to take care of it.
Does masturbation lower sperm count?
A lot of men have asked if masturbation lowers sperm count or fertility. Learn how frequent masturbation can impact a man's chances of conception.
Biology of Reproduction: The Epigenetics of Sperm
If DNA is the cookbook that cells can use to "build" your body, epigenetics is the cook that helps the body read and mix together our genetic recipe. Epigenetics is the study of how external and environmental factors can impact our DNA’s gene expression without changing the DNA itself. New research shows that epigenetic markers on sperm can assess risk for male factor infertility and poor embryo development.
Lube and Fertility
Various lubricants have been found to have detrimental effects on sperm health. Learn what to look for in a lube when trying for a baby.
Best sex positions to help you get pregnant
In this video, Acupunturist Marc Sklar tackles some of the most common questions couples have about sex when trying to conceive; How often should we have sex? What are the best sex positions to help you get pregnant? Should women stay in bed after sex to improve chances of getting pregnant?
DocTalk: Will Ejaculating Too Much Hurt Me?
Does frequent ejaculation cause any health problems? We receive a surprising number of emails asking about this. Particularly, there quite a few guys who worry about frequent masturbation. Does it harm reproductive health? We asked urologist and male fertility specialist Dr. Kathleen Hwang this question. See what she had to say.
